This section includes articles about small business finances. Our Finance section will educate you on how to manage your books, save money, sell your business, buy an existing business, how to start and build an emergency fund and much more.

If you use Paypal to accept payments for your business, you might want to check out this article. I discuss why Paypal sometimes freezes accounts and how you can prevent this from happening to you. Read More
Even if you have a good idea, it might be hard to find financing. One way you can improve your chances is try P2P lending, or some sort of crowdsourcing. You can usually get reasonable interest rates, plus you might be able to find someone willing to take a chance on you. Read More

Sick Days as a Home Business Owner

Sick Days as a Home Business Owner Avatar Posted by MMarquit under Finance
From http://plantingmoneyseeds.com 20 days ago
Made Hot by: HomeBusinessMedia on January 22, 2012 12:19 am
There are things that need to be done. Deadlines that need to be met. None of that goes away while you are sick. In fact, it just piles up. Read More
While your taxes are not due for several weeks still, this is the month that you will be receiving the documents you need to turn in: all of your W-2s, any 1099s you may have received for investments, and so on. Read More
With most prices steadily increasing nowadays, one must find ways to save in order for one’s business to survive. Using online accounting programs is a great way for businesses to streamline their day-to-day business operations in the area of sales management. Read More

Cash Flow Projections Made Simple

Cash Flow Projections Made Simple Avatar Posted by leapzone under Finance
From http://www.leapzonestrategies.com 29 days ago
Made Hot by: HomeBusinessMedia on January 13, 2012 11:35 pm
Melody Waterberg of Waterberg & Company Bookkeeping helps you understand cash flow projections and how to leverage that information. PERFORMANCE TIP OF THE WEEK: How to get paid on time! www.MyLeapTools.com Read More

Taxes: Is that a Home Business? Or a Hobby?

Taxes: Is that a Home Business? Or a Hobby? Avatar Posted by MMarquit under Taxes
From http://plantingmoneyseeds.com 31 days ago
Made Hot by: maplesummit on January 12, 2012 9:32 am
Even if you see your venture as a business, the IRS may decide it's a hobby. That can be problematic as you try to offset income with business losses. Read More

How To Close The Books on Your Startup

How To Close The Books on Your Startup Avatar Posted by sannwood under Finance
From http://www.openforum.com 32 days ago
Made Hot by: Entrepreneurosaurus on January 10, 2012 11:57 pm
The end of one venture often signals the start of something new and the beginning of the next exciting journey. Yet to embark on the next project, you’ll want to properly close the books on your previous company. Read More

What Is a Celebrity Endorsement Worth to You?

What Is a Celebrity Endorsement Worth to You? Avatar Posted by tuckerleroy under Finance
From http://www.openforum.com 35 days ago
Made Hot by: James John on January 7, 2012 11:37 am
Alethea Hickman, who owns Boca Raton's Passion for Pastry, risked a big expense for an endorsement from LeBron James, only to be let down. Read More

Be Smart with Social Media, Protect Your Finances

Be Smart with Social Media, Protect Your Finances Avatar Posted by MMarquit under Finance
From http://www.bargaineering.com 39 days ago
Made Hot by: sannwood on January 3, 2012 1:50 pm
Your social media profile can provide scammers with personal information, as well as provide banks and other financial service providers with information that allows them to build a consumer profile, and decide whether or not your business would be a good credit risk. Read More