Expenses

Track and manage expenses to save money and grow your business.

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expenses

Reduce operating costs with 14 effective and simple tips

January 20, 2022

Manage expenses

How do I track my expenses?

September 11, 2019

Manage expenses

Overhead costs: How they impact your business

June 24, 2019

Expenses

How to calculate and track overhead costs for your small business

May 25, 2021

expenses

How to organize and manage your business bills

December 2, 2020

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Manage expenses

What are accrued expenses? A breakdown of accrual accounting

October 26, 2023

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expenses

What are miscellaneous expenses?

March 25, 2023

Expenses

A guide to the best receipt scanners for small business owners

July 19, 2022

Expenses

Cómo rastrear los gastos: consejos, trucos y deducibles de impuestos

June 21, 2022

Expenses

How to track expenses: tips, tricks, and tax deductibles

June 21, 2022

expenses

Reduce operating costs with 14 effective and simple tips

January 20, 2022

9 Strategies to Reduce Business Expenses

November 29, 2021

How to Incorporate Indirect Costs Into Pricing

November 27, 2021

Electric Car Incentives for Small Businesses in Canada

November 27, 2021

small business expenses

How does the new tax reform bill affect small business?

November 18, 2021

Expenses

Understanding per diems: 5 things to know before your trip

July 30, 2021

Expenses

How to calculate and track overhead costs for your small business

May 25, 2021

expenses

How to organize and manage your business bills

December 2, 2020

Manage expenses

How do I track my expenses?

September 11, 2019

Manage expenses

Overhead costs: How they impact your business

June 24, 2019

Expenses

How to Write Off Vehicle Expenses

May 2, 2019

Expenses

5 Tips for Negotiating Better Shipping Terms

August 11, 2015

Expenses

Is it Financially Better to Buy or Lease Your Office Space?

June 4, 2015

Expenses

Assets vs. Expenses: Learning the Difference Can Make You Rich

October 8, 2014

Expenses

Pros and Cons of Leasing vs. Buying Equipment

June 25, 2014

Small Business Templates

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accounting

Free business budget templates (PDF/Excel) + how to create

January 7, 2022

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payments

How to follow up on a past due invoice in five steps [+ email templates]

August 16, 2024

Payroll

Payroll ledger: What it is and how it works (+ template)

April 5, 2024

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Starting a business

Free business plan template and how to fill it out

December 10, 2024

Travel expenses

Expenses

Understanding per diems: 5 things to know before your trip

July 30, 2021

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taxes

How to write off travel expenses: A complete guide on business travel expenses

February 14, 2024

taxes

2022 complete list of small-business tax deductions

January 22, 2022

Other costs

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bookkeeping

Marginal revenue and cost: Differences, calculations, and how-to guide

March 7, 2024

Midsize business

What are inventory carrying costs and how can you limit them?

December 3, 2021

Bookkeeping

How much does a bookkeeper cost?

July 21, 2023

taxes

13 common expenses and tax deductions for independent contractors

June 5, 2019

Payroll

Payroll expenses: A small business guide

May 18, 2023

Growing a business

The list of essential and unnecessary startup expenses

April 28, 2022

Budgeting

Cash flow

How to use envelope budgeting to manage small business cash flow

December 11, 2020

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Bookkeeping

What is gross profit and how to calculate it [+ examples]

August 28, 2024

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Cash flow

What is a cash reserve? A business guide

November 7, 2023

Finance

Understanding financial projections and forecasting

January 5, 2022

Cash flow

Cash flow guide: Definition, types, how to analyze

March 17, 2023

Cash flow

Cash flow projections: What they are and why you need them

February 1, 2023

Cash flow

What is negative cash flow? 5 tips to manage it

September 9, 2020

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Invoicing

What is an invoice? Guide, examples, and what to include

January 25, 2021

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Invoicing

Invoice due upon receipt: Should you use it? And pros and cons

July 24, 2024

Invoicing

What is an invoice number? How to assign (with examples)

July 13, 2024

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Payroll

What is payroll processing? How to process payroll step-by-step

July 8, 2020

Payroll

How to do payroll in 9 steps in 2022

September 22, 2022

Payroll

Payroll expenses: A small business guide

May 18, 2023

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Taxes

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taxes

Ultimate guide to small business tax forms, schedules, and resources

January 25, 2024

taxes

What business owners need to know about deferred tax assets and liabilities

October 19, 2021

taxes

How to file small business taxes in 5 quick steps in 2025

December 9, 2024

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