How to Evaluate Your Company’s Financial Position
Bank balances don't tell you enough to gauge your financial health. Here's where to look in your financial statements and other data for a full checkup. Read more
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How to Find Willing Investors
Big ideas often require the help of outside investors. Here are tips on what they look for and how to connect with them. Read more
How to Manage Your Online Advertising
When working with a digital ad system, there are secrets to making sure you're getting the most out of the deal. Read more
How to Pitch Your Business to Friends and Family
It's important to preserve relationships and protect everyone involved when tapping your family tree for funding. Read more
How to Responsibly Use Credit Cards for Your Business
Effectively managing your business credit is just as important as your personal credit reputation, but there are different steps to take and policies to cons... Read more
How to Determine Your Business Investment Strategy
Figuring out what areas of your business need the most investment is easier said than done. Follow these tips to meet the challenge. Read more
How to Get Your Customers to Help You Sell Your Business
John Jantsch, author of "The Referral Engine," offers tips on how you can get customers to give your business high marks to potential acquirers. Read more
10 Ways to Finance Your Business
Financing a business is always a challenge. Here we've compiled 10 techniques, from the tried-and-true to the experimental. Read more
How to Use Online Tools for Customer Surveys
If you're truly willing to listen to - and act on - feedback, here's the way to do it right. Read more
How to Start a Cash Balance Pension Plan
This increasingly popular retirement plan can help accelerate your savings and reduce your year-end tax liability. Read more
How to Write a Winning Grant Proposal
There is free money out there for your business, but the trick is knowing how to get it. Here's 8 grant-seeking techniques for obtaining public or private fu... Read more
How to Protect Company Secrets During Merger Talks
When you put your company up for sale, you risk giving strangers — potentially your competitors - access to confidential information. Read more
How to Determine What Type of Financial Professional to Hire
Thinking of hiring a financial professional, but not sure whether you need a bookkeeper, accountant, or chief financial officer? This guide will help you dec... Read more
4 Traps to Avoid When Selling Your Company
Potential acquirers can be a crafty bunch when they start poking around your business. Here are some tricks of their trade. Read more
How to Understand an Income Statement
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
How to Teach Your Kids to Take Over the Family Business
If you'd like to be a multi-generation business, start early and set a clear succession plan. Read more
5 Ways to Improve Cash Flow
If you’re looking for a quick fix for cash-flow problems, good luck. But if you’re serious about making strategic changes, read on. Read more
How to Determine Your Own Salary
Paying yourself a massive salary may be tempting, but it's probably not the best thing for your business. Here's what to consider when setting your own pay. Read more
10 Tips for Planning Your Exit
Expert pointers on the details of selling a business, planning an IPO, and choosing a successor. Read more
How to Read a Balance Sheet
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 Prepare for Next Tax Season Now
Plan ahead and avoid common last minute mistakes next April 15th. Read more
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
