Financial Management Articles

When attempting to acquire financing for a septic services startup, here are tips to consider to help the process go smoothly

It’s nice to see overall revenue figures grow, but over the long term, profitability is what you really want from your business

Even if you’re years away from hanging up the vacuum hose for good, financial experts say pumpers should frequently check on the status of their government retirement benefit and adjust plans accordingly.

If you're concerned about your company's bottom line, any time of the year is a good opportunity to figure out how to trim overhead costs that may be eating away at your profits

Finding the compensation sweet spot will retain great workers without breaking the bank. But getting there can be a major research challenge for small-business owners.

Read the details in commercial contracts and keep enough coin in the piggy bank to cover common cash-flow issues.

More of your pumping customers want to pay with plastic. Follow these tips to navigate the murky waters of financial services and collect payments safely, efficiently and for the least amount of money.

So many account options may be confusing, but no matter your age, the time to start saving for retirement is now

Even if you’re not planning to borrow money for a capital purchase any time soon, it’s smart to make sure your business is creditworthy

The government doesn’t mess around when you owe it money. Do what you can to get out in front of your tax debt.

Extending credit requires a policy and strategy for collecting your money when clients don’t pay up.

In rural New Mexico, Jay Carroll has learned to expect the unexpected when inspecting, pumping or installing a septic system.