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Financial Management

Tax and bookkeeping basics you need to run and grow your business.

Financial KPIs.

Financial management

14 Financial metrics and KPIs to help measure your business's strength

March 15, 2023

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Running a business

Glossary of the most important financial terms to know

August 17, 2023

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

October 3, 2024

Expenses

Expenses

How to calculate and track overhead costs for your small business

May 25, 2021

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Manage expenses

How do I track my expenses?

September 11, 2019

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Manage expenses

Overhead costs: How they impact your business

June 24, 2019

Invoicing

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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

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Invoicing

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

July 13, 2024

Payroll

Payroll

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

July 8, 2020

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Payroll

How to do payroll in 9 steps in 2022

September 22, 2022

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Payroll

Payroll expenses: A small business guide

May 18, 2023

Taxes

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taxes

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

January 25, 2024

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taxes

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

October 19, 2021

Small business owners review tax files and documents.

taxes

How to file small business taxes: A 7-step guide

January 11, 2024

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