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Business Recordkeeping, Billing, and Accounting Systems

Get control of your business record keeping system. This section will show you how to set up your accounting and record keeping system, how to create and read important business reports. Find out how to set up debit/credit card processing for payments. Finally, you will learn how to set up a billing and collection system to bring in receivables to keep your business profitable.
How Do I Notify Federal, State, Local Agencies About My Business Addr…
How to notify federal, state, local agencies about your business address change.
How to Select a CPA/Tax Preparer
Advice from a CPA on how to find a CPA.
Business Disaster Planning Tips from the SBA
How to Prepare a Business Disaster Plan; what to include in your business disaster plan.
Protect Your Business Before, and Restore Your Business After
If a disaster hit your business, would you be ready? It is a question every business owner show be able to say "Yes!" to. Learn how to protect your business records from a disaster, how to plan for a disaster, how to restore those records after a disaster, and how to get post-disaster financial assistance from the SBA.
How Can I Reconstruct Business Records After a Disaster?
Reconstructing business records after a disaster
What Must be Included in an Installment Agreement?
Installment agreement terms, to comply with Truth in Lending.
Cash Accounting vs. Accrual Accounting - Which Should I Use?
Cash Accounting and Accrual Accounting - How to determine which to use.
How do I Keep Personal and Business Funds Separate?
How to keep business and personal funds separate
Small Business Tax and Financial Terms Explained
This is a simple table to explain the terms in a financial statement or tax return
Backing up Your Business Computer Records
Most businesses have computer files that need to be backed up. Here is a discussion of how to back up your computer files.
Common Monthly Business Expenses
Although businesses differ in the types of expenses they have, many businesses have common monthly expenses.
Getting the Money: Setting Up a Collections Management System
Monitoring receivables, billing, and collections and setting up processes is a key to keeping your business profitable. Here is the way to set up this system
Working with Your Business Advisers
Here are some suggestions for working with a CPA, tax adviser, and attorney.
Determining Depreciation on Your Business Assets
Depreciation is the value of the assets your business owns, expensed over the life of each asset. Here is how to determine depreciation on your business assets.
Finding Help With Bookkeeping and Accounting
As you start your business, you will need someone to keep your business books and someone to review those books and help you with business taxes. Here is what to look for in a bookkeeper and a CPA.
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