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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

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
September 07, 2020

How To Ask Customers To Pay Their Outstanding Balance

Your cash flow depends on invoices being paid in a timely manner. However, not every client or customer will pay the money they owe you on schedule. If asking for... Read More
July 27, 2020

How to Calculate Total Current Assets

The current assets formula, sometimes called the total current assets formula, is a key indicator of your business's short-term financial health. Your goal should be... Read More
July 06, 2020

Bookkeeping vs. Accounting: Main Differences & Similarities

Every business owner should know that although accounting and bookkeeping accounting are both important business functions, there are differences. Both accountants and... Read More
May 24, 2019

5 Most Important Financial Policies and Procedures for Small Business

A policy is a written set of ideas or plans used to make decisions. No matter what type of business you own, there are lots of workplace policies you should have in... Read More
May 21, 2019

10 Rapid Business Growth Problems You Should Be Aware Of

Fast-growing businesses can face financial, legal, staffing, and supplier issues. Don’t get blindsided, check out these rapid growth problems and tips on how to avoid... Read More

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