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Accounts Payable Fraud Can Fool Anybody - http://www.openforum.com

Posted by stillwagon428 under Finance
From http://www.openforum.com 4736 days ago
Made Hot by: James John on May 17, 2011 3:07 am

When your business is in the startup phase it is almost certain that the founder(s) will know where every single penny is being spent. But as your company grows, this becomes unrealistic and could become counterproductive if you neglect sales. But despite doing everything you should, fraud and mist Read More

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How To Read And Interpret A 10-K

Posted by tuckerleroy under Finance
From http://www.openforum.com 4738 days ago
Made Hot by: Entrepreneurosaurus on May 14, 2011 8:14 pm

The 10-K is one of the most important financial filings required by the SEC. All companies with publicly-traded securities must file one within 90 days of the close of their fiscal year. Read More

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Keeping Personal Expenses Separate From Business Expenses

Posted by MMarquit under Finance
From http://personaldividends.com 4736 days ago
Made Hot by: stillwagon428 on May 12, 2011 3:46 pm

Got a home business? Remember to keep your expenses -- and your bank accounts -- separate. This will help you with record keeping, especially for tax purposes. Read More

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7 Personal Finance Skills Every Solo Business Owner Must Master

Posted by SoloBizCoach under Finance
From http://www.solobizcoach.com 4743 days ago
Made Hot by: Entrepreneurosaurus on May 8, 2011 12:19 am

Personal finance is so critical for small business owners. Your personal finances are inextricably linked to your own finances. Here are 7 must know tips for solo business owners. Read More

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My First Pitch

Posted by benmaxmime under Raising Capital
From http://epiclaunch.com 4745 days ago
Made Hot by: Small Business Tribe on May 5, 2011 10:21 pm

"Ummmmm, hi, I’m Ben Lang, I’m working on MySchoolHelp, which is a platform where students can find and share notes from their high school.” That was the opening line of my first pitch in front of investors. As challenging as the process may have been, I can certainly say that it was one of the mos Read More

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3 Options To Help Business Owners Catch Up On Retirement Savings

Posted by stillwagon428 under Finance
From http://www.openforum.com 4744 days ago
Made Hot by: jnelson on May 4, 2011 7:04 pm

As small businesses struggled over the last several years, many owners put retirement savings on the back burner. Now that more businesses have stabilized, many owners are realizing that they have fallen behind in their retirement savings and want to catch up. Read More

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Keep Your Legal Budget In Check

Posted by stillwagon428 under Finance
From http://www.openforum.com 4750 days ago
Made Hot by: Sun Tzu Business Guide on May 1, 2011 10:32 pm

There are many reasons why companies continue to accept ambiguous pricing from the legal industry. Is it possible to control your legal expenditures? Yes. Here's how. Read More

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How To Get More Value From Your Bank

Posted by stillwagon428 under Finance
From http://www.openforum.com 4752 days ago
Made Hot by: Small Business Tribe on April 27, 2011 7:02 am

I started thinking about whether or not I was getting the most out of my banking relationship. Have you asked yourself this question? If not, what can you do about it? Read More

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Why "Broad-Based Tax Cuts" Would Still Be Best For Small Business

Posted by ShawnHessinger under Taxes
From http://www.drjeffcornwall.com 4756 days ago
Made Hot by: James John on April 25, 2011 3:05 am

By way of explaining why he's not a huge fan of a proposed angel investor tax credit, Belmont University professor of entrepreneurship Jeff Cornwall of "The Entrepreneurial Mind" reiterates why a "broad-based tax cut," the kind that leaves more money in the bank accounts of consumers and potential Read More

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Getting A Business Loan With Bad Credit

Posted by maplesummit under Finance
From http://www.openforum.com 4756 days ago
Made Hot by: Monsieur Eraser on April 24, 2011 1:17 am

As certain areas of the economy are beginning to show signs of recovery, many businesses poised to take advantage of this change lack the money to do so. Traditional lending options are unavailable due to their damaged credit ratings. Read More