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Basic Accounting
Recent Basic Accounting Articles
How to Collect from Clients: Walk the Walk, Talk the Talk
Very few entrepreneurs begin their business ventures with the goal ofbecoming collection agents. Unfortunately, some of us have foundourselves in this unw... Read more
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
A Daily Dose of Numbers
How often should you track your numbers? Daily, Ron Friedman insists. The CEO of Stonefield Josephson Inc., an accounting firm in Santa Monica, Calif., sa... 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? Most employees are well acquainted with datab... Read more
Excellent Service from External Accountants
Gina Slater Parker, CEO of $1 million Hill Slater, in Great Neck, N.Y., appreciates the value of outsourcing her accounting department . S... Read more
But the Savings Aren't Under the Mattress
Michael Bryant, CEO and sole employee of Career Transition Services (CTS), in Baltimore, believes that for a business his size, financial software... Read more
Slow Boat to Payment
Most companies assume that a slow payer or a bad credit risk is not worth selling products or services to, but that's not necessarily true," notes Les Kir... 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
Congratulations! Your company's plan for global diversification is a wild success, with orders rolling in from around the world. Now you've got to figure ... Read more
Volunteer for the Draft, Import/Export Financing Article
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Letter-Perfect Credit
Doing business overseas can be riskier than selling domestically, unless you have a shrewd sales representative who can negotiate an international... Read more
Murphy's Form Beats Murphy's Law
With rapid expansion stressing every joint in the company's operation, the last thing anyone at Collectech Systems had time to worry about was paperwork. ... Read more
Instant Payback
Travel and entertainment reimbursement had always been a hassle for Sales Mark, a sales rep firm in Little Rock, Ark., with $45 million in revenues. "Our ... 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
Justin Fallon, founder of 1-800-SOLD-OUT, in Darien, Conn., presents one-page "job descriptions" to prospective lawyers, accountants and marketing compani... 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
Don't wait for a recession to improve your financial management. Why not set aside an hour now to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of your c... Read more
I'd Like to Speed Up Collection. Any Ideas?
"Clarity makes all the difference," says cofounder John Orcutt of VKOS Imaging Services. Sick of late-paying customers, the collection staff at the $1 mil... 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
The mission of Tuffy Auto Centers is "to provide the best automotive service in the industry through a continuous commitment to quality and customer servi... Read more
Diplomacy for Debts
It's easier to collect money from a satisfied customer than to wring cash from someone with whom you've severed ties. It's essential to write coll... Read more
Hire Finance: Finding the Right Staff
Options: The Right Staff It's often difficult for business owners who lack specialized financial training to determine what type o... 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?
Mr. Potato Chip Company has been a well-respected New England manufacturer for many years. Recently the company has decided to expand into new markets to ... 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
