As your small business begins to make transactions, you must record them in your books. If you want an “easy” way to track business finances, you may consider using single-entry bookkeeping instead of double-entry bookkeeping. Single-entry bookkeeping lets you record transactions quickly so you can get back to running your business. But what are the […]

Running a small business takes passion, gumption, and determination. But, becoming a small business owner isn’t a fast track to getting rich. So, how much do small business owners make? How much does a small business owner make a year? Incomes vary because of factors like industry, geographic location, and experience. Being a small business […]

To stay on top of your business expenses, you need to constantly plan and update your small business budget. When you make a traditional budget, you use the previous budget and tweak it. This might not be the most effective way to make a budget, especially for small companies. Another option is zero-based budgeting. What […]

Do you know how profitable your small business’s operations are? You don’t have to be a financial expert to find out. You can calculate your gross profit to compare the funds you put into your business. Gross profit definition Gross profit is the revenue left over after you deduct the costs of making a product […]

When you start a business, do you just wing it? Or, do you take time to plan and research your strategies before you jump into the market? If you’re like most entrepreneurs, you probably prepare your business before taking the plunge. Before diving into a market or switching up a strategy, you need to do […]

Sometimes, you don’t have all the necessary information for accounting. Missing or incorrect details can derail your bookkeeping efforts, but you need to record every transaction. Use a suspense account when you’re not sure where to record general ledger entries. What is a suspense account? A suspense account is an account where you record unclassified […]