IRS Business Audits Declined Through First Half of 2004
However, as audits of the smallest businesses fell, those of mid-sized businesses increased dramatically. Read more
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Tax Commission to Recommend Major Changes
A tax advisory panel plans to recommend limits in deductions, including those from employer-paid health insurance. Read more
Tax Panel: Limit Deductions, Lower Rates
In an effort to simplify the system, the bipartisan panel recommends capping deductions, including those from employer-paid health insurance. Read more
The Kid Behind a $170 Million Website
Aaron Patzer started Mint.com because he was frustrated with Intuit's Quicken. Two years later, Intuit intends to cut him a very big check. Read more
Metaweb Acquired by Google
The search-engine company continues its buying spree. Read more
IPO Activity Strong in 2004
Google wasn't the only IPO to go gaga over in 2004. Read more
Small Business Owners Expect Fortunes to Grow
In a survey, majority said their personal financial portfolio was ?excellent? or ?good.? Read more
Five Tips for Selecting an Investment Partner
Choosing a firm you like is important, as is one that truly understands your needs. Read more
Venture-Backed M
Number of deals rises for the fifth consecutive quarter. Read more
Break-Even Analysis: A Basic Calculation
How to calculate when your company will break even Read more
Balance Sheet
Related Terms: Annual Report A balance sheet is a... Read more
Income Statements
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Budget Surplus
When a governmental entity has revenues from taxes, fees, and other impositions which exceed its budgeted outlays, it is said to have a budget surplus. When ... Read more
Budgets and Budgeting
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Cash Conversion Cycle
The cash conversion cycle (CCC) is a key measurement of small business liquidity. The cash conversion cycle is the number of days between paying for raw m... Read more
Cash Flow Statement
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Discounted Cash Flow
Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis is a technique for determining what a business is worth today in light of its cash yields in the futureRead more
Financial Statements
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Profit Margin
Related Terms: Financial Ratios The profit m... Read more
Business Plans at Internet Speed
Business Plans at Internet Speed, Starting a Business Article - A business plan is an essential document not only for raising capital, but also as a roadmap ... Read more
Budgets and Budgeting
A detailed explanation of how to budget, types of budgeting, the benefits, and the critiques of the budgeting process. Read more
Cash Management
Cash management is important for any new or growing business, and here are some tips to aid your company in the collection, concentration, and disbursement o... Read more
How To Start a Business Budget
Every successful business needs a budget, and here are some tips on how to make one that works for you. Read more
Advertising Budget
The advertising budget of a business is typically a subset of the larger sales budget and, within that, the marketing budget. Advertising is a part of the sa... Read more
Advertising Budget
Tips on budgeting and negotiating, plus promotional tools for advertising. Read more
