Articles by Laura Roden
Schedule K-1 Tax Form: What Business Owners Need to Know
October 16, 2024
If you are involved with a partnership, limited liability company (LLC), S corporation or a trust as either an owner or administrator, chances are you’ve... read more
What Is a DBA, and Do I Need One?
September 13, 2024
A DBA is a nickname you use publicly for your business. DBA stands for “doing business as.” DBAs allow business owners to conduct business under... read more
How to Understand a Business Loan Agreement
August 8, 2024
A business loan agreement documents your obligations when you’re borrowing money from a lender, whether that be a bank, family member or nontraditional lending platform.... read more
Assets, Liabilities, Equity: What Small Business Owners Should Know
June 11, 2024
Assets, liabilities and equity are the three sections of every business’s accounting balance sheet. Assets are things your business owns. Liabilities are what your business... read more
Profit Margin: What It Is and How to Calculate
May 7, 2024
Profit margin is a measure of how many cents of profit are generated per dollar of sales. Always shown as a percentage, profit margin is... read more