Assets help keep a business afloat. They can be sold during lean times, used as collateral during expansion and help produce a healthy balance sheet. Business assets range from cash on hand to ...

Tangible assets are physical resources owned by a business or individual that hold monetary value and can be touched or felt. These assets include items such as real estate, equipment, inventory, and ...

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