by Susan Caminiti. One of the distinguishing characteristics of nearly all entrepreneurs is the passion they bring to their businesses. But whether you’re a skilled butcher, a terrific baker, or the best candlestick maker in town, there are functions of your company that you’ll need help with. And there’s no aspect of running a small business where this is more apparent than your finances. “Money is so personal and that makes many entrepreneurs more skittish about handing over control,”...

Why it pays to think about how often you pay your small business's employees By Reed Richardson For many start-ups and even some established small businesses, just being able to pay the bills and generate a little extra profit is a big enough challenge. As a result, seemingly innocuous questions like when and how often to pay out that money in salary-to owners, partners, and employees-often doesn't get much thought. But it should, because a company with a poorly executed pay system can easily...