Bookkeeping


Recent Bookkeeping Articles

How to Understand an Income Statement

By Matt Quinn |  Jul 1, 2010

At its most basic, the income statement is a breakdown of revenue and expenses. But there’s a lot more to be gleaned from it. Here’s how to start digging...  Read more


Small Businesses Unprepared for Severe Weather

By Courtney Rubin |  Jun 28, 2010

Almost half of small businesses don't have a plan in case of flooding, fire, or other catastrophe, and nearly 40 percent of all small businesses won't surviv...  Read more


How to Read a Balance Sheet

By Matt Quinn |  Jun 21, 2010

Though a balance sheet is intended to be a gateway to understanding a company's financial position, there are lots of places on one for valuable information ...  Read more


How to Choose Life Insurance

By Inc. staff |  Jun 10, 2010

Life insurance policies aren't only for personal use to protect your family in the event of your death. Businesses are increasingly taking out life insurance...  Read more


How to Use Google Apps to Improve Your Business

By J.J. McCorvey |  Jun 10, 2010

Google has generated plenty of buzz with its cloud-based office suite. Here's the rundown on its features and how you can use them to upgrade your company.  Read more


How to Build an eBay Storefront

By Lindsay Silberman |  May 28, 2010

Ready to open shop online? Sellers and experts share their secrets to succeeding in eBay's brand of e-commerce.  Read more


How to Choose a Payroll Service

By Issie Lapowsky |  May 28, 2010

Outsourcing your payroll can save you time and money, not to mention a headache or two.  Read more


12 Tips for Stepping Up Your Social Media Presence

By Inc. staff |  May 14, 2010

Building customer interest and loyalty online isn't just about Twitter and Facebook anymore.  Read more


Constant Contact Out Of Touch

By Renee Oricchio |  May 4, 2010

Who uses Constant Contact anymore? Someone does. Would you believe they actually still have about 350,000 accounts. What a sad statement for a company tha...  Read more


How to Use WordPress for Business

By Tiffany Black |  May 3, 2010

If you're looking to expand your brand online with a blog, a website, or both, here's what you need to know about WordPress.  Read more


Say Goodbye to the Cash Register

By Nitasha Tiku |  May 1, 2010

Square and several other new apps make it easy for companies like clothing boutique Self Edge to use mobile credit card processing services.  Read more


Four Mobile Credit Card Processing Services

By Nitasha Tiku |  May 1, 2010

Applications such as Square and GoPayment let you take payments with your phone.  Read more


Cross-Brower Testing

By Curt Finch |  Apr 22, 2010

Web-based software vendors have a pressing concern that other businesses do not have – the cross-browser issue. A solution that end-users access v...  Read more


Keeping Tabs on Your Employees' Facebook Activity

By Courtney Rubin |  Mar 30, 2010

A new software will allow you to track everything your employees publicly do on social media. But should you?  Read more


Tips On Streamlining Accounts Payable

By Christine Lagorio |  Mar 12, 2010

Is your bookkeeping system failing to keep up with the rate of growth at your business? Here are some tips for upgrading your accounts payable process.  Read more


How to Set Up Accounts Receivable

By Christine Lagorio |  Mar 12, 2010

Who owes you money? Here's how to set up a bookkeeping and billing system to keep track of your accounts receivable.  Read more


Tips for Streamlining Accounts Receivable

By Christine Lagorio |  Mar 12, 2010

If you feel you are not getting paid promptly and in full by your customers, here are some simple ways to upgrade your billing system.  Read more


How to Set Up Accounts Payable

By Christine Lagorio |  Mar 11, 2010

Here are some simple guidelines to follow in order to formalize your bookkeeping system for business payments and outstanding invoices.  Read more


How to Use Google's Tools for Building an Online Storefront

By Christine Lagorio |  Feb 23, 2010

For small businesses just beginning to build an online presence, turning to cheap - or free - Google tools can be a simple solution.  Read more


How to Track Your Company's Critical Numbers

By Darren Dahl |  Feb 19, 2010

Working with a great accountant is an asset; leaning too hard on one can be a flaw. Here are key steps to boosting financial literacy and keeping a simple gu...  Read more


How to Create a Personal Financial Statement

By Christine Lagorio |  Feb 15, 2010

If you own a small business or are self-employed, this guide will help you track income and expenses on a regular basis.  Read more


Do You Have to Pay Employees for Snow Days?

By Courtney Rubin |  Feb 11, 2010

You still need to hand over a paycheck for a snow day in most cases, according to the Labor Department.  Read more


Using Crowdsourcing to Control Inventory

By Lauren Bans |  Feb 1, 2010

ModCloth's Be the Buyer program lets customers tell the company exactly what they want.  Read more


How to Write the Financial Section of a Business Plan

By Elizabeth Wasserman |  Feb 1, 2010

An outline of your company's growth strategy is essential to a business plan, but it just isn't complete without the numbers to back it up. Here's some advic...  Read more


How to Choose Business Accounting Software

By Elizabeth Wasserman |  Dec 1, 2009

From QuickBooks to NetSuite, there's plenty of accounting software out there to choose from. Here's how to pick the best one to serve your company's needs.  Read more