Hire Finance
At what point in your company's growth are your bookkeeper and controller out of their league? A look at choosing the right time to hire a CFO, where to find... Read more
Basic Accounting
Recent Basic Accounting Articles
A Daily Dose of Numbers
Tracking numbers on a daily basis can help you spot signs of trouble in your business. Read more
The Rapid-Reimbursement Expense Report
If a cash report or a calendar can be sent out via e-mail, why can't an expense report be sent the same way? Read more
Excellent Service from External Accountants
CEOs appreciate the value of outsourcing their accounting departments. Read more
But the Savings Aren't Under the Mattress
This soloist fends for himself without the help of any financial software. Read more
Slow Boat to Payment
A CEO makes suggestions for selling to a slow payer. Read more
Terms of Endearment
Don't sign on new customers until they've agreed to your payment terms. Read more
Around the World in 30 Days
Here are some strategies for ensuring payment when selling in foreign markets. Read more
Volunteer for the Draft, Import/Export Financing Article
The president of an export company urges suppliers to "participate in drafting a letter of credit." Read more
Letter-Perfect Credit
A recommendation on terms to include when negotiating an international letter of credit. Read more
Worldwide Number-Crunchers
One company that formerly relied on a big accounting firm for sales contract and payment terms in foreign countries turned instead to a smaller firm with an ... Read more
Murphy's Form Beats Murphy's Law
An electronic expense-reimbursement form saves the day for the frantic salesforce at this fast-growing firm. Read more
Instant Payback
This company reduced hassles by outsourcing its travel and entertainment reimbursements. Read more
Forget Spreadsheets
Brodsky stresses that the best way to track monthly sales and gross margins is to do it by hand. Read more
Hot Tip: Hiring Advisers
Taking the time to clarify up front what you expect from lawyers, consultants and the like will save you time and money in the long run. Read more
Obits: Packaging Company Diss-ked by AOL
The story of how one thriving business went bust almost overnight when its biggest client stopped paying. Read more
Shoring Up Your Company's Financial Foundation
Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of your company's core financial systems can help you better prepare for the future. Read more
I'd Like to Speed Up Collection. Any Ideas?
Here's how to create a billing cycle that works for you and your customers. Read more
ABCs of Cost Control
New software promises to expose your true costs and tell you which customers are profitable. Read more
How Many Accountants Does It Take to Change an Industry?
Now may be the time to find accountants with upgraded skills, lower prices, and customized services. Read more
Around the World in 180 Days
Inc.'s finance editor speaks with some international businesspeople about collecting international receivables. Read more
Never Too Small to Manage
A visit with a soloistwho, though he has no employees, uses open-book management and monthly incentive plans. Read more
The Fed's Books
A noted expert on the nation's debt explains why the U.S. government should use more modern accounting methods. Read more
Live Your Mission Statement
To give its mission statement real meaning, this auto-center chain held a series of weekend workshops on quality and customer service for its technicians--ma... Read more
Diplomacy for Debts
A collection agency president offers tips on how to tactfully track down money, with an eye toward preserving customer relationships. Read more
Hire Finance: Finding the Right Staff
Planning to hire a financial professional? Here's a checklist to help you determine your company's needs and a table of salary benchmarks for some common pos... Read more
Info-Age Companies Shun Debt and Equity, Embrace Royalties
Here's a look at a financing program based on a royalty-based plan. Read more
Too Many Customers Pay Late. How Do I Speed Up Collection?
A quick look at how one CEO got quicker payments from slow-paying customers. Read more
Control Those Credit Cards
Various tax experts offer tips on the special risks entrepreneurs face when they use credit cards for business. Read more
The Deadbeat Diaries
Excerpts from the dairies of a business owner detailing his 23-month attempt to get final payment from the government. Read more
Get Paid Promptly
Some expert advice on how small companies can upgrade their collection policies. Read more
Why Open the Books?
Two entrepreneurs debate the issues surrounding the sharing of a company's financial information. Read more
How to Keep the Chips from Falling?
Would you shortchange customers to make your company more attractive to investors? That's what happened at a highly regarded New England manufacturer. Read more
Another Thing, Kid: There's No Such Thing As a Free Lunch
An Inc. 500 company founder tells how he had to hit his son's piggy bank to get lunch money. Read more
Winning Numbers
A business financial expert details how to pick a good low-end accounting program. Read more
