"Numbers get confusing. I'm never quite sure what I should be looking at. But my gut has never failed me." Most small business owners are
FINANCE
Finances can be overwhelming to business owners. Here's our collection of blog posts and small business tools & templates with our best finance tips & advice to help business owners just like you!
How to measure business performance — use numbers and not your gut!
Numbers give me a headache. I don't want to stare at spreadsheets all day -- I get a good enough "gut" feel just from running my business.
Reading a balance sheet: 3 things business owners need to look for
A business' financial statements are the most basic indicator of your business' health. But they can be confusing and complicated and,
How to read an income statement: What every business owner needs to know
One of the most basic of indicators of the health of any business is its financial statements. I'm not saying they are the be-all-end-all.
5 things you are spending money on that are not (fully) tax deductible
My accountant says I made $300,000, but I don't see it in my bank account. Where did it go? Every year at tax time, business owners call me
My business is growing, but my bank account is shrinking! Here’s 4 reasons why.
Growing a businesses means you'll consume a lot of cash. No one told you that, did they? When your business grows from sales of $350,000
Pricing Strategies: How to figure out how much to charge clients
It's so hard to pick a number when we're reworking our pricing strategies. We want to price our products or services at a number that
How to increase prices without losing clients
I have a conversation like this almost every week: "I'm so tired. I don't know how I can work any harder. I've been at this for 3 years and
The Ultimate Small Business Pricing Kit: How to Increase Your Prices Without Losing Clients
If you want to stop working yourself to the bone, being busy all the time and not making great money, you need this small business pricing
Why should small business owners care about sales tax?
As a small business owner, you have a big to do list. Pretty far down on that list (if it is even there) is making sure that you are meeting