As a small business owner, you might owe money to vendors, employees, and the government. You need to keep track of your business’s debts in your accounting books. When it comes to recording the money you owe, mark your debts as liabilities. What are liabilities?
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At some point, you may consider going public if your business is private. When you “go public,” you go through an IPO process. So, what is an IPO? Read on to learn the ins and outs of an IPO, what the process entails, and the pros and cons of going public.
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Your roof starts leaking. So, you hire a contractor to put in a new one. At the end of the job, you receive a piece of paper (an invoice) from the contractor billing you for their services. And if your business sells goods or services to customers and doesn’t collect money immediately, you’ll also have […]
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Unless you own a service-based business, you likely have inventory. Knowing how much inventory you have is crucial for managing accurate small business accounting books, ordering new stock, and making pricing decisions. So, what is inventory?
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As a business owner, you likely borrow money to help fund your startup. And when you need a business loan, lenders typically charge you interest. So, what is interest?
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If you’re like many small businesses, you account for company assets that you can see and touch. But, what about the items of value that aren’t physical? You may be undervaluing your business by forgetting your intangible assets. What are intangible assets?
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As a business owner, you might need to hire a worker at some point or another. And depending on your type of business, you might need to hire employees, independent contractors, or both to get the job done.
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At some point or another, you may decide to incorporate your company. Like many things in business, incorporation has its advantages and disadvantages. Read on to learn the pros and cons of incorporating a business to determine if it’s a good fit for your company.
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Quick: Off the top of your head, how much money is your business bringing in? How much are you spending? At some point, investors, lenders, and (cough) you will need to know. But don’t panic when someone asks about your company’s revenue and expenses. Just whip out your income statement. What is an income statement, […]
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As a small business owner, you need to track your income and expenses. And to organize your business finances, you must select an accounting method. One method you can choose is modified cash-basis accounting, or hybrid accounting. Learn the ins and outs of the modified method, how it differs from other accounting methods, and its […]
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