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How to Use Financial Data to Make Better Business Decisions

Oct 14, 2016 | Accounting

When it comes to making smart business decisions, using analytics and metrics to guide you will ultimately lead to the best results. In this blog, we will discuss some ways you can use your financial tools to create smart, data-driven decisions. Balance Sheets...

6 Quick Tips to Build Your Startup’s Budget

Oct 6, 2016 | Accounting, Financial Management

Budgeting is an important part of reaching your financial goals, and a powerful tool for any business owner. A budget is used to regulate how quickly and in what ways your money is being used. Using this tool helps maintain short and long term financial plans, which...

Understanding Your Startup’s Cash Flows

Oct 4, 2016 | Accounting

Managing money isn’t usually what draws people toward becoming entrepreneurs, but it’s a big part of the game. While learning all the ins and outs of cash flow can be a major time investment, lack of knowledge about managing cash flows is one of the top reasons why...

6 Financial Books Every Small Business Owner Should Read

Jun 22, 2016 | Accounting, Business Insights

Starting your small business can be stressful and overwhelming. These 6 books will help you make sense of your numbers and give you a guide to running your own business. Simple Numbers, Straight Talk. Big Profits! by Greg Crabtree Need help making sense of your...

5 Things a CPA Catches That You Might Miss

Jun 16, 2016 | Accounting, Business Insights

No one wants to be at the mercy of their accountant, stumbling through financial jargon they barely remember from years at undergrad, but with the title of CPA comes a knowledge of balance sheets and financial statements few of us will ever fully understand. Here are...

[Video] Emergency Funds: Are You Prepared?

Apr 19, 2016 | Accounting

Are you prepared for an unexpected cost? Life has many unpredictable costs that arise, and you should be prepared to pay these without going into debt. Check out our video below on the importance of an emergency fund as well as our blog on emergency funds for more...