Business Principles
- 11/27/2018 - Business Principles - A Pyramid of Levels
- 11/19/2015 - Penny Stocks- Introduction
- Business Principles Accounting
- Accounting Concepts and Principles
- 10/30/2018 - Insolvency - Detection
- 10/01/2018 - Pooling of Costs - Basic Understanding
- 11/02/2017 - Cash Flow From Operations - Understanding Cash Flow (Part II)
- 07/02/2017 - Cash Flow From Operations - Basic Formula
- 02/18/2017 - Working Trial Balance
- 01/11/2017 - Gross and Net Sales
- 01/11/2017 - Amortization of Financing Costs
- 12/28/2016 - Break-Even Analysis - Fundamentals
- 12/21/2015 - Treasury Stock - Fundamentals of Stock
- 01/27/2015 - Cost of Sales – Various Formats
- 12/27/2014 - Various Sets of Accounting Books
- 02/19/2014 - Fixed Costs – Explanation and Examples
- 01/14/2014 - Quick Ratio – Definition, Explanation and Proper Use
- 11/11/2013 - Deferred (Unearned) Revenue – Definition and Accounting Procedures
- 06/03/2013 - Revenue and Sales – What is the Difference?
- 04/06/2013 - Definition of Contribution Margin
- 03/07/2013 - An Explanation of Goodwill – Part I – Generating Goodwill
- 03/04/2013 - Format of the Profit and Loss Statement for Service Related Businesses
- 02/22/2013 - The Various Forms of Depreciation
- 02/16/2013 - How is Cost of Goods Sold in Retail Determined?
- 02/11/2013 - What is Accrual Accounting?
- 01/16/2013 - Cash Flow – A Basic Definition
- 01/15/2013 - What is Amortization?
- 01/12/2013 - Liquidity – What Does This Mean?
- 01/05/2013 - The Definition of Fixed Assets
- 12/23/2012 - Small Business Tax Depreciation – Section 179
- 12/20/2012 - What is 'Cost of Goods Sold'?
- 12/11/2012 - Depreciation - This is Weird Accounting
- 11/26/2012 - Accounting Principles
- Accounting Systems and Technology
- 08/16/2019 - Job Costing
- 06/29/2019 - QuickBooks Online - An Accountant's Review: 'D+'
- 11/08/2018 - Purchase Orders - Introduction to Fundamentals
- 11/04/2018 - Journals and Ledgers
- 11/03/2018 - Class Accounting With QuickBooks
- 08/23/2018 - Item Codes - Fundamental Understanding
- 08/08/2016 - Gathering Data from Sales
- 10/10/2015 - Perpetual Inventory
- 07/06/2015 - Internal Controls – Fixed Assets
- 06/08/2015 - Control Accounts in Accounting
- 03/31/2015 - QuickBooks – Best Accounting Software for Small Business
- 10/17/2014 - Project Accounting – Introduction and Value
- 04/25/2014 - Bank Reconciliations - Fundamentals
- 12/03/2013 - Point of Sale System – Introduction
- 11/27/2013 - Chart of Accounts – Layout
- 03/18/2013 - Effective Internal Controls for Cash
- 02/16/2013 - Operating Control Reports in Business
- 01/18/2013 - Create a File Structure for Accounting
- 12/16/2012 - Use Phase Accounting in Construction - Part I
- 11/19/2012 - Choose The Right Accounting Software
- Advanced Bookkeeping
- 09/23/2018 - Bookkeeping - Policies and Procedures (Lesson 96)
- 07/02/2018 - Bookkeeping - Controls in Accounting (Lesson 95)
- 03/27/2018 - Bookkeeping - Employer Provided Vehicle (Lesson 94)
- 02/24/2018 - Bookkeeping - Other Employer Provided Benefits (Lesson 93)
- 02/04/2018 - Bookkeeping - Cafeteria Plans (Lesson 92)
- 02/04/2018 - Bookkeeping - Health Savings, Reimbursement and Flexible Spending Accounts (Lesson 91)
- 01/29/2018 - Bookkeeping - Employer Provided Retirement Plans (Lesson 90)
- 01/29/2018 - Bookkeeping - Employee Health Insurance Mandate (Lesson 89)
- 01/23/2018 - Bookkeeping - Employee Benefits (Lesson 88)
- 01/22/2018 - Bookkeeping - Estimating Extraordinary Items (Lesson 87)
- 01/21/2018 - Bookkeeping - Estimating Warranties (Lesson 86)
- 01/21/2018 - Bookkeeping - Estimating Bad Debts (Lesson 85)
- 01/20/2018 - Bookkeeping - Estimating Employee Benefits (Lesson 84)
- 01/16/2018 - Bookkeeping - Estimating Depreciation (Lesson 83)
- 01/11/2018 - Bookkeeping - Estimates (Lesson 82)
- 01/10/2018 - Bookkeeping - Restricted Accounts (Lesson 81)
- 12/02/2017 - Bookkeeping - Regulator Accounts (Lesson 80)
