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Finance & Accounting
13 guides about finance & accounting for business owners.
Inventory Accounting: FIFO, LIFO, and What to Use
Understand inventory accounting methods, their tax implications, and how to choose the right approach for your product-based business.
Internal Controls: Protecting Your Business from Fraud and Errors
Implement basic internal controls to prevent employee theft, accounting errors, and financial mismanagement in your small business.
Working with an Accountant: What to Expect and What to Demand
Get the most from your accountant relationship by knowing what to look for, what to ask, and what level of service your business actually needs.
Financial Ratios Every Owner Should Monitor
Learn the key financial ratios that reveal your business health, profitability, and risk — and how to use them for better decisions.
Building a Budget That Actually Gets Used
Create a practical small business budget that guides your spending, reveals problems early, and does not collect dust in a drawer.
Break-Even Analysis: Knowing Your Minimum to Survive
Calculate your break-even point so you know exactly how much revenue you need to cover costs before making a single dollar of profit.
Cash Flow Management: The Number That Kills More Businesses Than Profit
Master cash flow management to ensure your business survives and thrives, even when profit looks good on paper.
Accounts Payable: Managing What You Owe Without Killing Cash Flow
Learn how to manage your business obligations strategically, maintain vendor relationships, and keep cash flow healthy without missing payments.
Accounts Receivable Management: Getting Paid Faster
Practical strategies to reduce days sales outstanding, improve collections, and stop letting unpaid invoices drain your cash flow.
Setting Up Your Chart of Accounts the Right Way
Build a chart of accounts that organizes your finances for clear reporting, easy tax prep, and better decision-making from day one.
Cash vs. Accrual Accounting: Which One and Why It Matters
Understand the difference between cash and accrual accounting methods, when to use each, and the real-world impact on your business decisions.
Reading Your Financial Statements: P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow
Understand the three core financial statements every business owner must read, interpret, and use to make better decisions.
Bookkeeping Fundamentals: What Every Owner Must Track
Learn the essential bookkeeping practices every small business owner needs to maintain accurate financial records and make informed decisions.
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