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Gretchen Schmid is a freelance writer who previously wrote about business, technology, and healthcare for Longneck & Thunderfoot. She also writes for Publishers Weekly, mental_floss, Dance Spirit magazine, and the Brooklyn Rail.
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Articles by Gretchen Schmid
These small business statistics that lend insight into the state of small businesses, including how often businesses fail and how much capital they need.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization, or EBITDA, is a measure of a business's performance and cash flow, without factoring in financing, taxes, or accounting.
If you’re going to hire an accountant, it should be a vetted and verified Certified Public Accountant. Learn the difference and why you need one here.
Data and Reports
Small Business Statistics: 19 Essential Numbers to Know
These small business statistics that lend insight into the state of small businesses, including how often businesses fail and how much capital they need.
Business Accounting
What Is EBITDA, and Why Does It Matter for Your Business?
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization, or EBITDA, is a measure of a business's performance and cash flow, without factoring in financing, taxes, or accounting.
Business Accounting
Certified Public Accountant: What They Are and Why You Need One
If you’re going to hire an accountant, it should be a vetted and verified Certified Public Accountant. Learn the difference and why you need one here.