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Basic Accounting Terms and Concepts - There are a few (and only a few) things you need to understand in order to make setting up your accounting system easier. They're basic, and they will probably clear up any confusion you may have had in the past when talking with your CPA or other technical accounting types.

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Accounting Terms Every Businessperson Should Know - This glossary of accounting terms will get you up to speed if you're new to business.

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Bookkeeping and Accounting Basics - While keeping track of your business's finances may seem overwhelming, it's not that hard when you know the basics of accounting and bookkeeping.

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Cash vs. Accrual Accounting - Cash or accrual? All small businesses need to choose one of these methods of accounting.

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The Importance of Cash Management - Business analysts report that poor management is the main reason for business failure. Poor cash management is probably the most frequent stumbling block for entrepreneurs. Understanding the basic concepts of cash flow will help you plan for the unforeseen eventualities that nearly every business faces.

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Financial Statements: The Balance Sheet - The balance sheet is a snapshot of the company's financial standing at an instant in time. The balance sheet shows the company's financial position, what it owns (assets) and what it owes (liabilities and net worth). The "bottom line" of a balance sheet must always balance.

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Reading a Balance Sheet - A balance sheet communicates the state of your business to you and to others, and is key in business valuation and assessing the financial health of your company.

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Financial statements can be used as a roadmap on your business journey to economic success. Using numbers as navigation aids can steer you in the right direction and help you avoid costly breakdowns.

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Building Your Small Business Accounting Team - Numbers are an important part of business. To get a grasp on your small business accounting and financials, should you hire a bookkeeper, an accountant, a controller, or a Chief Financial Officer (CFO)?

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The 10 Rules of Cash Flow 101 - Cash flow is the lifeblood of all businesses. Learn the Cash Flow 101 Rules to free yourself from money worries.

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How to Find a Good Accountant - Many business owners often ask me how do they find a good accountant. So here's a step-by-step guide to selecting and finding a good accountant.

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Know your In-House Financial Manager - There are a multitude of reasons to get to know your in-house financial person, be it a CFO, Controller, Bookkeeper, or whatever title you have chosen to bestow upon them.

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A collection of articles about finding the right financial professional for your business.

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How to Manage Home Business Cash Flow Effectively - Cash flow is said to be the lifeblood of any business. If you need help in managing your cash flow, here is a comprehensive guide in handling and managing your cash more effectively.

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How to Better Manage Your Cash Flow - These four steps will help you keep track of the money coming in and out of your growing company.

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A collection of articles about cash flow management.