- 11/19/2017 - Bookkeeping - Internal Accounts (Lesson 79)
- 11/17/2017 - Bookkeeping - Temporary Accounts (Lesson 78)
- 11/03/2017 - Bookkeeping - Cost Accounting (Lesson 77)
- 11/01/2017 - Bookkeeping - Retail Accounting with Item Tracking (Lesson 76)
- 10/31/2017 - Bookkeeping - Completed Contract Accounting (Lesson 75)
- 10/29/2017 - Bookkeeping - Percentage of Completion Method (Lesson 74)
- 10/29/2017 - Bookkeeping - Phase Costing (Lesson 73)
- 10/28/2017 - Bookkeeping - Project (Job) Costing (Lesson 72)
- 09/02/2017 - Bookkeeping - Departmental Accounting (Lesson 71)
- Bookkeeping - Introduction and Basic Understanding
- 01/27/2017 - Bookkeeping - You are a Bookkeeper Now (Lesson 28)
- 01/26/2017 - Bookkeeping with QuickBooks (Lesson 27)
- 01/24/2017 - Bookkeeping - Various Terms (Lesson 26)
- 01/20/2017 - Bookkeeping - Cash or Accrual (Lesson 25)
- 01/19/2017 - Bookkeeping - The Accounting Equation (Lesson 24)
- 01/18/2017 - Bookkeeping - Schedules (Lesson 23)
- 01/17/2017 - Bookkeeping - Control Accounts (Lesson 22)
- 01/15/2017 - Bookkeeping - Proper Income Statement Presentation (Lesson 21)
- 01/14/2017 - Bookkeeping - Proper Balance Sheet Presentation (Lesson 20)
- 01/13/2017 - Bookkeeping - Other Expenses and Revenue (Lesson 19)
- 01/12/2017 - Bookkeeping - Chart of Accounts Using the Numbering System (Lesson 18)
- 12/24/2016 - Bookkeeping – Parent–Child Accounts (Lesson 17)
- 03/28/2016 - Bookkeeping – Debits and Credits with the Trial Balance (Lesson 16)
- 03/14/2016 - Bookkeeping – Complex Entries (Lesson 15)
- 01/30/2016 - Bookkeeping – Debits and Credits in Parenthesis with the Profit and Loss Statement (Lesson 14)
- 09/12/2015 - Bookkeeping – Debits and Credits with Parenthesis on the Balance Sheet (Lesson 13)
- 08/27/2015 - Bookkeeping – Contra Accounts (Lesson 12)
- 08/22/2015 - Bookkeeping – Chart of Accounts (Lesson 11)
- 08/21/2015 - Bookkeeping – Debits and Credits in Equity Accounts (Lesson 10)
- 08/20/2015 - Bookkeeping – Financial Statement Relationships (Lesson 9)
- 08/19/2015 - Bookkeeping – Debits and Credits in Expense Accounts (Lesson 8)
- 08/16/2015 - Bookkeeping – Debits and Credits in Cost of Sales Accounts (Lesson 7)
- 08/11/2015 - Bookkeeping – Debits and Credits in Revenue Accounts (Lesson 6)
- 08/04/2015 - Bookkeeping – Debits and Credits in Liability Accounts (Lesson 5)
- 08/03/2015 - Bookkeeping – Debits and Credits in Asset Accounts (Lesson 4)
- 08/01/2015 - Bookkeeping – Ledgers and Journals (Lesson 3)
- 07/30/2015 - Bookkeeping – Dual Entry System (Lesson 2)
- 07/29/2015 - Bookkeeping – Account Types (Lesson 1)
- Bookkeeping - Regular Business Activity
- 08/13/2017 - Bookkeeping - Advanced Skillsets (Lesson 70)
- 08/12/2017 - Bookkeeping - Closing the Books (Lesson 69)
- 07/29/2017 - Bookkeeping - Trial Balance Advanced Concepts (Lesson 68)
- 07/16/2017 - Bookkeeping - Adjusting Journal Entries (Lesson 67)
- 07/16/2017 - Bookkeeping - Complex Entries Expanded (Lesson 66)
- 07/15/2017 - Bookkeeping - Recurring Entries (Lesson 65)
- 07/09/2017 - Bookkeeping - Charitable Giving (Lesson 64)
- 07/08/2017 - Bookkeeping - Other Transportation Costs (Lesson 63)
- 07/08/2017 - Bookkeeping - Auto Costs Related to Owners and Family Members (Lesson 62)
- 07/04/2017 - Bookkeeping - Mileage Reimbursement (Lesson 61)
- 07/02/2017 - Bookkeeping - Vehicle Operations and Accounting (Lesson 60)
- 06/25/2017 - Bookkeeping - Other Taxes (Lesson 59)
- 06/17/2017 - Bookkeeping - Tracking Income Taxes (Lesson 58)
- 06/17/2017 - Bookkeeping - Franchise Fee and Revenue Taxes (Lesson 57)
- 06/11/2017 - Bookkeeping - Meals Tax (Lesson 56)
- 06/10/2017 - Bookkeeping - Suspense Accounts (Lesson 55)
- 05/13/2017 - Bookkeeping - Loan Accounting (Lesson 54)
- 04/23/2017 - Bookkeeping - Amortization (Lesson 53)
- 03/19/2017 - Bookkeeping - Book and Tax Depreciation (Lesson 52)
- 03/19/2017 - Bookkeeping - Depreciation Schedules (Lesson 51)
