How to Prepare for Next Tax Season Now
Plan ahead and avoid common last minute mistakes next April 15th. Read more
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How to Choose a Calendar or Fiscal Year
You've probably noticed that not every business closes its books on December 31. Here's what goes into deciding on a financial reporting period. Read more
How to Switch to a Paperless Office
There are plenty of reasons to reduce your use of paper, including cost, efficiency, and environmental responsibility. Here's how to do it. Read more
How to Choose Life Insurance
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
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
14 Bootstrapping Tips
Even the most self-sufficient start-ups need a hand. Here are some pointers to make the most of free and cheap resources around you. Read more
10 Tips for Bootstrapping Your Technology
When you're starting a business on your own dime, the rule for tech is keep it simple. Read more
How to Deal With a Worker Classification Tax Audit
The IRS plans to audit the worker classification practices of 6,000 randomly selected companies, many of them small businesses. Here's what you need to know. Read more
How to Survive a Tax Audit
If you're prepared, honest and organized, an audit isn't as scary as you might think. Read more
How to Build an eBay Storefront
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
Outsourcing your payroll can save you time and money, not to mention a headache or two. Read more
How to Choose the Right Franchise Location
Where you decide to locate your franchise may make or break your business. Read more
How to Finance a Business With Your 401(k)
A bad lending environment and provisions in the tax code make tapping retirement funds a tempting start-up financing option. Here's what you need to know. Read more
How to Use Kickstarter to Launch a Business
Have a little idea that needs a boost? If you have a robust social network, this crowdfunding site could be just the thing to help. Read more
12 Tips for Stepping Up Your Social Media Presence
Building customer interest and loyalty online isn't just about Twitter and Facebook anymore. Read more
How to Open a (Successful) Food Truck
Want to break into sidewalk entrepreneurship? Here's your guide. Read more
9 Questions to Ask a Small Business Lender
If you are looking to borrow money to finance your business, here are some smart questions to ask potential lenders. Read more
How to Switch Banks
When your financial institution doesn't provide the services your company needs as it grows, you should consider making a change. Read more
How to Use WordPress for Business
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
How to Secure an SBA Loan
SBA loans are available to any small business, but yours will need to meet certain criteria in order to qualify. Here's what you need to know. Read more
7 Tips for Masterful Negotiating
Whether you're trying to close a major account or get a better rate from a vendor, here are expert pointers on how to win in negotiations. Read more
Choosing the Right Accountant for Your Business
It's hard to find a good accountant—so hard, in fact, that it has become something of a running joke in the small business world. Here's how to get the rig... Read more
9 Ways to Make Your Business More Attractive to Investors
A private equity investor outlines how an entrepreneur can position his or her business to attract potential backers. Read more
How to Choose the Right Bank for Your Small Business
When you're just starting out, where should you turn for business banking and your future financing goals? Here's a guide to finding a financial institution ... Read more
How to Create an Estate Plan
For most entrepreneurs, their biggest asset is often their business. Taking steps to protect that asset now is one of the smartest things you can do as a bus... Read more
How to Write Off Travel and Entertainment Expenses
Are you perplexed by the 13-page IRS guidelines for deducting travel and entertainment expenses? Inc.com's shorter (less complicated) guide will help you fin... Read more
Tips On Streamlining Accounts Payable
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
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
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 Structure an Earn-out
When there's a valuation difference between what a buyer thinks a business is worth and what the seller expects to profit, an earn-out can bridge that gap. H... Read more