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September 30, 2020

9 In-Store Marketing Strategies You Need to Implement Immediately

Digital marketing strategies are great for spreading your brand's message, building customer communities online, alerting your customer base to new deals and products,... Read More
September 25, 2020

Business Story: The Original New Orleans Po-Boy and Gumbo Shop, Austin

Darold Gordon was well positioned to open his popular restaurant in Austin, Texas. He learned how to create Cajun Cuisine at the age of seventeen in New Orleans,... Read More
September 22, 2020

Interim Financial Statements: The Fundamentals

Like any good small business owner, you likely want to know how your business is performing on a regular basis. You can use interim financial statements for exactly... Read More
September 22, 2020

Partnership Vs. S Corp: Differences You Should Know About

When starting a new small business, you may want to figure out whether an S-corporation or partnership is a better business structure for you. Your choice can be... Read More
September 22, 2020

Inventory To Sales Ratio: Seven Things To Know

The inventory to sales ratio, sometimes known as the inventories to sales ratio or inventory as a percentage of sales, compares the value of the items you keep in... Read More
September 18, 2020

Customer Financing: Advantages and Disadvantages

Your business is set up and you’re ready to bring in customers. However, your potential customers are walking away (or abandoning their carts) without finalizing their... Read More
September 17, 2020

EAR vs. APR: What are the Differences Between EAR and APR?

If you're in the market for a business loan, you've probably seen a dizzying array of acronyms like APR, APY, and EAR. Understanding the subtle difference between them... Read More
September 17, 2020

Billable Expense Income: 6 Main Sources of Billable Expense

Small business owners wear many hats, accountants being one of the most important and most overwhelming among them. Staying on top of revenues and expenses is... Read More
September 17, 2020

Negative Retained Earnings: Definition, Impacts, and Effects

Your business’s balance sheet is filled with figures that spell out your business’s financial health. It may be tempting to keep things simple with a final profit or... Read More

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