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The Language of Business
by Darrel Hawes

Accounting is the language of business.

Just like Latin was the universal language of scholarship throughout the middle ages --scholars learned Latin as well as their own language, and thus were able to communicate with one another via writing-- accounting is the language spoken by financial and investing professionals, the capital markets, business analysts and coaches, and bankers. Every business owner will benefit from an understanding of the basic terms and concepts used in accounting, or be at a disadvantage to those who do.

In this section we define and explain many key terms and concepts that will increase your knowledge and comprehension of these ideas.

Excel Nested If-Then Formulas
Darrel Hawes
On a recent Excel online users group, one user expressed frustration that on a time card spreadsheet application, he wasn't able to create a formula that would distinguish between straight time, time and a half, and double time, and do the calculation properly. The answer is easier than he probably realized, and this video shows how to do it. . . . keep reading
Financial Literacy
Darrel Hawes
April has been designated "Financial Literacy Month". Here are some of my thoughts on the topic. . . . keep reading
Debt Relief Method ebook
George Katsoudas
In debt and want to get out? Check out this ebook. . . . keep reading
32 Tips for Sticking to Your Budget
Darrel Hawes
Sometimes this lists of tips can produce some real gems, things you can put to work immediately. Out of these thirty-two tips, there are certainly one or two that will makes sense for your situation if you are looking for help in staying within your personal or small business budget. . . . keep reading
Invention Creation Checklist
Darrel Hawes
Have an idea for an invention? Use this checklist to determine whether your idea has a good chance for success. . . . keep reading
Social Security 2008 Quiz
Darrel Hawes
Take this interactive quiz to see how much you know about the United States mandatory retirement plan... . . . keep reading
Business Launch Blueprint Index Page
Darrel Hawes
This is the "index" page for my Business Launch Blueprint course. All of the resources will be linked from here, as they are created. This will eventually be a course that people will have to pay to gain access, and site members get it as part of their membership. . . . keep reading
Quickbooks Budgeting by Customer Job
Darrel Hawes
This video shows some of the reporting capabilities available in Quickbooks if you do accounting at the job level. . . . keep reading
Quickbooks Budgeting Video
Darrel Hawes
I created this video to demonstrate using the Quickbooks budgeting feature for a specific "class" and customer job. . . . keep reading
Survey of IRS Tax Guide for Small Business (Publication 334)
Darrel Hawes
I did a short series of videos: 5 at about 5 minutes each, running through the IRS Tax Guide for Small Business. In it, I explain some of the points that may be confusing for non-accountants. . . . keep reading
Cash Flow Budgeting Spreadsheet
Darrel Hawes
I created this spreadsheet to make it easy to do simple cash flow projections for your business and personal affairs. I also include four short instruction videos to explain how to use it. . . . keep reading
How to Make Money Online
Bev Clement
Amidst all the hype and misinformation surrounding marketing on the Internet, Bev Clement provides solid, helpful guidance. This article a good example. . . . keep reading
Five Reasons to Use a Sole Proprietorship
Stephen Nelson
This article by Stephen Nelson clearly lists the advantages to starting a sole proprietorship. . . . keep reading
Cash Basis and Accrual Basis Accounting
Darrel Hawes
Cash basis or accrual basis: how do you choose? . . . keep reading
Business Entity: How to Make the Right Choice
Darrel Hawes
What form of business entity will you choose? While I will not provide specific guidance, in this article I give you some ideas to consider. . . . keep reading
Improve Your Business Bookkeeping with These 10 Tips
Darrel Hawes
Check out these ten tips, and incorporate them into your business. . . . keep reading
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