Business Accounting
Keeping your books in order is key to running a successful business. Learn how to do it right with tips on managing debt, tax obligations, and more.
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Bookkeeping Options for Time-Starved Startups
You've started your business; now you have to manage the finances. Should you hire a bookkeeper, outsource everything, rely on software alone, or do something else?
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4 Types of Financial Statements that Every Business Needs
Whether you're looking for investors for your business or want to apply for credit, you'll find that these four types of financial statements can help you.
· 8 min read
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Are You Using Your Personal Accounts for Your Business?
Whether you're freelancing from home or building a brick-and-mortar business, having a business bank account proves that your business is legitimate and not a hobby.
· 9 min read
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How to Pay Yourself as a Small Business Owner
Business owners can pay themselves through a salary, a draw, or a combination of both. Learn what’s best for your needs.
· 9 min read
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Harness the Power of Mobile Payments to Grow Your Business
Accepting mobile payments can bring in customers faster than an expensive ad campaign. Learn how using this new technology can help grow your business—without breaking the bank.
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Business vs. Personal Expenses: What Is Deductible?
Business and personal expenses are like oil and water—they shouldn't mix. Here's how to keep them separate, and what to do when they overlap.
· 7 min read
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What Are Operating Activities?
Operating activities track the heart of your business. Here's how to calculate and understand one of your company's most vital metrics.
· 3 min read
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What Are Financing Activities?
Cash flow from financing activities reveals the health and direction of a business. Understand financing activities with this quick guide.
· 3 min read
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What Is MACRS Depreciation?
Most long-term assets you use in your business must be depreciated using the MACRS depreciation method—at least on your tax return.
· 4 min read
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What Is Current Ratio and How to Calculate It
Current ratio is a measure of a company's liquidity, or its ability to pay its short-term obligations using its current assets. It's also a useful ratio for keeping tabs on an organization's overall financial health.
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