How to Read a Balance Sheet
Though a balance sheet is intended to be a gateway to understanding a company's financial position, there are lots of places on one for valuable information to hide. Here's where to look. Read more
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Mastering Your Income Statement
A basic income statement tracks revenue and expenses, but there’s so much more to be gleaned from it. Read more
Get Your Cash Faster: 7 Shrewd Tips
Cash flow is the most important financial item for a small business owner to pay attention to. Here's how to speed it up. Read more
Clients Don't Pay? 5 Things to Do About It
Every business has customers who can't or won't pay. But there are several ways you can deal with them. Read more
The Mortgage That Could Save Your Business
A new mortgage at today's microscopic rates can build you a cash-flow cushion that could keep you afloat in the next crisis. Read more
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Don't Grow Your Business Into Failure
Growth is good, right? For the most part, yes, but too much growth can doom a business. Here's how to avoid that peril. Read more
Take the Money
Just take it. Put it to good use. You won't regret it. Read more
3 Financial Metrics You Can't Miss
If you're managing a growing business, a few numbers and financial processes matter more than any others. Read more
Think the Fiscal Cliff is a Big Deal? Think Again.
Everyone's talking about the fiscal cliff. Please. Let's talk about small business' real problems. Read more
3 Ways to Get Paid Faster
Cash-flow is key for small businesses. Improving yours could be as simple as changing a bit of wording on your invoices. Here's how. Read more
How Fast Is Too Fast?
To determine the right growth rate for your business, ask yourself some key questions. Read more
How to Use Accounting as Strategy
Accounting isn't just a necessary evil; sometimes the methods used can be a key part of your business strategy. Read more
4 Hidden Signs of a Healthy Company
Your balance sheet alone won't tell you if your company is thriving or on the verge of failure. Here's what you really need to look out for. Read more
3 Signs You Aren't Paying Yourself Enough
If you can't take home a proper salary, it's time to take a long, hard look at your business. Read more
How to Get Paid Faster
Here's a simple way to figure out how quickly you're collecting--and how to do it faster. Read more
Time to Break Up With Your Bank
Your relationship with your bank may be one-sided--and expensive. But you won't know unless you play the field. Read more
Reminder: Strategy & Planning Are Not Optional
You don't want your company to be among the walking dead. Know what you offer, to whom, and why. Read more
Minimize Expenses and Save Your Business Money 
Advice from Warren Jolly, chief executive of Affiliate Media, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council. Watch video
Are You a 'Small Giant'?
Not every business owner measures success purely based on the bottom line. Meet others like you. Read more
The Single Most Important Rule of Business
Entrepreneurs are great at meeting challenges with optimism--but sometimes that's not what the business needs. Read more
