Category: Finance

February 19, 2019

A report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics cites two primary reasons why businesses fail — lack of proper planning and poor leadership. In a way, both these factors are tied to the decisions made by the business owner. […]

February 15, 2019

The best way to ensure that you don’t get a bigger bill than necessary come income tax time is to double check you are getting every deduction possible. There are multiple small business tax deductions available to sole-proprietorships and other […]

February 6, 2019

For small business owners, raising capital has never been as easy as it is today. Banks have eased credit to small businesses. Fintech startups are expanding online lending options. And business lending opportunities have looked so promising even tech giants, […]

February 5, 2019

Apple has been slapped with a hefty tax bill in France, according to several reports. The tech giant has agreed with France’s tax authorities to pay 500 million euros ($571 million) in back taxes, Reuters is reporting, citing local media […]

February 1, 2019

If you want your business to grow, then you’re going to have to set aside both time and money to marketing. That’s not an issue when you’re an enterprise level business that has the resources to spend on marketing. These […]

January 30, 2019

You might occasionally encounter a business owner who has a dim view of debt. That’s unfortunate, because debt, if you manage it properly, can help you grow your business. Here are several ways your business will benefit from the prudent […]

January 30, 2019

When a startup goes out of business, it’s typically a line item in a newsletter like Term Sheet about how much capital it had raised and from whom. That’s exactly what happened when we reported last week that Munchery had […]

January 29, 2019

One of the biggest problems faced by small businesses is consistent cash flow. A US Bank study found that cash flow problems account for why 82% of small businesses fail! It’s understandable; many people who start businesses do so because […]

January 29, 2019

At some point during your career working for a SaaS business, you will unfortunately come across a situation where the client wants a financial compensation. The reasons for this can come from a number of places, but often come from […]

January 22, 2019

Crowdfunding has become a viable form for funding a venture, project, cause, event and much more. For small businesses looking to bypass traditional sources of financing such as bank loans, angel investing or venture capital, it is now a great […]