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Your financial statements may not make the bestseller list, but they do tell an intriguing story — at least to a banker. Unfortunately, the tale they tell may be misleading.
Between now and the end of the year, businesses should take various actions to help their bottom line for 2010 and to get ready for 2011. Here are some actions to consider.
Diverting proceeds from cash sales and waiving fees for a friend are less noticeable cases of employee theft. Carve out time to establish financial controls.
Many business owners surmise that their accountant can do the job of both accounting and financial planning (or vice versa) when in fact, the two roles complement each other.
Even after you pique the interest of an investor, you have to convince him of the value of investing in your entrepreneurial efforts.
Accumulating real wealth is actually much simpler than most people believe.
You never want to fire anyone. As a business owner you want to lead, develop, and empower people.
Workers — especially freelancers — are increasingly finding that employers are using dishonest tactics to save money. What can you do to make sure you're paid?
The day you realize that you need a crisis strategy is usually the day you have a crisis.
Even the most sophisticated and well-meaning people can bring quirky behaviors to the workplace.
It's easy to be drawn to real-life success stories, but occasionally, some stories become embellished. Here are five companies that have amazing founding stories, with a few myths
What does it mean to be well-positioned for growth? How does a company ensure they'll be ready when the economy recovers?
As a result of seasonal credit demands, entrepreneurs frequently encounter difficulties managing their cash flow.
Telecommuting has its benefits, but a company that allows its employees to telecommute does face some unusual dilemmas. One of the most crucial is how to handle meetings.
The IRS have set out some pretty specific guidelines as to what's tax deductible for your next business trip.
It can be a sobering experience to look back on our day and see how little time we actually spent working on things that mattered. Here are ways to firewall our attention.
With fears swirling about a double-dip recession, many entrepreneurs are worried that we're in for another round of tough times.
A new industry is springing to life using clever business development practices for product diversification and market expansion. The industry is cyber crime, and you're the mark.
The budgeting process is on the horizon. A deeper but relatively quick evaluation of your business could be useful, not only to budgeting but also planning strategically.