- 03/12/2017 - Bookkeeping - Introduction to Depreciation (Lesson 50)
- 03/05/2017 - Bookkeeping - Fixed Asset Purchases (Lesson 49)
- 03/05/2017 - Bookkeeping - Controlling Cash (Lesson 48)
- 03/03/2017 - Bookkeeping - Bank Reconciliations (Lesson 47)
- 02/24/2017 - Bookkeeping - Tracking Cash (Lesson 46)
- 02/20/2017 - Bookkeeping - Cash Disbursements (Lesson 45)
- 02/20/2017 - Bookkeeping - Petty Cash (Lesson 44)
- 02/18/2017 - Bookkeeping - Accounts Payable Management (Lesson 43)
- 02/17/2017 - Bookkeeping - Purchases Via Credit Cards (Lesson 42)
- 02/17/2017 - Bookkeeping - Tracking Purchases (Lesson 41)
- 02/17/2017 - Bookkeeping - Tracking Sales Tax (Lesson 40)
- 02/16/2017 - Bookkeeping - Tracking Returns and Allowances (Lesson 39)
- 02/15/2017 - Bookkeeping - Sales Via Debit and Credit Cards (Lesson 38)
- 02/14/2017 - Bookkeeping - Accounts Receivable Management (Lesson 37)
- 02/14/2017 - Bookkeeping - Tracking Invoices (Lesson 36)
- 02/13/2017 - Bookkeeping - Employee Benefits (Lesson 35)
- 02/12/2017 - Bookkeeping - Quarterly and Annual Payroll Reports (Lesson 34)
- 02/08/2017 - Bookkeeping - Payroll Compliance and Documentation (Lesson 33)
- 02/06/2017 - Bookkeeping - Payroll Cycles (Lesson 32)
- 02/02/2017 - Bookkeeping - A Simple Payroll (Lesson 31)
- 01/31/2017 - Bookkeeping - Payroll Structure (Lesson 30)
- 01/29/2017 - Bookkeeping - Accounting Cycles (Lesson 29)
- Finance
- 06/24/2017 - Working Capital Management - Production and Sales Flow
- 02/13/2017 - Working Capital Cycle
- 01/30/2017 - Debt or Equity in Small Business - Fundamentals
- 01/01/2016 - Working Capital Management - Fundamentals
- 11/19/2015 - Penny Stocks- Introduction
- 10/20/2015 - Working Capital
- 10/19/2015 - Cash Flow - Introduction
- 03/13/2015 - Convertible Debt
- 12/07/2014 - Crowdfunding in Small Business
- 04/27/2014 - Recourse and Nonrecourse Types of Loans
- 02/13/2014 - Capital Account – Business Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies
- 02/11/2014 - Lease or Buy
- 02/04/2014 - The Federal Reserve System
- 02/01/2014 - Insolvency and Bankruptcy – Know the Difference
- 01/21/2014 - Common Stock – Definition
- 07/20/2013 - Small Business Administration – Capital, Development & Contracting
- 04/16/2013 - Inventory – How to Finance
- 02/19/2013 - The Different Types of Bank Loans
- 12/17/2012 - How to Find Investment Capital - The Vendor Connection
- 12/11/2012 - How to Find Investment Capital - The Family Connection
- 12/07/2012 - Cash Counts
- Report Analysis - How to Read the Statements
- 05/05/2019 - Valuation Ratios
- 04/18/2019 - Price to Sales Ratio: A Poor Indicator of Value
- 04/07/2019 - Performance Ratios
- 03/31/2019 - Leverage Ratios
- 03/24/2019 - Price to Cash Flow
- 03/18/2019 - Activity Ratios
- 12/21/2018 - Job Costing Reports - Introduction (Part 1)
- 11/17/2018 - Liquidity Ratios
- 02/17/2018 - Return on Equity
- 01/06/2018 - Operating Cash Ratio - Formula and Understanding
- 10/15/2017 - Operating Profit Margin - Formula and Understanding
- 10/07/2017 - Total Assets Turnover Rate - Formula and Analysis
- 09/30/2017 - Debt Ratio
- 09/24/2017 - Fixed Assets Turnover Rate
- 09/23/2017 - Working Capital Turnover
- 09/04/2017 - Cash Ratio
- 07/09/2017 - Accounts Receivable Turnover Ratio
- 05/14/2017 - Net Profit
- 02/22/2017 - Current Ratio
- 02/15/2017 - Business Ratios (Introduction)
- 01/09/2017 - Interest Coverage Ratio
- 01/02/2017 - Gross Profit Margin
- 12/31/2016 - Debt to Equity Ratio
- 12/30/2016 - Net Profit Margin
- 12/29/2016 - Return on Assets
- 11/04/2016 - Accounts Payable Turnover Rate (Ratio)
- 02/19/2016 - Inventory Turnover Rate
- 12/08/2015 - Fixed Assets To Debt Relationship
- 09/27/2015 - Profit and Loss Statement Using Class Accounting
- 07/02/2015 - Financial Statements for the Small Business
- 03/21/2015 - Retained Earnings – How it Works
- 01/07/2015 - Long Term Debt – Financial Statement Presentation
