Even when we don’t say anything, we communicate: Our body language is more or less consciously sending out signals to those around us. Gestures, expressions, and posture often share more than we’d like, including how we feel in a given situation. If you’re able to understand body…
If you would also like to go for it and launch a startup yourself, you’ll need good ideas and a ton of organization. We’ve got some inspiration for both! How do you systematically approach the search for the next “big thing”? How have others written their success stories? And…
A BIA or business impact analysis emphasizes the most important processes of your company that could threaten your normal business operations in case of a deficit or outage. These processes allow you to evaluate the consequences of a crisis more effectively and devise strategies…
When planning the finer details of your web store, rushing through your financial plan can lead to chaos. It’s important to be aware of how much money you need to spend, and only an extensive finance plan can provide the necessary security for the development of your web store.…
The profit and loss account (P&L) is also called an income statement. All general ledger accounts are summed up with expenses subtracted from the income to leave a profit or loss amount for the period, which is usually one financial year. Daily operating expenses are summarized…
“Agile working” is currently one of the biggest trends in the corporate world. It’s seen as the best way to master the challenges of digitalization. How does the agile approach work? What opportunities and risks does it involve? And what role will this hot topic play in the…
Supply and demand determine pricing in a free market. Demand has an influence on supply and vice versa. With no demand, any supply is redundant, and with no supply, demand is ineffective. When they are in equilibrium, prices remain stable and goods are affordable. But how exactly…
The profitability of many companies and freelancers depends primarily on the order situation. If you attract a customer’s attention with your products or services, and they send you a request, you should try to create a quote as quickly as possible and send it back to them. We explain what you need to include when writing a quote and the correct way to structure it.
For publicly traded companies, annual financial statements are due at the end of the year. This report allows you to present your company’s financial situation to the public, answering questions like: How high is your balance sheet profit? What is the composition of income and expenses? What risks will investors be taking if they want to work with you? Drawing up an annual financial statement will...
Setting up a business involves a number of tasks and obligations. The development of a business plan, for example, is a must if you want to come across as professional to sponsors and other businesses. Business plan software, which is available both in free and paid versions, can help get you up and running.
What does a cash discount accounting record look like? Many entrepreneurs ask themselves this very question. If you know how to record a cash discount, it's easy. At first, however, the subject can cause confusion: What about sales tax? Do I book the discount as a discount? Should I choose the gross or the net method? We get to the bottom of the most important questions and show an example of an...
The decision has been made: your limited liability company is to be dissolved. The reasons for liquidation can vary, but what happens now? Simply ceasing business operations is not enough. A limited liability company must be dissolved in accordance with statutory regulations and according to a fixed procedure.
Whether you are operating an open cash register, an electronic cash register with a print drive, or a modern PC cash register, your records are subject to the same legal requirements. Our article provides an overview of the different types of cash registers available, and outlines the legal requirements their records must adhere to.
Just because your business has been running smoothly for years, it doesn’t mean that things will always be this way. There could be times where the expenditures of your business are greater than its revenues. It wouldn’t be fair to expect the company to pay tax when it isn’t as financially stable as in previous years. This is where the provisions, loss carryforward, and loss carryback come into...
As April 15 approaches, businesses are faced with a major challenge: They not only need to communicate their tax returns to the IRS, but also their previous year’s profits. Small businesses, self-employed individuals, and freelancers need to take the cash inflow and outflow principle into account when calculating their profit. But what exactly does this mean? This guide will help you through this...
Corporate income tax is not as well-known as regular income tax although the two are very similar. While income tax is payable by private individuals and others, corporate income tax just relates to the taxable income of corporations and other entities. In this guide, we will answer the following questions about corporation tax: How is it calculated? How high is it? Who has to pay it, and who...
Everyone has to deal with sales tax in some form or other. Sales tax is one of the most important sources of income for the government. But what is sales tax exactly? And who actually has to pay it? Which tax rate applies to which products? How do you calculate sales tax? The most important information on sales tax at a glance.
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