Best Practices: Bill the Customer
Take full advantage of the opportunity that each invoice provides to stay connected with customers and build customer loyalty. Read more
Basic Accounting
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Income Statements
Keep track of expenses and find out what areas of your business are over budget, or under budget, with an income statement. Read more
Private Company Stock
Figuring out share price for public companies is a snap. But for private companies, stock pricing can be a complicated and costly process. Inc. 's fi... Read more
A Can't-Miss Plan for Cutting Costs
Here's how Mike Scimeca drastically cut costs at his chemicals-and-metals supply company after revenue growth slowed. Read more
Accounting Terms Every Businessperson Should Know
When you're new to the business world, it can seem as though everyone around you is speaking in tongues. This quick glossary of common business accounting te... Read more
Bookkeeping and Accounting Basics
Keeping track of your business's finances may seem overwhelming, but it's not that hard when you know the basics. Read more
Cash vs. Accrual Accounting
All businesses need to choose one of these methods of accounting: cash or accrual. Read more
Who in my company should understand the financial statements?
According to inc.com Finance Capital mentor Stephen King, revealing your company's numbers to employees may help you reach your bottom-line goals. Read more
Collection No-no's
Ordering information for Twenty-Seven of the Most Dangerous Traps for Creditors and Collectors, a free booklet. Read more
The Art of the Deal
People assume that the high bid always wins. But looking beneath the surface, you may find factors that are more important to closing the deal. Read more
The Do-It-Yourself Angel Round
Getting serious about growing your company but can't afford to hire an investment bank? Here's how Mark Torrance, CEO of StockMaster, raised capital with... Read more
Persuasive Projections
Predicting the future is hard. But when you're making financial projections, that's exactly what you need to do. You can avoid some of the most common mistak... Read more
Living Business Plans Help Businesses Flow with Future
Sudden, unanticipated changes in your market can have a drastic impact on your business. But you can thwart catastrophe by building flexibility into your bu... Read more
Cheap Talk
What your phone company won't tell you: New Web sites can ferret out the cheapest rates for long-distance and wireless service. Inc. Technology puts... Read more
Hitting Pay Dirt
Do you dislike writing and sending invoices? Here's a Web-based timekeeper that also produces invoices for quick, accurate billing. Read more
Best Practices: Receivable, Credit, and Collections
Properly managed, your accounts receivable process can increase cash flow and support your working capital requirements. Read more
Meet Stephen King
Meet Stephen King, an inc.com Finance Capital mentor. Read more
Business for Sale: Payroll Service and Software Developer
Looking for a fast-growth service business with a proven niche? This profile of a payroll-processing company includes the price, the valuation methodology, a... Read more
Hot Tip: Prepare for a Cash Crisis
Here's why Wayne Karpoff, president of Myrias Software, built a contingency fund into his annual budget. Read more
Collecting Yourself
Are you a sole proprietor who's having trouble getting paid? Staggering the timing of all long-term jobs can help. Read more
Best Practices of Board Chairs
Are you taking the lead in a corporate board? Setting the agenda, moving beyond the details to the bigger picture, and building relationships with board memb... Read more
Rent: The Check's in the Mail
Discover strategies for dealing with late-paying tenants. Read more
Hot Tip: Combat Vendor's Price Hike
Does a vendor want to raise your rates? You don't have to take it lying down. Read more
Who Needs a Bank Anyway?
Nontraditional lenders are emerging as a real alternative to bank financing for growth companies. Read more
Accounts Payable: Catching Costly Errors
A CEO explains how costly errors can be when vendors overbill. Read more
Collection No-No's
Identify yourself when trying to collect on unpaid bills. Read more
Quote: Real Leadership
A company builder talks about leadership and responsible management. Read more
Baby, You Can Drive My Company
Letting go of your company is never easy. One founder offers advice on how she learned to delegate key functions while maintaining control. Read more
In a Former Life: Itzhak Fisher
Itzhak Fisher, CEO of RSL Communications, discusses the business lessons he learned as treasurer of the Likud party, in Israel, from 1992 to 1994. Read more
Success by Association
As you start your business, you aren't solely in control of your success. Suppliers, creditors, and your competition will mold your every move. Here leading ... Read more
Using Critical Numbers: An Action Checklist
To tap the power of critical numbers -- the numbers that determine your company's success -- employees have to see them, understand them, and learn how to mo... Read more
Swipe These Critical Numbers!
Trying to figure out which critical financial indicators your company should track? Use this list of common measures as a starting point. Read more
Boosting Performance with Critical Numbers
Learn how to figure out your company's critical numbers -- and how to use them to build a stronger company. Read more
Letting Go in the Right Way
Worried about the cost of employee benefits? Here's why Nancy Ruddy, president of Cetra/Ruddy Inc., outsourced her human resource functions to a PEO. Read more
Ann Winblad: My Biggest Mistake
The cofounder of Hummer Winblad Venture Partners, discusses her biggest business mistake. Read more