- 12/24/2014 - Returns, Allowances and Discounts in Accounting
- 08/26/2014 - Trial Balance – Purpose and Interpretation
- 04/29/2014 - Dividends and Distributions – Use in the Proper Context
- 01/14/2014 - Quick Ratio – Definition, Explanation and Proper Use
- 12/17/2013 - Accelerated Depreciation - An Explanation
- 12/10/2013 - Current Liabilities Section of the Balance Sheet
- 09/24/2013 - The Fixed Assets Section of the Balance Sheet
- 04/01/2013 - Accrued Payroll – An Explanation
- 03/11/2013 - An Explanation of Current Assets
- 02/22/2013 - The Various Forms of Depreciation
- 01/28/2013 - How to Read a Balance Sheet – Equity Section (Simple Format)
- 01/15/2013 - What is Amortization?
- 01/01/2013 - The True Cost of Labor
- 12/17/2012 - How to Read a Balance Sheet - Simple Format
- 12/11/2012 - Depreciation - This is Weird Accounting
- Business Principles Operations
- Human Resources Management
- 10/21/2018 - Subcontractor Documentation
- 01/29/2017 - Job Descriptions
- 09/27/2015 - Hiring Process – 5 Steps
- 07/13/2015 - Travel Expenses – Per Diem Methods
- 07/02/2015 - I-9 Compliance
- 06/11/2015 - Fair Labor Standards Act – HR Compliance
- 05/27/2015 - Age Discrimination – Small Business Impact
- 02/07/2015 - Direct Form of Compensation – Four Different Types
- 01/10/2015 - At-Will Employment Doctrine
- 08/12/2014 - Payroll – Introduction to Basic Concepts
- 04/18/2014 - Form W-4 – Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate
- 12/09/2013 - Exempt and Non-Exempt Employees
- 08/25/2013 - The Key Man
- 03/11/2013 - An Introduction to the Employee Manual (Handbook)
- 01/21/2013 - The Different Forms of Compensation
- 01/14/2013 - Labor Availability - How to Calculate Maximum Available Hours
- 01/06/2013 - Develop a Position Profile
- 01/01/2013 - Gain an Understanding of the Work Environment
- 12/12/2012 - Introduction to Human Resources Management
- Office Management
- 10/10/2015 - Front and Back Offices -Differences
- 10/03/2015 - Office Management- Introduction
- Production Control
- 10/06/2018 - Labor Burden Rate - Introduction and Understanding
- 06/09/2015 - Project Reports - Introduction
- 05/21/2015 - Up Time – Business Concept
- 10/19/2014 - Cost Drivers in Small Business
- 08/20/2013 - Throughput – Business Definition and Identification
- 02/16/2013 - Operating Control Reports in Business
- 02/13/2013 - Operate Within Your Range of Production
- 01/05/2013 - Find the Bottleneck
- 12/12/2012 - A Story About Great Production
- 12/12/2012 - Production – Where the Rubber Meets the Road
- Business Principles Start-Up
- 08/28/2018 - Three Ownership Interests Exist as an Entrepreneur
- 08/23/2018 - Business Leadership Tips
- 09/03/2017 - Business Barriers
- 08/20/2017 - Feedback Loop in Business - Identification and Parameters
- 08/05/2017 - What Startup Owners Can Learn from Expert Traders
- 01/07/2017 - Stock - Fundamentals of Ownership and Control
- 09/20/2015 - Microbusiness
- 04/22/2015 - Mission Statement
- 04/20/2015 - Shareholder Dynamics in Small Business
- 02/24/2015 - Types of Business Models
- 12/30/2014 - How Much is a Fair Profit? – Part IV of V Return on Capital
- 11/24/2014 - Substitution Principle in Business
- 11/20/2014 - People, Process & Product – The Profit
- 11/11/2014 - Three Primary Characteristics of Successful Businesses
- 11/06/2014 - Tax Basis of Accounting – Accrual or Cash
- 03/31/2013 - How Much is a Fair Profit? Part III of V – Risk
- 03/18/2013 - How Much is a Fair Profit? Part II of V - The Economic Cycle
- 03/01/2013 - How Much is a Fair Profit? Part I of V – Owner Compensation
- 01/10/2013 - Research Your Business Plan - Part III
- 12/17/2012 - How to Find Investment Capital - The Vendor Connection
- 12/11/2012 - How to Find Investment Capital - The Family Connection
- 11/30/2012 - Research Your Business Plan - Part II
- 11/26/2012 - Research Your Business Plan - Part I
- 11/24/2012 - Do I Need a Business Plan?
