Carol M. Kopp edits features on a wide range of subjects for Investopedia, including investing, personal finance, retirement planning, taxes, business management, and career development. David ...

These policy changes are visible globally and are becoming important metrics for business leaders to consider if they’re ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, coordinated, and directed ...

Accurate financial records are key for informed shareholder decisions. Ethical behavior builds essential trust for sustained business relationships. Business ethics involves clear policies and ...

Over the past decades, business has begun reacting to growing societal pressures by broadening its focus from profit maximization alone to the “triple bottom line” of people, planet and profit. 1 In ...

Business Consumer Alliance reports that joining a business membership organization offers networking, training, resources, ...

Influenced by a movement known as “effective altruism”, a project which tries to find the most effective ways of helping ...

Being able to inspire and direct your employees is important, however, it's even more important to ensure that you know what you should be doing. When trying to set a good example for your employees, ...

Cash-basis accounting is a primary method that small businesses use to keep track of their income and expenses. Typically, if a small business has annual sales of less than $5 million, it may choose ...

A business bank statement tracks transactions, balances, and cash flow. Learn key components and tips for better financial management. A business bank statement is an official financial document ...

Okay, so you enjoy baking, and you've lost count of the number of times friends and family have suggested that you open your own bakery. But the idea of finding a building and then creating a business ...