The LivePlan Blog

On paper, you’re generating enough revenue to cover your expenses, and then some. But when you go to pay your bills, you’re short. Here’s why.

If you’re trying to grow your business, you need to spend money. But, you’ll want to weigh any decisions carefully against the opportunity. Here’s what to keep in mind.

The MVP approach to business partnerships means prioritizing strategic alignment and starting with smaller tests to validate the benefits of the partnership before you go all in.

Your expense budget is one of the keys to good business management. Here’s a detailed guide on how to build an expense budget—including what not to do.

Your options for business funding will be different depending on what type of company you’re starting. If you’re looking for information on how to get funding for a business, here are the different types of funding you should consider.

Industry benchmarks are a great tool to measure your company’s performance against similar businesses, but they can also be used by startups to help with forecasting and budgeting, and ultimately, to help drive business growth. Here’s how to use them effectively.

You most likely take a deep look at your business numbers once every three months—but reviewing your key numbers only once a quarter can limit your opportunities. However, there’s a simple solution you can use to improve your company, making it more nimble and agile than your competition.

Now that we’re well into the beginning of 2019, there are some small business trends that seem to be on the horizon that small businesses and startups should pay attention to.

Cash is the lifeblood of every business—and understanding your cash flow statement will keep your business alive. Here’s how to make sense of your cash flow statement (and how a cash flow statement differs from a cash flow forecast).

Accounts payable is the total of the bills that you have to pay, but that you haven’t paid yet. Here’s why accounts payable matters for your business, and how to manage it.