Amanda Cameron

Starting a business is exciting. But before you become your own boss, make sure you can afford to get your idea off the ground. You don’t want to run out of cash before you have the chance to start making a profit. Pay attention to the hidden costs of running a business.

As a small business owner, it’s easy to get caught up in day-to-day operations. Periodically, ask yourself questions about the tasks you complete. One question you should answer is whether or not you should switch to accounting software. Why use accounting software?

Whether you’re a startup or an established business, you need a consistent way to do your accounting. Take a look at the small business accounting checklist below to help you keep track of your financial tasks.

If you’re an online seller, you have different rules for sales tax than brick-and-mortar businesses. You hear it asked time, and time again: “do I have to collect sales tax for online sales?” Short answer: yes, most of the time. Sales tax is complicated, but it can be especially challenging for e-commerce stores. If you operate […]

As a small business owner, getting approved for a line of credit is not easy. You need to make sure your credit application has the best chances of securing a loan or line of credit. Follow the tips below to show lenders you’re creditworthy with a strong small business credit application.

Late payments can cause serious cash flow issues for a small business. You can’t afford to wait around for overdue invoices. So, what do you do when a customer won’t pay?

Finding solutions to accounting tasks helps you focus on your main business activities. As a small business owner, you may be able to use the cash-basis method for accounting. When is cash-basis accounting acceptable?

As a small business owner, the potential of getting an IRS audit is intimidating. But, you can avoid IRS audit red flags that might trigger an audit at your company and prevent them from coming up in the future.

The first time filing taxes for small business owners can be overwhelming.