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It's important to have hard figures on how your business is doing at your finger tips. Keeping track of these numbers doesn't have to take time. Here are three dashboards that will do the work for you.

Even if your company is profitable, you could still run out of that oh-so-important business lifeblood: cash. Here are some common capital issues to avoid.

U.S. consumers continued to pay down debt in the first quarter of 2013 as household wealth rose above its pre-recession peak.

More than half of businesses that meet their income forecasts fail. Here's why and what steps you can take to make sure your business forecasts are financially sound.

While many small merchants only accept cash or checks, most consumers prefer plastic.

Two U.S. accounting organizations aim to give business owners streamlined options for financial reporting.

These guidelines will help you settle on the right amount for you and your business.

In starting up, paying top dollar for the biggest and best tools, gadgets and the like could cost you even more in the long run. Instead, you should think smarter, not bigger.

A bill which would end tax-free online shopping moves on to the House of Representatives, where it is likely to be met with resistance from anti-tax Republicans.

In two surveys released today, small-business owners report being more optimistic about their company's future, though concerns persist about government regulation, the economy, taxes and health care.

Several factors go into deciding how much inventory you need to stock. We take a look at the essential elements to consider.

CEOs are cutting back on their salaries left and right this week -- from President Obama to J.C. Penney CEO, Ron Johnson. Are you a candidate for a pay cut? Here are three signs you might be.

Deciding how much to pay yourself can be tricky. Here's how to determine what you're worth.

Startups simply must make a budget and stick to it. Otherwise, you could wind up a statistic. Here are just three ways to keep your costs down.

With interest rates at record lows, refinancing your home mortgage is one way to create some wiggle room in your budget. Here's how to be prepared.

What you need to consider to keep your business up and running when forces beyond your control cause you to temporarily shut down your business.

April 15th is right around the corner. Here's how to minimize what you owe to Uncle Sam.

How to figure out where your company can expand and the financial models to get you there.

Working capital has a direct impact on cash flow in a business. Consider these five common sources of short-term working capital financing.

The Small Business Administration is offering help on navigating the new health-care reform requirements.

Follow these seven tips to get your finances on track in the New Year.