Don't Wait for Tax Time

A curious thing happens to small business owners in the spring of every year. You wake up one day and realize you had better figure out how much money was made last year in order to pay your taxes. But wait, shouldn't a business owner already know how much money he or she made last year, last quarter, or last month? To be successful in business, you need to make a financial plan and check it against the facts on a monthly basis, then take immediate action to correct any problems. Learn from this week's feature: "8 Winning Tips to Make Your Financial Plan Profitable."