--- title: Pike13 Blog - Business Tips & News | Finance (2) description: Finance | Advice for fitness, wellness, and other instruction-based business owners. Actionable marketing tips & the latest fitness industry news. Subscribe to our blog to stay updated! (2) ---   ###### Explore our blog ## The Pike13 Perspective #### Actionable tips, smart strategies, industry trends, and personalized insights for your business.   ![palm-trees-bg](https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/ph2ft4t1rh9nv01/palm-trees-bg.jpg) Finance ### [Cash based vs. Accrual based accounting - Which one is right for you?](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/cash-vs-accrual) Understand the different accounting methods, cash basis and accrual and determine what is best for your small business needs. Danica Jun 21, 2016 Finance ### [Make Filing Taxes for Small Business Simple with these Steps (Part 2)](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/make-filing-taxes-for-small-business-simple-with-these-steps-part-2) Tax season is upon us. We want to help make it as painless as possible. How? Through sharing expertise and insider knowledge. Mahima Chawla Feb 29, 2016 Finance ### [5 Best Practices for Managing Your Business's Money](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/5-best-practices-for-managing-your-businesses-money) Five best practices for managing your business finances and keeping steady, predictible cash flow. Danica Feb 17, 2016 Finance ### [Insider Tips on Tax Season for Small Businesses](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/insider-tips-on-tax-season-for-small-businesses) Make your small business taxes (almost) painless! Invest a little time and energy preparing for them throughout the year. Insider tips from Bond... Mahima Chawla Feb 11, 2016 Business Advisor ### [Funding 101 Webinar recap](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/funding-101-webinar-recap/) During this Funding 101 Webinar you'll learn about your options, see how you can get help, and make the next step to growing your business. Travis Isaacs Dec 16, 2015 Pike13 News ### [Fund your small business with Bond Street and Pike13](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/fund-small-business-growth/) Announcing a new partnership to help fund small business. Bond Street and Pike13 come together to promote the growth of SMBs. Jessica Dec 15, 2015 Finance ### [Taking control of your business finances](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/taking-control-business-finances/) Take control of your business finances by understanding your company's financial statements to make informed business decisions. Danica Nov 24, 2015 Finance ### [Accepting cash? Here's when to avoid it in your service business](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/accepting-cash-heres-avoid-service-business/) Accepting cash? Here's when to avoid it in your service business Nicki Mar 24, 2015 Finance ### [When do you start paying yourself?](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/start-paying-yourself/) When do you start paying yourself? Nicki Jan 27, 2015 Finance ### [Service businesses—are you making this pricing mistake?](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/service-business-pricing-mistake/) Service businesses—are you making this pricing mistake? Nicki Nov 12, 2014 [ 1 ](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/topic/finance/page/1) [ 2 ](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/topic/finance/page/2) [ 3 ](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/topic/finance/page/3) ## ![Pike13 Logo - Profile Icon Round White](https://learn.pike13.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Pike13%20Logo%20-%20Profile%20Icon%20Round%20White.png?width=100&height=100&name=Pike13%20Logo%20-%20Profile%20Icon%20Round%20White.png)The Pike13 Perspective **Insights, Advice, and Inspiration** At Pike13, we celebrate, support, and empower the passionate individuals behind the businesses that inspire us every day. Client-focused businesses are our specialty. From fitness studios to tutoring centers, our blog is your trusted source for heartfelt advice, inspiring success stories, and expert tips to make managing your business easier and more rewarding. Whether you’re chasing big goals or appreciating small wins, we’re sharing insights and tools to help you grow with confidence. 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