Finance

Liquidity measures how easily and quickly a business can convert its assets into cash at a fair market value. Liquidity is important to small businesses in a number of situations. In the event of a downturn, for example, having assets that are “close” to cash may allow you to keep paying the bills until your […]

Learn what free cash flow is, how to calculate it, and why free cash flow is important to small businesses.

Learn all about liquidity ratios, including types of liquidity ratios, how to calculate them, and why they are important to small business owners.

Learn all about liquid assets, including why they matter for your small business and how to increase your liquid assets.

Learn what working capital management is, why it’s important, and how to improve your working capital management.

Learn what equipment financing is, how it works, equipment financing options, and the benefits of equipment financing.

Learn about the differences between financing and leasing equipment, and which option is right for your small business.

Need to save more money for your nonprofit company during tax season? Discover six important tax deductions nonprofit organizations can take in this guide.

Learn about the differences between working capital funding and term loans, and how to pick the right financing option for your small business.

Building and growing your small business is a major part of the American dream. But for many minorities, it feels inaccessible or even impossible. That’s partially so because minority-owned businesses often struggle to access capital: the cash and other resources necessary to build and grow a business from scratch. Minority business owners are much less […]

Learn how to determine a good working capital ratio for your small business, why it matters, and how to improve your working capital ratio.

Learn what negative working capital is, why it isn’t always a bad thing, and how small businesses find themselves with negative working capital.