For most kinds of business, expenses break down into product cost -- including inventory -- and period cost. If you run a business, distinguishing between types of inventory, other product costs and ...

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Many businesses need financing but aren’t sure if they have the kind of collateral to support a loan. The good news is that inventory can serve as collateral for lending. A business owner can use ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

Inventory for liquor stores is a matter of simply ensuring the remaining stock matches the invoice and sales records. However, liquor inventory for bars and restaurants is a bit more tricky, simply ...