Accounting & Cash Flow Resources

Has a lender or investor asked you for a personal financial statement? Use this free, downloadable template to document your assets, liabilities and net worth. Read more

When will your new business start making a profit? Find out by using this free, downloadable template to do a break-even analysis. Read more

Download SCORE’s easy-to-use business planning, finance, sales, marketing and management templates to help you plan for a new business startup or grow your existing business. Read more

If you’re starting or growing your small business, you should learn about loans guaranteed by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as a funding option. Read more

Do you want to improve your chances of getting a business bank loan? Use these tips on how to write a compelling bank loan request letter. Read more

Bookkeeping errors have the potential to derail an otherwise healthy business and create financial chaos. Here are the 10 most common mistakes to avoid. Read more

Completing international payments includes multiple layers of record-keeping and tax compliance on both sides of a transaction.

Entrepreneurs must be on top of all financial aspects of their small businesses to ensure financial stability. Here are 10 bookkeeping basics. Read more

Coupons are a powerful way to bring in new customers, especially through a service like Groupon. But small businesses must use Groupon with caution. Read why.

Small businesses should be managed with a focus on cash flow, not income or other financial measures. SCORE mentor Hal Shelton answers cash management questions.

SCORE’s latest Megaphone of Main Street infographic examines how entrepreneurs finance operations in their first year of business. Read more

You don’t need to become a licensed accountant to make your small business successful, but here are some financial metrics you should have a handle on. Read more