Finance

How do self-employed people plan for retirement? Here are a few retirement plan options for the solopreneur.

Tax deductions are critical for self-employed entrepreneurs. Here's how to offset your tax bill with benefits and deductions.

With new tax laws taking effect, follow these best practices to ensure your business is well positioned come tax time.

SMS payments are when a buyer texts you to make a purchase, or you send a text invoice. Learn how to accept SMS payments from customers.

A statement of shareholder equity can tell you if your business is doing well or if it's time to fine-tune some of your activities.

You have to report PayPal income to the IRS. Learn how PayPal tracks your income and how to fill out a PayPal 1099.

Your SBSS score matters when you're applying for a small business loan. Here's what you need to know.

PayPal is an incredibly popular and easy-to-use service for those looking to accept credit cards for their business, but you need to understand its fees.

Venmo for Business lets small businesses use Venmo as a contactless payment option. Here's how to start accepting Venmo payments for your business.

Cash-basis accounting and accrual-basis accounting give businesses insight into their financial performance. Which method is right for your business?

Smart business leaders understand the power of saving for future growth. Here are four ways companies and CEOs benefit from a robust savings strategy.

Here are some tips for loan officers and borrowers to craft a credit explanation letter that gives a mortgage loan the best chance of approval.

Here's everything you need to know about using a 0% APR business credit card for your small business.

This guide explains the differences between tax forms 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC, which affect independent contractors and freelancers.

When a multi-wage employee works overtime, on which of their wage rates do you base their overtime rates? Blended overtime pay answers this question.

This guide explains how to budget for hourly workers when running payroll and why it benefits small businesses to do so.

This guide explains Form 941, which employers need to fill out for tax withholdings from employee paychecks during payroll.

Intuit QuickBooks Online is a top choice for accounting software with small businesses. Read our review and rating.

Wave is the best free accounting software, and is well suited for freelancers, small service-based businesses and new companies with little or no inventory.

Zoho Books is online accounting software for microbusinesses. You can use it for bookkeeping, invoicing and inventory management.

Sage Business Cloud Accounting is cloud-based accounting software for small businesses that is affordable and easy to use with a strong selection of features.

Understanding the distinction between accountants and bookkeepers can save your business a lot of money.

Take these steps to ensure your small business's survival in a recession or economic crisis.

PayPal is a popular payment facilitator with many helpful business features. But other services, such as Square and Stripe, may be better options for some.

Could a merchant cash advance or working capital loan be the answer to your cash flow problems, or would it make them worse?

Find out which fast lending methods you can choose from when you need a business loan and what you need in order to apply.

If interest rates rise, small business owners should prepare. Here's how.

This guide explains how bridge loans work and how businesses can use them to purchase assets or complete projects.

Considering a merchant cash advance for your business? Before accepting one, learn the pros and cons.

Before you sell equity, make sure the capital is well worth it. Here's how to spot a good investment deal.