- 11/23/2012 - Basic Economic Principle of Time and Money
- 11/19/2012 - Cash is King - The Value of Cash Flow
- 11/18/2012 - How to Make Money in Business
- Insurance
- 01/02/2015 - Errors and Omissions Insurance
- 12/29/2013 - Worker’s Compensation Insurance – A Basic Understanding
- 11/15/2013 - Insurance – Introduction to Business Insurance
- Legal
- 09/14/2018 - Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) - Introduction
- 09/10/2017 - Tenancy in Partnership
- 01/08/2017 - Joint Venture
- 01/04/2017 - Forms of Business Ownership
- 12/29/2016 - Corporate Documents - Introduction
- 12/28/2016 - Aggregate and Entity Theories of Partnership
- 05/05/2015 - Cross Purchase Agreements – Business Issues
- 01/17/2015 - Limited Liability Company – Step By Step Setup
- 01/16/2015 - Limited Liability Company – Introduction to Basic Principles
- 01/03/2015 - Partnership Agreements – Managing, General and Limited Partners
- 10/14/2014 - Shareholder Agreement – Capitalization Clause
- 01/22/2014 - Partnership Agreements – Terminology
- 01/09/2014 - Partnership Agreements – An Introduction
- 06/01/2013 - Piercing the Corporate Veil
- 03/19/2013 - Why You Should Incorporate Your Business
- 02/10/2013 - The Basic Principles of a Partnership
- 01/09/2013 - What is a Living Trust?
- 01/03/2013 - What are Trusts?
- 12/30/2012 - The Sole Proprietorship – The Basics
- 12/24/2012 - What is a Contract?
- 11/27/2012 - How to Find a Good Business Attorney
- 11/23/2012 - Types of Business Entities - Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, Corporation & Limited Liability Company
- Marketing
- 04/25/2015 - Advertising – Monitor Performance
- 01/31/2015 - Referrals in Business
- 11/01/2013 - The Three Best Methods of Marketing
- 02/14/2013 - The Value of a Handshake and a Smile
- 01/02/2013 - The Difference between Marketing and Advertising
- 12/26/2012 - Who is Your Customer?
- 11/28/2012 - Marketing - A License to Steal
- Small Business Model
- 01/22/2013 - Small Business Model Series Entry #7 - Location, Location, Location
- 01/18/2013 - Small Business Model Series Entry #6 - Number Crunching Time
- 01/17/2013 - Small Business Model Series Entry # 5 - Whew!
- 01/16/2013 - Small Business Model Series Entry #4 - Basic Research
- 01/14/2013 - Small Business Model Series Entry #3 - Automated Teller Machines
- 01/14/2013 - Small Business Model Series Entry #2 - Narrowing the Idea
- 01/13/2013 - Small Business Model Series Entry #1 – Getting an Idea
- Terminology
- 04/21/2020 - Economic Uncertainty
- 03/26/2019 - Value Investing
- 09/19/2018 - Winding Up (Going Out of Business)
- 08/27/2018 - Revenue (Sales) Codes
- 08/26/2018 - Overhead - General Definition
- 07/06/2018 - Lien - Simple, Business and Legal Definitions
- 02/07/2017 - Economies of Scale
- 01/03/2017 - Discounts - Various Meanings in Business
- 12/26/2016 - Economic Substance Principle
- 12/21/2016 - Business Trusts
- 11/02/2015 - Gross, Operational and Net Profit (Differences)
- 07/11/2015 - Profit Shifting in Small Business – Internal Shifting
- 07/08/2015 - Leverage in Business
- 06/22/2015 - Owner’s Draw in Business
- 04/21/2015 - Negative Basis in Business – Tax Shelters
- 04/03/2015 - Capital Gains – Introduction to Fundamentals
- 02/11/2015 - Skimming in Business
- 02/01/2015 - Elasticity in Economics
- 01/11/2015 - Price to Earnings Ratio – Introduction and Interpretation
- 01/06/2015 - Long Term Debt – Explanation and General Understanding
- 12/20/2014 - Vertical Integration in Business
- 12/16/2014 - Mixed Costs
- 11/03/2014 - Tangible and Intangible – Business Definitions and Use
- 10/27/2014 - Phantom Income
- 10/14/2014 - Variable Costs
- 10/02/2014 - Stock
- 09/16/2014 - Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
- 08/12/2014 - Syndication
- 08/05/2014 - Rule of 72
- 07/21/2014 - Accounting
- 06/30/2014 - Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
- 06/22/2014 - Contract
- 06/17/2014 - Profit
- 05/15/2014 - Book Value – Definition and Usage
Business Stories
- 10/07/2014 - Nobel Prize - Economics
- 11/18/2013 - Flake Cereal – The Story of Will Keith Kellogg
- 09/20/2013 - Economic Bubble – The Great Dutch Tulip Craze
Franchise Operations
- 04/25/2013 - Franchise Agreement Costs – How Much Does it Really Cost to be a Franchisee?
