Small business owners continue to see reason for optimism
While many polls over the course of the year illustrate how optimistic small business owners across the country may be about their chances for future success, one of the truest measures of this anecdotal data comes in the form of how they move financially.
Government trying to increase small business online security awareness
Nationwide, millions of small business owners might know full well that their companies face cyber security threats on a regular basis, but often take the attitude of, “This can’t happen to my company.”
Why lean accounting will benefit your company
With new processes being implemented throughout the supply chain, you may need to update the way your manage your cash flow.
How will ICD-10 affect health care’s revenue cycle?
The upcoming switch ICD-10 will require hospitals to revise their financial plans.
How to manage your business debt
If you borrow money, you’re going to have to pay it all back eventually. Learning how to manage your finances from the start will ensure you don’t fall further into debt.
Should you keep separate personal and business accounts?
You’ll contribute your own finances to start, but once you’ve set up shop, it’s crucial to keep your personal and business banking accounts separate.
How much should you pay yourself?
No matter who works for you or where you’re located, you’re going to have to pay your staff and that includes yourself. However, how much do you make?
How to price your products
To counteract all the payments you’ll have, you’ll need to set price points that are low enough to not drive potential customers away but high enough to turn a profit.
How can you finance your new business?
There are plenty of options for you to choose from, and with the right research, you’ll be able to find the one that works best for you.
What can you do when you go over budget?
When the minuses start piling up and the pluses disappear in your business banking account, it’s time to reevaluate your spending.
Protecting yourself from fraud
In today’s technological world, all of our information is stored online or on a card. By taking proper precautions, you can protect yourself from fraud.
6 tips for filing your taxes
April 15 is quickly approaching, and that means so is your deadline for filing taxes.
How to make the most of your money
Whether you’re running a business or your own personal finances, how you handle your money can impact your spending and savings.
Business owners love flexibility, hate finances
The vast majority of small business owners love the flexibility self-employment provides, but they also despise the bookkeeping work that comes with it.
Protesters in Oregon call for $15 per hour minimum wage
On the heels of the State of the Union address, a portion of which focused on raising the minimum wage, protesters in Oregon took to the picket lines to protest why the state has yet to raise the wage scale.
Smart contractor hiring for small business owners
Sometimes small business owners turn to independent contractors for projects, which can have its benefits. However, it is important to make sure you’re informed about hiring contractors before doing so.
Common mistakes small business owners make
Running a small business can be pretty tough, and small business owners who trip up tend to make a few common mistakes.
3 tips for securing an investment
Securing an investment in your small business can be a huge boon to growth and provide you with a trove of resources that you never had before.
4 financial mistakes for small business owners to avoid
First-time small business owners shouldn’t be expected to be experts in financial planning. If everyone who began a new venture had a thorough understanding of their finances, the success rate for neophyte businesses would probably be much higher.
How to price your products to sell
Few things are as important to a small business as the prices of the products and services. With the right numbers, sales and customers could start to increase – and finding that sweet spot should be one of your primary goals.
Survey: Small businesses in favor of higher minimum wage
For a small business, it is incredibly important to ensure that the financial plan, banking and other vital fiscal elements are in order. Otherwise, it may be tough to create a strong, sustainable company.
Financial tips to get your startup on solid ground
As an entrepreneur, you likely have a goal of creating a successful, prosperous small business. However, you may be concerned about giving it a shot, either because you’ve done it before or you aren’t confident of the many important steps along the way.
NFIB: Small business optimism starts to climb
Recent history hasn’t been too friendly to small businesses across the country. While the economy has been tough – and consumers have been hesitant to spend their hard-earned cash – conditions have started to improve.
How a small business can cut costs
A number of small businesses have a hard time achieving success in today’s economy, especially as consumers are more hesitant to spend and conditions are below peak levels.
Simple tips to improve sales in today’s economy
Over the past several years, the U.S. economy has struggled to gain any sort of momentum. Since the Great Recession, consumer confidence has been low, and as a result many companies across the country have struggled to boost sales and connect with customers.
3 money mistakes you want to avoid
Each day, you spend a significant amount of time helping clients and working with employees. But, do you spend enough time with one eye on your financial plan?
Study: Power can lead to increased savings
As a small business owner, few things are as important to you as the success of your business and saving money for the future.
Despite limited growth, small businesses can still profit
Over the last several years, the economy in the U.S. has made it challenging for small businesses to grow.
A financial plan now can ensure a secure retirement
Create a quality, effective financial plan to ensure that your practice runs smoothly, and that you have the savings needed to maintain your existing quality of life well into your golden years.
How a medical practice can plan for financial success
Planning ahead is an important part of any business, especially one in the competitive health care industry. Taking the time now to figure out how to position your organization for success is an ideal way to get ahead in the industry.
4 ways to improve small business finances
Here are four tips to improve small business finances and help achieve success for a long time to come.
Study: Travel vital for small business success
The success of a small business depends on several crucial items, such as a strong financial plan and the ability to connect with clients all over the country – or the world.
4 cash-saving tips for a small business
Without a firm understanding of budgeting and accounting, the entire small business might wind up in some serious trouble. So, it is up to the owner to make sure he or she understands all the important details.
4 ways a small business can make tax season simpler
Focusing on taxes nearly one year in advance may be the smartest thing to do for a small business. So, here are four financial tips to make sure everything goes off without a hitch.
Easy ways to talk about pay with employees
Fair compensation can be one of the trickiest topics in the workplace, even though wages are the main reason why so many people go to work on a daily basis.
How a small business owner can be smart, save money
Smart, money-conscious small business owners can see rewards manifest themselves in a number of ways, from more innovative, motivated staff to additional resources when times are tough.
How to manage money when starting a small business
Money management isn’t the same from one person to the next. It requires different steps, tricks and tools, and making the switch from a personal mindset to a professional one could get a little tricky.
How a small business can get paid on time
Small business owners should find ways to ensure that all clients make their payments on time, and that cash is always flowing.
5 bootstrapping tips for small business growth
Here are five simple bootstrapping tips to bolster a financial plan and encourage small business growth.
Why a small business needs an accountant
Small business owners and entrepreneurs often start out alone, but it shouldn’t stay that way.
Manage time, money in order to succeed
While many entrepreneurs brag about putting in insanely-long work weeks, there is a better way to be productive and boost any financial plan.
Financial tips to bolster money management
There are several subtle nuances to money management that could cause problems, and overcoming these hurdles should help a company create a stronger financial plan.
5 key metrics that matter to small business owners
Here are five key metrics that should really matter to all small business owners.
Entrepreneurs encounter favorable climate, access to credit
Now might be a really good time to be an entrepreneur, with increased access to quality commercial loans, improved economic conditions and a favorable environment to start a business.
4 financial tips to keep a startup afloat
When everything is going well, it can be easy to forget about money and a financial plan. But, doing so may be a mistake.
How to drive a startup toward success
It may be helpful for any small business owner to pay attention to these tips and pieces of advice to see their fledgling venture succeed.
4 key financial tips to grow a small business
Here are four key financial tips and tricks to get a small business headed in the right direction.
How to manage small business accounting
The winter is exactly when a firm needs to be on the top of its money management game, from creating an effective financial plan to organizing a well-kept office.
What to know about a small business tax audit
It may be wise to pay attention to a few common signs an audit could be on its way, and get prepared in the event it does occur.
Business banking tips and tricks for startups
While there are a number of steps on the way to successfully running a small business, few elements are as important as business banking and financial management.