Advisers: Taxes 'R' Us
A CFO explains why she feels that having only one tax advisory firm can keep costs down. Read more
Bookkeeping
Recent Bookkeeping Articles
Leading Edge: Paging for Cash Flow
A CEO tells readers how he is able to monitor his daily numbers with a new pager, and how to get the pager. Read more
Second-Time Smart
A look at an Inc. 500 CEO, who left his first company because of a rift with his partner, and the lessons he learned. Read more
Bootstrapping: Great Companies Started with Less than a Thousand Dollars
CEOs from 11 different companies share tips and suggestions on how to fund a start-up with under $1,000. Read more
Software Selection: Budget Accounting Software
A look at five inexpensive small-business accounting software packages. Read more
Cash Flow: Barter to Contain Expansion Costs
A fitness retailer explains the benefits of using an international bartering network, and how to contact them. Read more
Accounts Receivable: Speedier Collection
A CEO tells how he ratcheted-up collection efforts as soon as interest rates started to climb. Read more
Raising Capital: Credit Card Dos and Don'ts
An accountant warns entrepreneurs about using personal credit cards for a business quick fix. Read more
Time Out for Foreign Cash Flow
Art Allen founded Allen Systems, a manufacturer of mainframe computer software, in 1986with $2,000 from personal savings. By 1993, the company had grown t... Read more
Closing the Sale (Completely)
Is it a cynic or a realist who says that any company that's never had an accounts-receivable problem either isn't looking very hard or isn't selling very ... Read more
No Pay, No Work
When James Stroop was president of a $12 million construction company, he took a hard line when it came to getting paid. Hewould stop work on any ... Read more
Accounts Receivable: A Bounty on Late Bills
A company's owner briefly explains the benefits and pitfalls of a bonus system for collecting old receivables. Read more
Accounts Payable: Bookkeeper in a Box
A drug-store owner talks about how he has solved many of his accounting problems with off-the-shelf software. Read more
Managing People: Powerful Payroll Processing
A treasurer explains how he moved from calculating payroll by hand through a couple of computer system upgrades. Read more
Keeping Sales Growth Profitable
Analyzing comprehensive costs before accepting new business. Read more
Avoiding Payroll-Tax Problems
Some defensive strategies for avoiding payroll-tax problems. Read more
Paying Up Quickly
Construction company president pays suppliers in 30 days as a means of distinguishing his business from the competition. Read more
Beyond Just-In-Time
Manufacturer builds his plant near his primary customer and connects the two with a pneumatic conveying system Read more
How To Survive A Cash Crisis
If your company gets into financial difficulties, don't panic. First, try these steps espoused by Multi Financial Services Inc. chairman Gerald C. Meyers, fo... Read more
Settling Accounts
Charles W. Kyd is wrong in assessing blame for bad accounts receivable information (Finance: "Formula for Disaster?," November 1986). The fault is in the... Read more
Margin Management
Frustrated with trying to run your company on a budget? Jim McManus has a better way: focus on gross margin. Read more
Inventory Management;
Just because metals and other commodities are selling at bargain prices, don't make the mistake of loading up on raw materials. Economist Gary Shilling (... Read more
The Inventory Cardiogram
How to manage inventory to prevent back-ups and slow delivery. Read more
How Good a Cash Manager are You?
One banker says that the principles of cash management are easy: "Collect fast, pay slow, and invest in the meantime." But sometimes it's just the opposit... Read more
Pay Scales for 20 Different Job Descriptions
Talent may be cheap right now, but if your dazzling new hire proves successful, don't expect the bargain to last. Inc. asked PayScale to calculate the... View slideshow
Financial Ratios
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