For a small business, contingency plans are an essential part of making sure the business continues to operate efficiently when faced with challenges and difficulties. Specifically, contingency ...

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 ...

A plan involving suitable backups, immediate actions and longer term measures for responding to computer emergencies such as attacks or accidental disasters. Contingency plans are part of business ...

So, you’ve been searching for a house to make a home and finally settled on your final choice. As you’re about to make an offer, you discover that the listing has turned contingent or pending. No! Say ...

If you’re buying a house, it’s important to understand the difference between these two types of sales. Both contingent and pending mean a property is under contract, but each status signals a ...

For a small business, an unforeseen expense can have devastating consequences, according to AccountingTools.com. For instance, say you estimated project costs at $3,000 for materials, but your ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. David Kindness is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and an expert in the fields of ...

More than ever, AmLaw 200 firms are feeling the pressure to improve profitability. The recent downturn in the M&A and other transactional work that firms have traditionally relied on to bolster ...