Employee or contractor? Getting it wrong can lead to trouble

One of the most damaging mistakes a company can make is misclassifying people who work for it. In the United States, there are two primary classes of workers: ...

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Cutting through the business jargon

We’ve discussed budgets, expenses, and cash flow in previous articles. In this post, we’re going to talk about some of the more common business terms ...

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Cash Flow: Your budget doesn’t tell the entire story

One of the most important pieces of running a project (and an entire studio) is budgeting. This important document tells how much you’ll spend and where that ...

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Opportunity Cost: Doing it yourself can cost you

When you’re just starting your business, you’re likely to be hypersensitive to every penny spent. Cost-cutting and shrewd spending are hallmarks of smart ...

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Five questions you should ask an accountant before hiring them

When you file your personal taxes each year, you might be able to get away with a one-size-fits-all accountant who sets up a pop-up shop in an otherwise empty ...

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The realities of funding your first game

Unless you are extraordinarily talented or unfathomably lucky, no one is going to knock on your door and offer you sacks of cash to make your first game.

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Why personal finance matters (and why we tackled it first)

There are a number of parallels between running a business and keeping your personal finances afloat. Implementing good habits early is crucial.

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