Free Cash Flow is a very useful metric for investors when assessing a company as it provides insight into the viability of the company to fund its own growth and development. Additionally, it can be an indicator of the ability of the company to have cash available to pay dividends going forward. The basic calculation
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How to Calculate Free Cash Flow
May 17th, 2013How to Calculate Return on Invested Capital
May 14th, 2013Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is a measure of financial performance expressed as a percentage that is a very useful metric for assessing how much profit a company is generating for every dollar that is invested in it. When compared to simply looking at a company’s profit margin, ROIC gives you a better picture of
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4 Retirement Plan Options for Small Businesses
April 8th, 2013When I started my online business in 2007, saving for retirement wasn’t the first thing on my mind. I wasn’t at all familiar with the retirement savings options available to the self-employed and small-business owners. But when my accountant told me I could save up to $50,000 in tax-deferred accounts, my ears perked up. As
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Business Finance 101: Using Money Wisely to Achieve Success
January 25th, 2013If you own a small business, financial management is one of the key areas that you need to excel in, this article will get you started on the right track.
Financing Your Small Business – Writing a Business Plan
January 25th, 2013Writing a good business plan is the first step towards starting a business and securing financing, this article walks you through the process of creating one.
Being a Savvy Investor AND a Small Business Owner
January 25th, 2013Running a small business and managing your investment portfolio can be hard to do simultaneously, read this article to be forewarned of the pitfalls.
Finding a Financial Advisor for Your Business Venture
January 25th, 2013This article explains how you can concentrate on your core competencies as a small business owner and delegate the financial side of things to an advisor.
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What is a Limited Liability Company (LLC)?
January 25th, 2013Thinking about setting up a LLC? Read this first.
Initial Public Offerings – How They Affect Companies and Investors
January 25th, 2013Interested in a company that's about to go public? Learn the ins and outs of IPOs and some strategies for making money from them.
The Three Parts of Cash Flow Statements Explained
January 25th, 2013Learn what information comprises a company's cash flow statement, and how to make sense of it.
Benefits and Tax Implications of a Non-Profit Corporation
January 25th, 2013Establishing a non-profit corporation may be better for your business.
Different Types of Bankruptcy: Advantages and Disadvantages
January 25th, 2013Considering filing for bankruptcy? Find out if filing is the right decision for you, and what steps you should take to protect yourself.
What are the Benefits and Requirements of a C Corporation?
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S Corporation Requirements, Advantages, and Disadvantages
October 16th, 2012Deciding which type of corporation is the best for your business can be a confusing and tedious task. Two types of corporations are recognized by the Internal Revenue Service for the purpose of federal income tax imposition: C corporations and S corporations. An S corporation is a special structure of business ownership by which the business
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6 Tips for Stock Brokers to Get More Business
January 19th, 2010If you think that business is going to be good all the time, then you are in for a rude awakening. At one point in your career, you will experience low sales. Even your list of prospects will seem to get shorter and shorter. Now, knowing you are going to be in a rut someday
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Calculating Foreign Exchange Gain/Loss on Foreign Monetary Assets
September 13th, 2011Many corporations doing business in foreign countries find themselves in the situation of holding foreign monetary assets. They then typically seek to account for the gain or loss on these assets due to foreign exchange rate fluctuations in the most appropriate way. According to the best international accounting practices, foreign currency monetary assts are generally
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