Moneying articles focus on all aspects related to business finance, including budgeting, bookkeeping, pricing strategy, insurance, and more. Since you presumably went into business to make money, knowing how to manage it effectively will help keep you in business and move you toward the profitability you seek.
TaxSlayer performed a Tax IQ survey for tax preparation attitudes and perceived tax preparation abilities by Americans, and some interesting results came out of it. 28% of individuals would rather go without a cell phone or car for a week instead of having to face the task of tax preparation. 53% have no confidence in their ability to complete tax forms without professional … [Read more...]
In theory, a sustainable business is one that makes more money than it spends. The problem with this oversimplified view lies in the fact that it assumes that you start from zero. This is not the case with most startups that have to get in debt to even launch. Aside from this, the ways in which you spend your money, reinvest and make financial projections affects the efficiency … [Read more...]
U.S. military veterans and reservists have developed personal attributes such as determination, adaptability, and a willingness to take calculated risks. They’ve learned and developed these attributes through study, hard work, implementation, and by experience. These attributes are also the characteristics that make for successful entrepreneurs. One key hurdle for veterans … [Read more...]
According to the Thomson Reuters/PayNet Small Business Lending Index, small business lending is on the rise. In fact, in 2017 it rose by more than seven percent compared to 2016. But what does this mean? In the world of business, we often see a rise as a good thing, but in this case, it is far more complicated. Small businesses are far less resistant to economic conditions than … [Read more...]
The desire to help others is very strong in a lot of people. This is particularly true when those others are family members. While it’s true one of the earliest lessons many of us get is family comes first; how far is that supposed to go? Should you really be expected to put your financial future on the line for another person—especially family? It’s one of the riskiest money … [Read more...]
Offering a quality product or service is only one component of running a successful business. You also need an understanding of how to market that idea, get it to your customers, and make sure that your pricing model runs in step with your financial demands. While keeping your business afloat may seem like an arduous task, it’s a surmountable one. The following four obstacles … [Read more...]
Starting a business is no small endeavor and needless to say, you probably have a sizeable investment in your new company. Before launching, it is vital to understand that no one is going to be there to protect you against losses, so all the right insurance coverages should be in place from day one. However, as important as it is, money is just the beginning of the losses you … [Read more...]
If you run a company, then you know that you need to save every penny that you can to turn a profit in business. There are several things you can do that will help save your company money. Here are several that you may want to consider. Relocate Your Company to a College Town You probably don’t realize this, but college towns are a great source of labor. Current students are … [Read more...]
With April 15th just passing, it’s a great reminder that, as small business owners, we need all of the tax advantages we can get if we want to raise our bottom line. And while I’m more than happy to pay my fair share to Uncle Sam, I also don’t want to pay more than I have to. So the question is: How do I make the most of my write-offs so I get to keep a majority of the money … [Read more...]
Sometimes, no matter how successful your small business is, it makes sense to acquire a little extra capital or funds for various improvements, debt payments, and more. One of the more common financing options is to take out a small business loan. It is a remarkably simple and smart financial move for small or medium sized businesses and new enterprises. Why? You retain full … [Read more...]
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