http://businessknowledgesource.com/finance/ Finance and business information to help build your bottom line. en-us 2010-08-18T13:30:00-06:00 http://businessknowledgesource.com/finance/fixing_your_cash_flow_with_your_accounts_payable_031048.html Having a healthy cash flow will help your business remain successful. You need to have a quality accounts payable process set up in order to fix your cash flow and to make sure you have plenty of money to operate... Accounting DF 2010-08-18T13:30:00-06:00 http://businessknowledgesource.com/finance/finding_a_bank_for_your_small_business_031047.html One of the first things you must do when you establish a small business is to set up a business bank account. Depending upon your industry and personal credit rating, you may have a difficult time finding a good bank... Banks DF 2010-08-17T13:30:00-06:00 http://businessknowledgesource.com/finance/essential_aspects_of_business_bookkeeping_031046.html Tracking the transactions of your business is an important part of knowing how the cash flow looks and to make sure your business is strong and healthy. Bookkeeping is easy with all of the different software programs that are available... Bookkeeping DF 2010-08-16T13:25:00-06:00 http://businessknowledgesource.com/finance/discovering_the_difference_between_bookkeeping_and_accounting_031045.html Most small businesses assume that bookkeeping and accounting are the same thing. While they function closely and both deal with the business finances, they are two completely different entities. Much like sales and marketing, you need to take heed when... 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You must have a system in place to track your business transactions to make sure you have enough money to pay for the needs of the business. How much money is coming in... Business Budget DF 2010-08-12T13:10:00-06:00 http://businessknowledgesource.com/finance/all_about_getting_a_small_business_loan_031041.html Obtaining a small business loan, can be an overwhelming process. Charting the small business loan market can be scary your first time Many small business owners, dread the idea of having to go through it, however, most businesses need to... Loans DF 2010-08-11T13:10:00-06:00 http://businessknowledgesource.com/finance/advantages_and_disadvantages_of_equity_financing_031040.html There are several major decisions that must be made when you are starting a small business. One of the first ones is likely to be how to raise money, in order to finance your business operations. Keep in mind that... Business Budget DF 2010-08-10T13:05:00-06:00 http://businessknowledgesource.com/finance/advantages_and_disadvantages_of_debt_financing_031039.html Many new business owners choose debt financing, if they decide that they do not want to take on investors, and want total control of the business. Debt financing is most commonly used in order to start up a new business.... Debt DF 2010-08-09T12:05:00-06:00 http://businessknowledgesource.com/finance/why_cash_management_is_important_030818.html It is crucial for small businesses, to understand how important cash management is to their survival. Surveys that are conducted of failed businesses, show that most failed companies, (up to 60%), say that all or most of their failure, was... Cash Flow DK 2010-06-12T13:00:00-06:00 http://businessknowledgesource.com/finance/why_do_you_need_a_business_plan_030817.html Acquiring financing, investors, and partners for your business can be a challenge if you don't have the right type of documents ready. A business plan offers you the ability to teach others about your business so you can acquire the... Management DK 2010-06-11T13:55:00-06:00 http://businessknowledgesource.com/finance/what_you_will_need_for_a_small_business_loan_030816.html How you present yourself can often times mean the difference between getting the small business loan you need and going home empty handed. Small business owners who take the time to make sure they have the right loan documentation, and... Business Loans DK 2010-06-10T13:50:00-06:00 http://businessknowledgesource.com/finance/what_to_do_with_a_business_finance_loan_030815.html When you apply for business finance loans, you need to read through the application and make sure there are no restrictions or limitations on how you can use the money. Some of the loans out there state the funds can... Business Loans DK 2010-06-09T13:45:00-06:00 http://businessknowledgesource.com/finance/what_makes_a_business_sound_030814.html Acquiring money for your business is essential but there are other things you need follow in order to make a business sound and ensure that it will last for many years. A solid business plan will go a long ways... Business Budget DK 2010-06-08T13:25:00-06:00