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When you're starting a company, it can be tempting to hit up friends and family for that much-needed first investment. But, oh, can it backfire. Staff wri... Watch video
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Businesses Suspect Credit Card Rip-Off
A majority of small retailers say they are not treated fairly by their credit-processing firms, a new survey shows. Read more
Manage Inventory and Prevent Theft -- Right from Your Desktop
A weekly look at the latest products and services designed to help you run a better business. Read more
Excuses, Excuses
If you're using one of the following justifications to explain why you're not paying overtime, you could be breaking the law. Read more
Do Your Employees Qualify for Overtime?
The answer may surprise you. Read more
Small Businesses Ready for Minimum-Wage Hike
Dec. 27, 2006 -- Raising the federal minimum wage would have little effect on labor costs, according to a survey of small-business owners... Read more
Smart Questions for Your Accountant [Audio]
Forget holiday shopping. Articles editor Larry Kanter explains why now is the time to huddle with your CPA and find some year-end tax breaks. Watch video
Smart Questions for Your Late-Paying Client [Audio]
Larry Kanter discusses how to handle that most nagging of all problems, client's who won't pay on time. Here are some tips to make the process easier for ... Watch video
New Online Tools Help Companies Boost Sales During Holiday Season
A weekly look at the latest products and services designed to help you run a better business. Read more
Road Worriers
Expense reporting brings out the crazy in people. Read more
Wyoming, South Dakota Top List of States with Best Tax Climate
In contrast, Rhode Island and Ohio ranked as the worst tax states for businesses. Read more
Comerica Bank, Starwood Hotels Launch Credit Cards for Business Owners
A weekly look at the latest products and services designed to help you run a better business. Read more
Smart Questions for Your Credit Card Company [Video]
Credit card companies send out billions of offers every year. From introductory rates to rewards programs, articles editor Larry Kanter explains how to ma... Watch video
Microsoft Releases Free Accounting Software
A weekly look at the latest products and services designed to help your business. Read more
Fearing Economic Uncertainty, Companies Put Spending Plans on Hold
In a shift from earlier this year, CEOs say they plan to invest less in new equipment and facilities. Read more
Smart Questions for Your Credit Card Company
More than six billion credit card offers jammed mailboxes last year, and competition among business card issuers for new customers is fiercer than ever. Here... Read more
Google Launches Online Coupons for Small Businesses
A weekly look at the latest products and services that will help you build a better business. 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
Ignoring Washington, States Push Ahead with Minimum Wage Hikes
Businesses grow faster in states with higher minimum wages, according to a new study. Read more
Independent Gas Stations Cleared of Price Gouging
A Federal Trade Commission report blames refinery disruptions for high prices after Hurricane Katrina. Read more
Using Financials to Get What You Want
Yes, preparing financial statements can be a chore, but if you look at them as a resource for holding yourself and your employees accountable for the bottom ... Read more
Finding Your Way to Financial Independence
Many business owners think retirement is a mysterious and faraway place. Here are some tips on planning -- realistically -- for life after work. Read more
Factoring Gets a Face-Lift
Often thought of as mercenary moneylenders, factors are undergoing a customer-friendly makeover. Read more
Case Study: A Quota on Profit
Lafayette 148 had high hopes for its new Chinese factory. Then it encountered an unforeseen problem: trade restrictions. Read more
Inc.com | Time for Your Financial Checkup
With the New Year comes the perfect opportunity to get the financial side of your business in order. You need accurate numbers in order to make intellige... 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
Inventory: Friend or Foe?
Poor inventory management is the bain of profitable businesses, leading financial auditors and bankers to cast a wary eye. You should too. Read more
Placing Your Bets
Managing your pre-season commit percentages is one of the keys to having a profitable season. Read more
SEC Acts to Curb Cash Flow Shenanigans
Once thought to be rock-solid, cash flow statements deserve a second look, a new study finds. Read more
Cycle Counting
Once you're in the habit of continuously cycle counting, you'll probably never have to do a full physical inventory again. Read more
Low Hanging Fruit, Sludge and Everything Else
Strategies for turning dead inventory into cash. Read more
Tax Holiday for Little Guys, Too
Make sure you take advantage of the repatriation tax break just like the big boys. Read more
Is There a Future for Small Retailing?
Writing a regular column, I'm always looking for ideas. Many come from my clients, indirectly, for their questions and concerns are the questions and conc... Read more
The Secret to Formatting Cash Flow Projections
Here are the keys to creating a powerful tool to take control of your cash flow. Read more
How to Spot Trouble in Your Financials
Diagnose what's wrong with your company by zeroing in on your financials. Read more
