Cost-Control Diet
Trim financial fat from your business's expenses. Read more
Basic Accounting
Recent Basic Accounting Articles
Measuring Returns on IT Investments: Some Tools and Techniques
Software programs which allow distributed teams to collaborate on projects can be pricey, but they also can make a far-flung workforce more efficient. So how... Read more
Strategies and Processes for a Changing Economy
Do you really want to throw all of the good things you have been doing out the window because conditions have changed and the economy is slowing down? Read more
Financial Strategies: The Best of Inc. Magazine
A collection of articles on raising capital, cash management, and personal finance from Inc. magazine's finance editor Jill Andresky Fraser. Read more
Building a Business Beyond Now
Adaptation to change is a top priority for the founder of a fast-growing company that provides information-management solutions for home-care agencies. Read more
The Earnings Management Crackdown
The SEC is cracking down hard on corporate earnings management. Income accounting standards that were acceptable just a few years ago are now drawing SEC que... Read more
Track Your Critical Numbers
Track Your Critical Numbers, Financial Management Article - Inc.com has compiled a list of resources to help you determine what your critical numbers are, wh... Read more
Global Trade, Zero Angst
International trade without the stress. Read more
Cover Your Assets
Can your company's creditors touch your home or your car? Not if you plan well in advance. Read more
Ten Years From Now, Will Retiring Baby Boomers Cause a Stock Market Meltdown?
A look into what will happen when the baby-boomers retire. Read more
How Employees Value (Often Incorrectly) Their Stock Options
Many employers assume that employees understand how stock options work. Yet according to recent research by Wharton professors David F. Larcker and Richard A... Read more
Why Real Estate Is Strong Even In A Weak Economy
Although the U.S. economy again stands at the brink of a recession ?- some, in fact, believe that it has already arrived ?- real estate is in a stronger posi... Read more
Handling Commuting Costs: Employer and Employee Perspectives
The cost of commuting to and from work is not generally deductible by an employee. However, certain payments by employers can ease or eliminate commuting costs. Read more
Putting Your Company on the Block
When you put your company on the block, potential buyers may urge you to sell them your company's assets rather than its stock. Your decision can have seriou... Read more
The Right Price
Too many new entrepreneurs harm their own prospects by underpricing their goods and services. But if those company owners just take the time to think, they c... Read more
A Closet Full of Cash
Think you have to burn through all your funding to develop your brand? Not true, according to Fashionmall.com CEO Ben Narasin, who believes in spending money... Read more
The Theory Economy
How is it that the markets can value a company at $11 million when its total cash holdings are over $35 million? Read more
Give Credit to the Small-Business Owner
Nick Ypsilantis, CEO of AccuFile, has learned to live on a relatively small line of credit while minimizing debt. Read more
Follow the Big Guys
Currency fluctuations can jeopardize cash flow or profitability in companies of any size. If your company is potentially at risk, consider currency hedging. Read more
Simplified Rules for Required Minimum Distributions
Information about new regulations regarding required minimum distributions (RMDs) from qualified retirement plans and traditional IRAs. Read more
Are You Ready for the Major Leagues?
Is your small company ready to do business with the big boys? One researcher has concluded that many are ill equipped to perform in the big leagues. Take thi... Read more
Accounting Associations
Begin researching your industry with this list of accounting associations. Read more
Getting Ahead in a Slowing Economy
Small-business columnist Rhonda Abrams offers nine strategies to implement in good times that ensure that your business survives an economic downturn. Read more
The Failure Myth
Every new entrepreneur has likely heard the warning, "Four out of every five new businesses fail." There's just one problem -- it's not true. Here are few si... Read more
How are training costs calculated?
It's much easier to decide when and how training will be conducted once all of your needs and costs have been determined and supported by data. Read more
What to Discuss at Year-End Board Meetings
Bonuses, retirement plans, and charitable contributions should all be on the board's agenda at the end of each year. Read more
The South Shall Ride Again
This motorcycle maker has a powerful vision for his company. And he's dragging his supporters along -- whether they like it or not. Read more
Estate Planning
Despite a presidential veto, the "death tax" is still a hot political issue in 2000. What's a small-business person to do? Read more
What should I do when a partner is lax about keeping the books?
Starting a Business mentors Paul and Sarah Edwards answer the question, What should I do if my otherwise reliable partner is unreliable when taking care or o... Read more
Tax Consequences of Taking Equity
Watch out, owners of C corporations. When C corporations are sold or liquidated, a tax on appreciated assets can be levied not only on the corporation but al... Read more
Do Due Diligence before Taking Equity
How do you determine whether to take a chance on a customer by accepting stock or stock options as part of your fee? The same way you'd judge any potential i... Read more
Taking Equity: How Much? How Often?
Three CEOs have taken different approaches when deciding how much, and how often, they should take equity. Read more
Should I track weekly sales data or will monthly data be enough?
Offices Operations mentor Charles Bodenstab outlines the cases in which you'd want to track weekly sales data. Read more
Equity Issues at a Glance
A checklist of the key issues to consider when you are thinking about taking equity, including taxes, risk, and cash flow. Read more
Help! I Need Somebody
Help! I Need Somebody, Financial Troubleshooting Article - Sooner or later most first-time entrepreneurs find themselves in a hole they don't know how to get... Read more
