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Accounting

Tips for Managing Your Business's Payroll

Payroll can be a cumbersome administrative task for small business owners. Here's how to simplify it.
Managing payroll is an integral part of running a successful business, so take the time to get it right.
Accounting

Do You Know These Basic Accounting Terms?

Knowing common accounting terms can lead to better decisions for your business.
By learning a few basic accounting terms, you can increase your financial savvy and improve your business.
Cash Management

Forms of Payment Fraud and How to Prevent Them

Don't let fraud hurt your business. Protect your company by watching for these five common attacks.
Protect your business by verifying any payment requests from a vendor or customer that look unusual.
Finance

Understanding What Bankruptcy Means

Commercial bankruptcies have increased during COVID-19. If you're struggling, know your options.
Chapter 11 is a type of bankruptcy that allows a business to continue to operate while it reorganizes its debts.
Management

Key Factors to Consider When Auditing Vendors

You want to ensure your business is running at its best. One way to do that is with a vendor audit.
Performing a vendor audit can help highlight potential risks, inefficiencies and compliance issues—before they become a problem.
Accounting

How Flex Pay Options Can Help Your Employees and Bottom Line

Flexible payment options can increase your employees' satisfaction and reduce your costs.
Providing flexible payments as part of your employment package can help you attract and retain the best talent.
Cash Management

The Basics of Holidays and Payment Processing

Learn how payroll and cash flow can shift when payment processing stops on US bank holidays.
There are 10 commonly observed bank holidays, which are also federal holidays.
Taxes

Breaking Down the Process of Filing Business Taxes

Here's what small business owners need to prepare their annual tax returns.
It's smart to put important deadlines on your calendar as part of your small business tax preparation checklist.
Accounting

The Basics of Direct Deposit for Employers

The added convenience of payroll direct deposit is a benefit for both businesses and employees.
Direct deposit gives employees faster, easier access to their pay while streamlining your company's payroll process.
Taxes

How to Report Income Correctly and Stay Compliant With Regulations

Follow these key steps to correctly file taxes while staying organized throughout the year.
The tax forms and deadlines you need to follow depend on your business structure.
Calculators

Purchase or Lease Equipment

Calculate if it makes better sense for your business to lease or purchase equipment.
Calculators

Financial Ratio Analysis

Measure the health of your business with a financial ration analysis.
Calculators

Sales Volume Required to Break Even

Calculate when your business will break-even.
Calculators

The Value of Your Business

Calculate the value of your business.

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