Celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week with Bench
To celebrate entrepreneurs like you, we’re offering free webinars, resources, and exclusive content that will help you grow your business.

Join us for free, expert webinars for entrepreneurs
The Top U.S. Tax Questions Entrepreneurs Should Know the Answers To
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Learn what small business owners ask tax pros most and get
the expert informed answers to confidently navigate your taxes.
When you sign up, you’ll also receive a free ebook covering the
basics of small business taxes.
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A Business Finance Checklist: Wrapping Up Before the New Year
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Fundid and Bench will cover essential steps before closing out your finances for the year. You’ll learn about tax filing prep, goal setting, and year-end grants.
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Free resources for entrepreneurs and small business owners
The Founder's Guide to Startup Accounting
Accounting may be a hassle, but it can also be your startup’s secret weapon. Here’s how.
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How to Do Payroll (And Avoid the Mistakes)
If you currently have employees or plan to hire in the future, you’ll need to know the ins and outs of running payroll.
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17 Big Tax Deductions (Write Offs) for Businesses
One of the simplest ways to reduce your income tax bill is to ensure you’re claiming all of the tax deductions available to your small business.
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Cash flow statement
Use this financial statement template to see how much cash you have on hand for a specific period.
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Balance sheet
A balance sheet lets you see the big picture and understand how much your business owns, owes and how much is left for you.
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Profit and loss statement
Stay on top of your small business financials by tracking your revenues, expenses, and operating costs with this free P&L template.
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Easy to follow tutorials to give you a solid foundation of knowledge. Hit play and add these topics to your list of expertise.
Bookkeeping Basics
Accounting Basics
Cash Flow Statements
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An all in one payroll and HR platform for small business owners so they can run payroll in minutes and take care of teams without a second thought.
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Trusted by over 600,000 business owners around the world, Shopify is a complete commerce platform that lets you start, grow, and manage your business.
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Easily accept payments, create recurring subscriptions, and send invoices for your business. Now available in the Stripe App Marketplace, the Bench app will let you monitor your finances directly from your Stripe dashboard.
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Funding Circle is where small businesses get the funding they need to win. Access fast, affordable loan programs with a simple online process and funding in as little as 48 hours.
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Firstbase is the simplest way for anyone to launch and run a US business. Incorporate your company, stay compliant, and manage everything your business needs — all online, from anywhere.
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Have confidence you're taking the right steps with support from a team of small business experts. With a clear picture of your financials, you'll be set up for success in the long run.