Business Finances

Set up an accounts payable process to ensure vendors are paid on time, reduce duplicate payments, and maintain accurate financial records for your business.

FreshBooks and Xero are two top accounting software programs for small businesses. Here’s how they compare.

Choosing a processing system to handle payments is an important part of your business. But there is a register to fit every establishment’s needs.

How to assess if supply chain finance is right for your business or if invoice factoring would work better for your company’s needs?

Healthy business debt is often necessary for growth. Learn how to distinguish good and bad business debt and determine a healthy debt amount to carry.

Business loans can be difficult to secure if you have bad credit. Here are financing options for businesses with poor credit history.

Follow these tips to end your fiscal year the right way and kick off your next one primed for success.

Learn the best practices for handling cash flow and other accounting issues. These useful tips and strategies will help you manage business finances.

Angel investors are accredited investors who use their money to help businesses they view as worthwhile. Learn how to find and work with them.

Defaulting on an SBA loan is serious; you can face bank levies, wage garnishment and foreclosure. But some cases allow forgiveness. Learn if you qualify.

IRS audits are stressful and costly. Learn best practices and tips that will reduce your chances of getting audited by the IRS and help you stay compliant.

Mobile payments provide a fast and easy way for restaurants to receive payments, but there are pros and cons to this method. Here is what you need to know.

Streamline your medical billing process – and receive payment for your services faster – with these suggestions.

Cash- and accrual-based business accounting are analysis methods for determining a business's financial health. Learn which is right for your business.

Managing payroll forms is a necessary part of owning and running a business. Learn about the payroll tax and report forms business owners must understand.

Whether you do it yourself or rely on accounting software, finance tracking is essential for small business owners.

Find out what to include in a cash flow statement, as well as its limitations and how cash flow is calculated.

Qualifying for a business credit card with bad credit is hard but not impossible. Learn about card options if you have bad credit, such as secured cards.

An accountant can add financial balance to your life. But how do you pick the right accountant for your business? Here are our tips.

Partnerships use schedule K-1 tax forms to avoid tax penalties by distinguishing business income and personal income.

Learn why it makes fiscal sense for your company to have a dedicated business savings account.

Some restaurants have started accepting Bitcoin as payment. Learn the pros and cons of accepting Bitcoin in restaurants and how to get started.

Learn about the methods of calculating and tracking inventory that are used in retail accounting.

Farm equipment is costly, and for many in the agriculture industry, it's imperative to find affordable financing. Read our guide on farm equipment loans.

Here's everything you need to know about accounting software and the benefits of using it.

Cash flow is critical for businesses, so managing it is key. Here's how to improve your business's cash flow situation.

Discover which is best for your business – a business debit card or a credit card.

To start your business, you’ll need money and sometimes borrowing funds is fine. Without proper management and care, though, debt can become problematic.

The State Unemployment Tax Act (SUTA) is a required payroll tax employers must pay. Learn what SUTA taxes are and how to understand, set up and pay them.

Even if accounting isn't your forte, it's important to understand accounting basics to run your business. Learn 11 tips for small business accounting.