Small Firms Get Break on Accounting Rules
The Securities and Exchange Commission plans to ease parts of Sarbanes-Oxley considered too burdensome. Read more
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Smart Questions for Late-Paying Clients
It's the end of the year, and all you want to do is close your books. The problem? All those customers who still owe you money. Here's how to ask them to cou... Read more
Small Businesses More Likely to Be Audited
As part of a broader enforcement effort, the IRS increased audits of S corporations by 34 percent this year. Read more
Until Death, or Some Other Sticky Problem, Do Us Part
The best advice on partnership is: Don't. But if you must, here's what you need to know. Read more
SBA Issues Loans to N.Y. Businesses Hit by Blackout
Businesses disrupted by the prolonged power outage are eligible for up to $1.5 million. Read more
Small Businesses Maintain Optimistic Outlook
Energy costs and rate hikes fail to erode a positive view based on companies’ own successes. Read more
New Grant Program Looks to Help N.O. Companies Create Revenue
A $100,000 grant has been earmarked for 20 businesses of fewer than five employees that are working to bring tourism to the area. Read more
Bootstrapping 101: Get Paid Up Front
David Segura started his company with the initial payment for his first job, and continued his business through early payments and barters. Read more
The Home Depot 
Bernie Marcus, founder of The Home Depot, addresses how Sarbanes-Oxley affects small business owners today. He encourages all small business owners to get... Watch video
Study: Family Businesses Outperform Non-Family Firms
Companies started by families are more profitable and can have higher employee productivity. Read more
Home-Based Sole Proprietors Generate $102 Billion in Revenue
Such business owners make less on average, but have higher return on revenues, according to a new study. Read more
Summertime Tax Breaks
'Tis the season to slash your tax bill--and have a little fun, too. Read more
Women Entrepreneurs Cite Health Care, Energy as Top Concerns
A majority are also worried about tax reform and the federal deficit, according to a new survey. Read more
Don't Bet on It (But If You Do, Here's Advice on How to Win)
Who cares if your office's March Madness pool is illegal? That shouldn't stop you from trying to pick your way to prize money. Read more
A Cure for Office Madness
The NCAA Tournament could cost the U.S. economy as much as $3.8 billion, according to some estimates. But not for companies that know how to use March Madnes... Read more
Factors to Consider
Four key questions to ask before signing a factoring contract: Read more
Tom Stemberg on Selling a Small Business
Tom Stemberg is founder and former CEO of Staples and venture partner at Highland Capital Partners in Lexington, Mass. Read more
Improving Cash Flow
Money is coming into your business, and it's covering your bills, but do you really know how healthy your bottom line is? Analyzing cash flow and the fin... Read more
It's 2006! Whatcha Gonna Do About It?
Talk to a bunch of entrepreneurs about the new year and you'll hear the same concerns again and again. We name them, explain them, and offer ways around them. Read more
Sarbanes-Oxley Regulations May Be Loosened
Dec. 13, 2005 --Small public companies could save millions of dollars now spent on audits required by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, according to... Read more
Sarbanes-Oxley Regulations May Be Loosened
Dec. 13, 2005 --Small public companies could save millions of dollars now spent on audits required by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, according to... Read more
Sarbox No Picnic For Teddy Bear Maker
Oct. 5, 2005 --Vermont Teddy Bear Company CEO Elisabeth Robert feels the weight of the world lifted from her shoulders. "I'm in the... Read more
Small Companies Get Sarbox Reprieve
Sept. 22, 2005 --Small businesses have an extra year to meet strict anti-fraud regulations of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act following a unanimous... Read more
Everyone's a CFO
When Andrew Levine opened his PR firm's books, employees seemed bored. So he asked them to make the financial presentations instead. Read more
Five Ways that Smart Companies Comply
Some tips for playing by the Sarbanes-Oxley rules. Read more
What Does Sarbanes-Oxley Mean for Companies That Want to Go Public?
Added costs may keep smaller businesses away. Read more
Surviving Sarbanes-Oxley
A law intended to clean up big public companies has taken its toll on small private ones--both financially and emotionally. Read more
Gross Margin -- The Overlooked Metric
Not too long ago, I was making a presentation to a prospective client, when he asked me which single metric he should stay most focused on. I thou... Read more
New Deadlines for Accounting Changes
August 17, 2005 --The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a new procedure this week that waives the 90-day period for submitting acc... Read more
SEC Seeks Public Input on Sarbanes-Oxley
Some small businesses claim compliance too burdensome and discourages them from public offerings. Read more
Can't Find an Accountant?
You're not alone. Sarbanes-Oxley has so overwhelmed accountants that companies are having trouble getting their books audited. Read more
Fast-Growing Firms Feel Impact of Sarbanes-Oxley
June 28, 2005 --The PricewaterhouseCoopers' Trendsetter Barometer released last week reported that 17% of the fastest growing private comp... Read more
HP Expanding Into Service Industry
April 26,2005 --In an interview with Inc . this morning, Hewlett-Packard said it will expand into services for the small-business ... Read more
Five Ideas to Watch
...including artificial muscle and online aromatherapy. Read more
Taking Stock
A new rule is forcing business owners to think twice about stock options. Read more
