MoneyAmi Kassar Business Partners Can Grow Apart. Consider This Financial Option If One of You Wants OutIt's easy to glamorize equity based on TV shows like "Shark Tank" and the Silicon Valley persona, but keep this advice in mind when deciding to pay out a partner, investor or co-founder of your business.
AccountingJosh Cyphers How Payment Automation Is Likely to Change in 2021Here's what's happening in the B2B payment world right now.
AccountingRosie Perper Under Armour's Accounting Practices Are Under Federal InvestigationUnder Armour said the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice had been investigating its accounting practices since 2017.
The Playbook01:06 Don't Get Lazy--Watch Your MoneyPooneh Mohajer, co-founder of Tokidoki, explains why she tracks every order and purchase at her company.
The Playbook01:07 'Shark Tank' Host Kevin O'Leary on the Common Reason Why Businesses FailKevin O'Leary, co-founder of O'Leary Funds, explains why your top priority should be properly managing your cash flow.
AccountingShama Hyder 7 Expert Ways to Better Manage Cash FlowCash flow is king, but how exactly do you strike the right balance?
E-commerceBubba Page 15 Payment Options Every Small Business Should ConsiderAs a small business owner, one of the best ways that you can boost sales in your organization is by offering a variety of payment options that make it painless for your customers to purchase your products or services.
AccountingBrian Hamilton 3 Ways to Stay on Top of Financial RiskWhile the idea of entrepreneurs being wild risk takers is not a correct impression, there is certainly significant risk in running a business. The purpose of this article is to help entrepreneurs minimize one specific area of risk: financial risk. For those already running a business, I'm going to address three ways to stay on top of your business' financial performance in order to keep it safe.
AccountingJohn Hewitt If You Have Canceled Debt, Don't Be Surprised by ThisCanceled debt is often treated as taxable income by the IRS. Know the rules to avoid surprises.
AccountingJohn Hewitt 7 Tax Tips Students Need to Know About Their Summer JobsMaking money over the summer is smart; keeping more of it in your pocket is even smarter.
AccountingJohn Hewitt Want to Be Smart With Your Rental Property? 4 Tax Basics You Need to KnowRental property can be a winner or a costly loser in your portfolio unless you know the rules.
AccountingJohn Hewitt Summer Camp Can Give You a Tax Credit if You Know These 6 ThingsIf you're sending your children to summer day camp, here's how to save some money.
AccountingGene Marks Something Huge Just Happened to Your Bank This Week, and It Will Significantly Affect Your BusinessA deal between Wells Fargo and Xero will have a huge impact on every business, including yours.
AccountingJohn Hewitt The Latest Scam Alert: The Bogus Federal 'Student Tax'Fraudsters posing as tax collectors are targeting students. Here's how you can avoid being a victim.
AccountingJohn Hewitt Congress Is About to Screw Up the Economy in an Unprecedented WayThe IRS has been granted more time to snoop for fraud. But delays in $100 billion in refunds could affect 30 million taxpayers--especially those who really need their refunds quickly.
Exit StrategiesJohn Hewitt Using Airbnb This Summer? Why 14 Is the Magic Number for Your Home RentalAs long as you don't hit 15 days, you won't be liable for federal taxes on your rental.
ProductivityJohn Rampton 7 Tips for Billing Customers That Will Get You Paid FasterWe've analyzed over 1 million invoices. Here are 7 techniques we've noticed that will expedite the billing pro
AccountingStephen Key How to Make Sure Your Licensee Is Paying You What You’re DueMake sure your contract includes an audit clause. Pay close attention.
Personal FinanceJohn Hewitt 6 Ways to Save Money When It's Time to Repay Your Student LoansWhat you need to know to help you keep more dollars in your own pocket.
Personal FinanceJohn Hewitt So You Lost Money in the Stock Market? Don't Make this Common Tax Mistake to Lose Even MoreWhat you don't understand about capital gains and losses can cost you in a big way.
AccountingJohn Hewitt Where's My Tax Refund, You Ask? 3 Things You Need to Get the Answer The IRS might not be in the same hurry to send your check that you are in to get it, but you can take steps to eliminate unnecessary processing delays.
AccountingJohn Hewitt 3 Things to Do Now if You Get a Letter about the Obamacare Premium Tax CreditDon't ignore it - this is where Obamacare meets your tax return.
PeopleLaura Garnett 10 Smart Ways to Spend Your Tax RefundInstead of putting that hard-earned cash towards fleeting pleasures, you might want to invest it in your long-term happiness and fulfillment.
Venture CapitalJohn Rampton Global Payment Regulations and How They Need to ChangeIn looking at the various country regulations related to online payments, it becomes clear that more work needs to be done.
AccountingJohn Hewitt Filing Your Taxes Last Minute? Use This Checklist to Save the Most MoneyHere's what you need to pull together before sitting down with a tax preparer.
AccountingJohn Rampton New Rules For Our Cash’s Digital FutureToday's technology and the preferences for digital transactions is now reshaping how we do business and make purchases.