- 04/05/2013 - Franchise Fee, Royalty Fee, License and Marketing Fee – Franchise Agreement Terminology
- 01/17/2013 - The Franchise Agreement – Geographical Territory Clause
- 12/29/2012 - The Franchise Relationship
- 12/03/2012 - Introduction to Franchises
Industry Standards
- 02/22/2019 - 20 Private Industry Sectors
- Construction Industry
- 05/19/2020 - Legal Structures for Contractors
- 05/13/2020 - Mark-Up with Construction
- 05/03/2020 - Control Equals Profit in the Construction Industry (Introduction)
- 02/13/2020 - Retainage in Construction - Purpose, Accounting and Law
- 09/24/2019 - Construction Management Fee - What is a Good Rate to Charge?
- 05/22/2019 - Billings in Excess
- 04/10/2019 - Hard and Soft Costs With Construction
- 03/12/2019 - Restoration Contractors - Business Dynamics
- 01/26/2019 - Setting Up Item Codes for Contractors
- 12/02/2018 - Contractor's Audit Guide - Introduction to IRS Audits
- 11/12/2018 - Contractor's Chart of Accounts - Completed Contract or Percentage of Completion Method
- 10/10/2018 - The Contractor Subcontractor Relationship - An Understanding
- 09/27/2018 - Open Job Cost Status Report
- 09/26/2018 - Markup in Construction - Fundamental Understanding
- 09/13/2018 - Cost Codes - Subset of Item Codes
- 09/05/2018 - Capitalization of Overhead in Construction - Section 263(a)
- 08/01/2018 - Profit Standards for Residential Contractors
- 11/19/2015 - Using Cash in Construction
- 09/16/2015 - Work in Process as a Control Account
- 06/15/2015 - Job Cost Reports – Balance Sheet Set
- 06/01/2015 - Roofer – Business Dynamics
- 05/20/2015 - Markup Percentage for Remodelers
- 05/18/2015 - Phase Codes and Cost Codes with QuickBooks and Construction Accounting
- 05/15/2015 - Construction Accounting Terminology
- 05/06/2015 - Margins in Construction
- 05/05/2015 - Branching Out in Construction
- 04/27/2015 - Progress Billings in Construction
- 04/16/2015 - Construction Accounting – Balance Sheet Construction in Process Accounts
- 04/04/2015 - Project Accounting Principles for Residential Contractors
- 02/27/2015 - Flipping Houses – Proper Inventory Turnover Rate
- 02/26/2015 - House Flipping – Business Dynamics
- 01/09/2015 - Contractor’s Profitability
- 12/13/2014 - Use Phase Accounting in Construction – Part III (Walls & Flooring)
- 10/27/2014 - Allowances in New Home Construction Contracts – The Business Model
- 01/29/2014 - QuickBooks in Construction Accounting – Transfer Work in Process to Cost of Goods Sold
- 06/08/2013 - Using QuickBooks in Construction Accounting
- 05/07/2013 - Construction Draw Schedule – Ranch Model Home
- 03/12/2013 - Implement Cost Accounting in Construction – Processing Documents
- 02/26/2013 - Implement Cost Accounting in Construction – Document Flow System
- 02/25/2013 - Implement Cost Accounting in Construction – File Structure
- 02/11/2013 - How to Calculate the Best Markup for a Construction Project
- 02/10/2013 - Percentage of Completion Method for Accounting in Construction
- 02/07/2013 - Completed Contract Method of Accounting in the Construction Industry
- 02/05/2013 - How to Use Class Accounting in Construction
- 02/05/2013 - The Definition of the Different Types of Residential Contractors
- 01/31/2013 - What is a Reasonable Profit in Construction?
