Small Business Finance All-in-One For Dummies

Keeping track of the finances is fundamental to the success of every business, but tackling the task yourself can be intimidating. Help is at hand, however, with this complete guide to small business money management. Packed with expert advice on all aspects of business finance, including basic bookkeeping and accounting, monitoring profit and performance, managing payroll, tackling tax, and forecasting for growth, Small Business Finance All-in-One For Dummies helps you to take control of your finances, stay on top of the paperwork, and keep the cash flowing.

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Faith Glasgow is a finance journalist who regularly contributes to national broadsheets and finance publications including Money Observer, Investor's Chronicle, and Moneywise magazine.

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Your Guide To:

• Finding the money to start up
• Mastering basic bookkeeping and accounting
• Compiling financial reports
• Managing profit and performance
• Paying employees

• Dealing with tax and much more . . . 6 books in 1 – helping you to take control of your business finances The easiest way to balance the books Keeping track of the finances is fundamental to the success of every business, but tackling the task yourself can be intimidating. Help is at hand, however, with this complete guide to small business money management. Packed with expert advice on all aspects of business finance, including basic bookkeeping and accounting, monitoring profit and performance, managing payroll, tackling tax, and forecasting for growth, Small Business Finance All-in-One For Dummies helps you to take control of your finances, stay on top of the paperwork, and keep the cash flowing. Discover how to:

• Raise funds for a new venture
• Set budgets and targets
• Keep track of profit and loss
• Create financial forecasts and reports

• Assess long-term performance and strategy THE DUMMIES WAY®

• Explanations in plain English
• 'Get in, get out' information
• Icons and other navigational aids
• Online cheat sheet
• Top ten lists
• A dash of humour and fun

Inhalt
Introduction 1

Book I: Getting Started 7

Chapter 1: Preparing for Business 9

Chapter 2: Structuring Your Business 25

Chapter 3: Testing Feasibility 45

Chapter 4: Preparing the Business Plan 67

Chapter 5: Finding the Money 83

Chapter 6: Operating Effectively 113

Chapter 7: Improving Performance 135

Book II: Accounting Basics 155

Chapter 1: Getting Down to Bookkeeping Basics 157

Chapter 2: Outlining Your Financial Roadmap with a Chart of Accounts 177

Chapter 3: Keeping a Paper Trail 193

Chapter 4: Surveying Computer Options 223

Chapter 5: Controlling Your Books, Your Records, and Your Money 233

Chapter 6: Tracking Your Purchases and Counting Your Sales 249

Book III: Reporting Results 277

Chapter 1: Profit Mechanics 279

Chapter 2: Developing a Balance Sheet 309

Chapter 3: Cash Flow and the Cash Flow Statement 321

Book IV: Managing the Finances 343

Chapter 1: Managing Profit Performance 345

Chapter 2: Forecasting and Budgeting 367

Chapter 3: Choosing the Right Ownership Structure 391

Chapter 4: Cost Conundrums 409

Chapter 5: Choosing Accounting Methods 427

Chapter 6: Professional Auditors and Advisers 449

Book V: Employing Staff 465

Chapter 1: Working Out the Wages 467

Chapter 2: Employee Payroll and Benefits 479

Chapter 3: Completing Year-End Payroll and Reports 505

Chapter 4: Adding Up the Bill for Time Off 517

Chapter 5: Figuring Out Final Payments 527

Chapter 6: Making Provision for Life after Work 539

Book VI: Keeping On Top of Tax 555

Chapter 1: Working for Yourself 557

Chapter 2: Considering Your Company's Status 571

Chapter 3: Taxes, Taxes, and More Taxes 587

Chapter 4: Adding the Cost of VAT 605

Index 621