Processing employee payroll might sound like one of the most routine aspects of running a small business, but there is more to it than just cutting cheques. It is a crucial core business function and it be costly if you make a mistake. Tackling all of the necessary responsibilities for payroll — from totaling hours […]
Starting a business can be a tricky thing. There are so many things to keep track of and take into consideration, and it is often too easy for a new or inexperienced business owner to get derailed. But one important aspect of keeping the company running smoothly is in determining the value of the business […]
America is a country of entrepreneurs: recent studies show that although there are more than 25 million businesses across America, fully 5 million of them have only one employee. While owner-run businesses tend to have much lower overhead than multi-employee companies, they can flounder in cases where the owner is wearing too many hats. When […]
There are plenty of ways to make money for those willing to take a chance. The American stock market opened its doors on Wall Street on January 4th, 1865, allowing thousands of wealthy investors to buy stocks and potentially turn their investments into fortunes. Unfortunately, stocks can be a risky endeavor as the stock market […]
Business valuation tools are important for determining just how much companies are worth. This is valuable information whether companies are going public, or whether the company is going to be up for sale and the owners need an accurate assessment of worth. Business valuation is a multi-step process and requires several forms of information. It?s […]
What are the benefits of getting cash for annuity payments? Perhaps it’s from a lawsuit, or maybe it’s a lottery annuity, but you’ve found yourself with a structured settlement. You’re getting cash in regular payments, but it’s taking too long and coming in too slowly, and the monthly expenses are building — car insurance, medical […]
There are few things more American than the start-up company. Every month, about 543,000 new companies open their doors around the country. Staying in business is the hard part. Nearly 70% of new businesses with employees survive for two years. About 50% are around after five years. By the ten year mark, only a third […]