- 01/30/2013 - Methods to Reduce Costs in New Home Construction
- 01/30/2013 - Capitalizing a New Home Builder Business
- 01/29/2013 - Best Format for the Construction Profit and Loss Statement
- 01/24/2013 - What is a ‘Spec’ House?
- 01/22/2013 - Construction Draw Schedule
- 12/31/2012 - The Financial Truth about Flipping Houses
- 12/21/2012 - Use Phase Accounting in Construction - Part II (Trades)
- 12/16/2012 - Use Phase Accounting in Construction - Part I
- 12/04/2012 - A Model of Excellence
- 11/26/2012 - Cost Accounting - Case Study
- Food Service Industry
- 05/14/2015 - Mobile Food Vending – Profitability and Issues
- 02/15/2015 - Pizza Restaurant Audit Guide used by the Internal Revenue Service
- 01/19/2015 - Restaurant Profit and Loss Statement – Best Format to Use
- 01/12/2015 - Fixed and Variable Costs in a Restaurant
- 01/26/2014 - Alcohol Costs – Monitor Closely
- 01/14/2014 - Tip Income – Employer Responsibilities
- 02/24/2013 - How to Purchase Equipment for a Restaurant – Business Finesse
- 02/19/2013 - How to Purchase Equipment for a Restaurant – Research Phase
- 02/18/2013 - How to Purchase Equipment for a Restaurant – Planning Phase
- 01/08/2013 - Controlling Food Costs in the Restaurant Industry
- 12/09/2012 - Controlling Labor Costs in a Restaurant
- 12/03/2012 - Food Service - An Introduction to Owning a Restaurant
- Hospitality
- 07/07/2015 - Hospitality Industry Characterized by High Fixed Costs
- 10/15/2014 - Heads on Beds – Hotel Management
- 09/09/2014 - Absolute Dollars
- Real Estate
- 08/19/2017 - Occupancy Rate - How to Evaluate
- 01/04/2017 - Financial Leverage in Real Estate
- 04/09/2016 - Replacement Reserves- Understanding the Fundamentals
- 07/21/2015 - Don’t Flip Them, Finance The Flip!
- 03/06/2015 - Landlord – Business Dynamics and Economics
- 03/03/2015 - Apartment Complex Profit and Loss Statement – (Revenue Section) Best Presentation Format
- 02/27/2015 - Flipping Houses – Proper Inventory Turnover Rate
- 02/26/2015 - House Flipping – Business Dynamics
- 01/22/2015 - Real Estate Syndication
- 12/09/2014 - Real Estate Investment Trusts – REITs
- 11/17/2014 - Real Estate Agent – Drawbacks and Delusions
- Retail
- 12/17/2014 - Inventory Management – Specific Identification Method
- 12/03/2013 - Point of Sale System – Introduction
- 02/16/2013 - How is Cost of Goods Sold in Retail Determined?
- 01/03/2013 - An Explanation of Inventory Turnover
- 12/08/2012 - What is the Difference between Markup and Margin?
- 11/29/2012 - Retail Sales: There Are No Rules
- Service
- 10/18/2018 - Cost of Services Rendered
- 02/01/2017 - P&L Statement - Best Format for Salons
- 12/05/2015 - Retaining Stylists In The Salon Industry
- 06/21/2015 - Team Based Pay in the Hair Salon Industry – A Critique
- 03/27/2015 - Carpet Cleaning Service – Margins and Expenses
- 01/13/2015 - Booth Rental – Legal and IRS Compliance
- 12/09/2014 - Information Technology – Economic Forces at Work
- 04/06/2014 - Hair Stylist Compensation Model
- 03/04/2013 - Format of the Profit and Loss Statement for Service Related Businesses
- 01/14/2013 - Labor Availability - How to Calculate Maximum Available Hours
- 01/01/2013 - The True Cost of Labor
- 11/29/2012 - Service Equals Timeliness and Accuracy
- Transportation
- 03/10/2020 - Key Performance Indicators in the Railroad Industry
- 02/27/2020 - Railroad Fund - Update 02/27/2020 Purchased Union Pacific
- 02/26/2020 - Railroad Fund - Update 02/26/2020 Coronavirus Impact
- 02/24/2020 - Railroad Fund - Update on 02/24/2020
- 02/17/2020 - Railroad Stocks - Analysis 02/15/2020
- 02/15/2020 - Railroad Fund - Status on 01/31/2020
- 11/06/2019 - Railroad Fund - Status as of 11/06/19
- 10/23/2019 - Railroad Stock - Discovering Opportunities
- 10/16/2019 - Railroad Companies - A Solid and Steady Investment
- 10/11/2019 - Railroad Stock Investments - The Standard of Measurement to Buy and Sell Railway Stock
- 01/18/2016 - Business Dynamics of Hauling