AccountingJohn Hewitt Didn't File Taxes in Time? Here's How to File a 6-Month ExtensionRead the rules before filing an extension. Uncle Sam still wants the money you owe.
AccountingJohn Hewitt What’s Taxable Income and What Isn’t – the Least You Need to Know for Last Minute FilersHere are the basic rules you need to know to keep more money in your own pocket.
TaxesJonathan Alpert 8 Ways to Reduce Your Anxiety About Filing Your TaxesHow to not let your fear of taxes take a toll on you this April.
AccountingJohn Hewitt Beyond Obamacare: This Small Business Health Care Tax Credit Could Save You ThousandsIf you're a business owner, it may be time to visit the SHOP Marketplace.
AccountingJohn Hewitt 10 Ways Your Kids Can Save You on Your TaxesYes, your kids are costly if lovable, but they can save you money at tax time.
AccountingJohn Hewitt 7 Steps to Take Now if You've Been Tax Hacked, and How to Protect Yourself in the FutureEveryone is at risk, but here's how you can fight back quickly.
AccountingJohn Hewitt 2 Questions Same-Sex Couples Should Ask When Filing Their 2015 TaxesLast year's Supreme Court ruling means you may want to file an amended state return for 2014. One thing that hasn't changed: you still have to do the math.
AccountingJohn Hewitt How to Help the Unemployed AND Get a Tax Credit!The Work Opportunity Tax Credit benefits employers who hire disadvantaged workers. If you're an entrepreneur, you can do more than just feel sorry for those who are less fortunate.
AccountingJessica Stillman A Tech Journalist Explains How to Upgrade Your Start-up BS MeterIn good times and bad, startups spin the truth about their numbers. Here's how to spot the BS.
AccountingJohn Hewitt 7 Tips for Buying Your First Home Homeownership can help build your future or break your bank. Run the numbers before buying into any dream.
MoneyPeter Cohan 6 Smart Ways to Keep Tax Season From Slowing Your Company GrowthWith tax time well underway, can you turn a painful slog into a path to faster growth? Try these six tips.
AccountingFrederic Kerrest 4 Ways to Take the Heartburn Out of BudgetingDon't let budgeting budge your team over the edge.
AccountingJohn Hewitt 10 Things You Need to Know About Your Taxpayer Bill of RightsAs taxpayers, you have a fundamental Bill of Rights protecting you. Here's what you need to know.
AccountingJohn Hewitt 7 Simple Tax Mistakes You Will Never Make Again (After You Read This)Don't let basic blunders cost you thousands of dollars in a refund.
MoneyPeter Cohan 9 Costly Items Your Company Can Live WithoutIf your company lacks the cash to survive the next six months, think about these cutting back on these nine expenses.
AccountingJared Hecht Why Not Keeping Accurate Books Will Cost You More in the EndInaccurate bookkeeping--whether your books are simply out of date or in total disarray--will cost you plenty in the long run. Here are some of the expensive dangers of bad bookkeeping.
AccountingJohn Hewitt SEP IRA vs. SIMPLE IRA: How to Determine Which is Right for Your BusinessBoth SEP and SIMPLE plans allow you to save money for your retirement, lower your tax bill and reward valued employees. But be aware of the key differences before you choose.
Angel InvestorsPeter Cohan 9 Important Money Tips That Will Help Your Company GrowAt the start of every year, it's important to be thinking about your next strategy to raise the capital needed to reach your startup's growth goals.
AccountingJohn Hewitt 4 Steps if You Haven't Filed Your Taxes in a WhileWhy you can face the fear of back taxes and may even get a refund!
AccountingJohn Hewitt 7 Simple Tips to Protect Your Identity This Tax SeasonYour education is the first measure of defense in protecting yourself and your family.
PeopleGene Marks 3 Realistic Ways to Reduce Health Care Costs in 2016This year, a huge priority for business owners is strategizing how they can control health care costs. (It's only going to get more expensive.)
AccountingJohn Hewitt Tax Breaks for Job Hunters--What You Can and Can't ClaimIf you're hunting for a job, you know that every penny counts. And every tax break adds to your pennies.
AccountingGene Marks 10 Awesome Apps That Will Increase Your Cash FlowThe choices are growing and their power is increasing.
AccountingJohn Hewitt 8 Tax Issues Affecting Your Family This YearYour family can have a huge impact on your taxes, if you know the rules.
AccountingJohn Hewitt If Tax Deductions Matter in Your Charitable Giving, Read ThisContributions that benefit organizations but don't give you a tax break.
AccountingJohn Hewitt 10 Overlooked Tax Deductions that Could be Costing You MoneyWhy overpay, if you don't have to? Plan now to save money later - a great holiday gift to yourself!
E-commerceJoshua Reeves 3 Tips for Business Owners to Save Money at End of YearTake some of the stress away and make the year-end less taxing on your business by following these three simple steps.
AccountingJohn Hewitt 8 Ways to Quit Cheating Yourself out of Your Full Charitable Tax DeductionsSimple strategies to make sure your charitable giving also benefits your tax return.