As a small business owner, it is natural to try to cut operating costs wherever you can. One of the ways you may be doing that is by managing your own finances. You may figure you can always get help at tax time and handle things yourself the rest of the time. Whether you are a sole proprietor or …
Moneying Articles and Interviews (category)
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.
Going the Extra Mile: Putting Your Vehicle in the Company Name
There is no doubt about it that when you seek out small business ownership, you are looking for a certain way of life and the perks that come with it. Obviously you will need to work hard to get there, but one of the top reasons for going into business for yourself is all of the tax breaks and …
What Insurance Do I Really Need for My Small Business?
If you are ready to launch a new small business, you may be wondering what types of insurance coverage you need. Just as you insure your home and your car, there are certain policies you need in order to protect your business from risks associated with unexpected events, liabilities and other …
Importance of Budget Planning: Avoiding Lost Opportunities from Cash Flow Shortfalls
There are many things to consider when managing a business; hiring, marketing, and actual delivery of the goods or services to your clients. At any stage of delivering value to your clients, things can go wrong. Miscommunication can lead to missed deadlines, poor internal controls can lead to …
Five Ways to Keep Money in Your Pocket as a Small Business Owner
The Ancient Roman playwright Plautus is credited with coining the phrase: “You must spend money to make money.” Certainly, as a small business owner, you know that to be true. Even with the leanest start-up, there are costs to running a business. The trick, of course, is to earn more money …
The Way to Use Credit Cards That They Don’t Want You To Know
Chances are if you are reading this then you already know the dangers of debt. The fact of the matter is that debt is a two edged sword. Debt can cripple anyone if they aren’t careful and some people have even shied away from debt entirely. Having debt can creep up out of nowhere on a person or a …
