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5 Tips for Getting Your New Business Finances Set up for Success

Over 3.2 million Americans filed a business application in 2020, 500,000 more than in 2019. Are you a member of this group? If so, you're proof that the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in...

byKaren McCall

February 2, 2021

4 Ways Startups Can Save Money During the Pandemic

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many startups have successfully pivoted their business models to accommodate customers and keep their doors open. These same businesses are also keeping a watchful eye on their expenses and finding new...

byMyCorporation

October 20, 2020

Don’t Let These 5 Sneaky Startup Expenses Break Your Budget

The budget is one of the most important components of your startup's business plan. An in-depth knowledge of your cash flow and expenses will allow you to make more informed decisions and manage your business...

bySimon Slade

March 1, 2020

Entrepreneurs Share 7 Smart Ways They Use Business Credit Cards

A business credit card can be much more than a convenient way to pay for purchases. These cards can also provide lucrative rewards, superior fraud protection, and can smooth out cash flow. According to the...

byNav

August 28, 2019

5 Things Every Freelancer Should Know About Taxes

When I first started freelancing, there were at least a dozen things more urgent to me than taxes. Networking, incorporating, setting up a website, client pipeline... you name it. It wasn’t until tax time, nine...

byPaul Koullick

August 23, 2019

7 Practical Ways to Manage Cash Flow So Your Business Never Goes Broke

Probably the biggest killer of any business is that it runs out of money. Often, it's not even for lack of a good product, but lack of cash flow. It takes years of experience for...

byThe Oracles

September 26, 2018

Sole Proprietor? Here’s What You Need to Know About Filing Taxes

The first thing to know about being a sole proprietor is that a sole proprietorship is a specific type of business structure where the individual and the business are seen as the same entity. Is...

byMichelle Mire

March 21, 2018

Many Entrepreneurs Hope Gig Economy Leads to New Career

The rise of the gig economy has reshaped the way Americans approach their careers. Just a decade or two ago, “moonlighting” was frowned upon by many employers, but attitudes have changed. Today, it’s not uncommon...

byKira Brecht

November 20, 2017

How Cash Flow Can Destroy Your Business (and How to Prevent It)

What’s the most important factor in keeping your business alive? You might think the answer is profitability; after all, as long as you’re making more money than you’re spending, you should have ample resources to...

byLarry Alton

November 8, 2017

5 Steps to Budget Smartly for Your Small Business

Smart budgeting is one of the most crucial indicators of small business success. Determining where funds must be allocated and where they must be cut creates the entire blueprint for growth. It isn't easy, but...

byJustin E. Crawford

March 28, 2017