Stock Options for All
Guidelines for implementing a stock-option plan for all employees. Read story
Jill Andresky Fraser
Financial-Reporting Video
Ordering information for 'Traps and Treasures in the Financial Statements', a video from Ernst Young. Read story
Death, Where Is Thy Sting?
Chart of family-owned business owners' concerns about ownership succession. Read story
Better Cash Management
Tips on using better cash management to help improve cash flow. Read story
The Outstanding-Bill Collection System
One company developed a concise report to simplify bill collecting as its customer list grew in size and complexity. Read story
Faster Government Collections
Company has devised several strategies for collecting timely payments from the government. Read story
Conducting a Pension-Plan Audit
How to ensure that your pension plan documents and insurance bonds are in compliance with federal requirements. Read story
Why Be an S Corporation?
Why one company owner found it advantageous to be a C-corporation. Read story
Bookkeeping Guide
Ordering information for Step-by-Step Bookkeeping: The Complete Handbook for the Small Business. Read story
Surviving an Owner's Death
Small company survived unexpected death of its founder through advance estate planning. Read story
Controlling Supply Costs
Purchasing approach that guarantees buying supplies at rock-bottom prices. Read story
Opening the Books at a Start-up
Young company educates all employees, especially nonbusiness types, about its capitalization and cash flow. Read story
How to Find the Right International Broker
Reasons to use an international insurance broker and what to consider in your search for one. Read story
Financial-Planning Know-how
Ordering instructions for two personal financial guides. Read story
Preventing Employee Theft
Methods of identifying employee theft. Read story
Receivables and Payables Priorities
One CEO's four-part approach to dealing with accounts-receivable and accounts-payable. Read story
A New Twist on Buy-Sell Agreements
Using cross-purchase agreements in employee equity-sharing deals. Read story
The Ultimate Business-Plan Guide
A look at Coopers and Lybrand's comprehensive booklet on growth strategies and business plans. Read story
Who Gets What Benefits?
Chart showing percentage of companies which offer insurance-based benefits to their employees. Read story
How to Cut Your Own Pay
How one CEO tailors his salary to his company's performance. Read story
When to Switch Carriers
One CEO's guide to choosing and/or switching health-insurance carriers. Read story
Finding Overseas Experts
A company with overseas sales chooses an accounting firm that belongs to an international network. Read story
A Source of Financial-Management Know-how
Useful minicourses and seminars for controllers and other financial managers. Read story
Why Write a Will for Your Business?
The essentials of writing a business will. Read story
Smart Benefits-Plan Reporting
Federal reporting requirements for companies that provide employees with health, welfare or fringe benefits. Read story
Negotiating Better Licensing Deals
Pharmaceuticals company strikes international deals and negotiates supply, manufacturing, and licensing agreements. Read story
Disclosing Everything to Employees
CEO increases productivity by having employees pay close attention to the bottom-line numbers. Read story
Setting Up an SEC-Compliance Program
Some suggestions for avoiding insider trading mishaps once a company goes public. Read story
Filing an Insurance Claim
How to obtain 'After a Loss: Pursuing an Insurance Claim,' a 14-page guide on how to handle the claims-filing process. Read story
Year-End Tax Planning
Some tips on opportunities for tax deduction. Read story
Outside Advice for CEO Compensation
Company arrives at fair compensation package for CEO by comparing his salary with salaries of other local CEOs. Read story
Structuring a Global Licensing Deal
Structuring a U.S.-based deal with a foreign partner. Read story
Communicating Benefits by Video
Purchasing a customized video to explain benefits changes to employees. Read story
An Estate-Plan Checkup
Annual checkup list to make sure your estate plan is up-to-date and effective. Read story
Monitoring Daily Cash Trends
Daily tracking cash that leaves and enters your company. Read story
Helping Companies Survive Divorce
Planning ahead for the potential tax and financial consequences of a divorce. Read story
How to Buy a Bankrupt Business
Generating rapid growth by buying bankrupt competitors. Read story
Cost-managing Preexisting Medical Conditions
Controlling health insurance costs with a preexisting medical condition. Read story
Retirement Calculator
Free cardboard gadget designed to calculate retirement savings. Read story
Accountant Search
How to get quality accounting service. Read story