- 01/01/2015 - Mileage Deduction - Rate for 2015
- 03/17/2014 - Cost per Mile – The Basic Formula
- 01/03/2014 - Mileage Deduction – Rate for 2014
Marginal Value
- 06/05/2020 - 56.67% Return on Investment: Union Pacific Railroad
- 01/06/2020 - Railroad Fund - Status as of 12/31/19
- 11/17/2019 - Union Pacific - Buy/Sell Model
- 11/15/2019 - Canadian Pacific Railroad - Sold Stock at $241.47
- 11/09/2019 - High Price to Book Ratios - Proper Interpretation and Evaluation
- 02/13/2017 - EBITDA - Drawbacks
- 02/12/2017 - EBITDA - Buyer Beware (Case Study)
- 02/03/2017 - EBITDA
- 10/25/2015 - Fair Market Value
- 02/03/2015 - Marginal Revenue in Business
- 01/25/2013 - Business and Industry Growth
- 01/04/2013 - Stability of Historical Earnings
- 12/09/2012 - Focus Groups - Adding Real Value to Your Business
- 11/21/2012 - Calculating the Value of a Business - Discretionary Income Multiplier Formula
- 11/21/2012 - The Cost of One Putt
Non Profit Organizations
- 01/05/2014 - Public Charity – Getting Started with the Proper Documents
- 07/29/2013 - Form 990 – Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax
- 02/23/2013 - How to Start a Non-Profit Organization: Step 3 - The First Board Meeting
- 01/16/2013 - Fundraising with Bowling – An Effective Event
- 01/10/2013 - How to Start a Non-Profit Organization: Step 2 - Founding Board Membership
- 01/03/2013 - Fundraising with Golf - Does it Work?
- 12/26/2012 - How to Start a Non-Profit Organization: Step 1 - Form a Brain Trust
- 12/12/2012 - The 501(c)3 Organization
- 12/10/2012 - Introduction to Non-Profit Organizations - A Comparison to Profit Driven Businesses
Taxation
- Employment Taxation
- 06/05/2015 - Owner Compensation in an S-Corporation
- 03/26/2014 - Simple Retirement Plan – Section 408(p)
- 01/26/2013 - The 1099 Subcontractor
- 01/01/2013 - Time for Those W-2’s
- 12/29/2012 - FUTA – An Explanation to the Federal Unemployment Tax Act
- 12/26/2012 - Form 941 - The Basics
- 12/03/2012 - Year-End Preparation
- Income Taxes
- 07/25/2018 - Constructive Dividends - Definition, Understanding and Application
- 02/08/2017 - Double Taxation - Not an Issue in Small Business
- 04/17/2015 - Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA’s) – Basic Rules
- 02/10/2015 - Nondeductible Expenses in Small Business
- 01/25/2015 - Estimated Tax Payments – Why and How
- 01/01/2015 - Mileage Deduction - Rate for 2015
- 12/03/2014 - Mailbox Rule in Business
- 10/28/2014 - At-Risk Rules – An Elementary Understanding
- 10/27/2014 - Phantom Income
- 06/16/2014 - Form 1099-C: Cancellation of Debt
- 01/21/2014 - Capital Expenditures – IRS Definition
- 01/03/2014 - Mileage Deduction – Rate for 2014
- 12/04/2013 - Realized and Unrealized Gains or Losses
- 08/22/2013 - Internal Revenue Service – Definition of Revenue
- 06/19/2013 - Passive Income
- 04/03/2013 - Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Definition of an Expense
- 03/07/2013 - What is an Audit?
- 03/03/2013 - What is an S-Corporation?
- 02/14/2013 - What is a K-1?
- 01/08/2013 - How is a Sole Proprietorship Taxed? Understanding Schedule C
- 12/23/2012 - Small Business Tax Depreciation – Section 179
- 12/21/2012 - Mileage Deduction – New Rate for 2013
- 11/28/2012 - Self-Employment Tax: You Can Stop Staring At Me Now!
- Specialty Taxes
- 10/01/2017 - Basis in Business
- 05/09/2015 - SS-4 IRS Application for an Employer Identification Number
- 02/19/2015 - Basis for Tax Purposes
- 01/03/2015 - Organizational Expenses – Types and Tax Implications
- 02/08/2014 - Hobbies – Business Perspective and Tax Compliance
- 12/01/2013 - Estate Tax – The Basics
- 07/29/2013 - Form 990 – Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax
- 03/05/2013 - Form 1041 – Income Tax Return for Estates
- 01/22/2013 - Fuel Tax Credit
- 01/09/2013 - What is a Living Trust?
- 01/03/2013 - What are Trusts?
- 12/04/2012 - Local Revenue Tax - The Business License
