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Everything You Need To Know About Using A Credit Card Imprinter
Wondering about using a manual credit card machine? A credit card imprinter essentially uses a miniaturized version of printing press technology, capturing a copy of the credit card for you to process at a later date. Credit card imprinters let you take payments without internet, but it also means extra work.
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What A UCC Filing Is & How It Could Affect Your Small Business
If you run a small business, chances are you’ve come across the term “UCC Lien.” What is a UCC (Uniform Commercial Code) filing? Are UCC filings bad? How do I file a UCC termination? Learn what UCC filings are and how to protect your small business.
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Best Equity Crowdfunding Platforms For Businesses & Entrepreneurs
Equity crowdfunding has only been around for a few years. Suffice to say, it is a work in progress. If you play your cards right, however, it might be just the thing to take your startup to the next level. If you’ve done your due diligence in preparing your offering and you possess the ability to excite investors, professional and amateur, then it’s certainly an avenue worth exploring.
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What Are The Differences Between Invoice Financing & Invoice Factoring?
Unpaid invoices can be a burden for any business. While you know that the money from the invoices will come eventually, slow-paying customers or long repayment terms could have a negative impact on your incoming cash flow — and this could be a problem for your business. Instead of waiting to receive the money owed […]
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What Is Inventory Financing & How Does It Work?
Inventory financing is a type of asset-based loan in which the inventory you’re purchasing with the loan is used as collateral to secure the loan. Depending on the arrangement, the lender may also require you to put up your accounts receivable as collateral. The amount of financing you receive is directly related to the value of the inventory in question, usually 70 to 80% of the inventory’s value. Read our article for the full story on inventory financing, including rates and terms.
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The Best Entrepreneur Competitions To Pitch Your Startup Idea
Pitching competitions can be a great way to get your foot into the door to the investment world. You’ll have a captive audience and the opportunity to make connections that can aid your business endeavors far into the future.
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SBA Loans For Veterans: Guide To Veteran SBA Loan Rates & Requirements
The SBA has created business loan programs for veterans and active servicemembers who might otherwise have trouble getting financing for their small business or startup. Find out if one of these VA loan programs is right for your small business needs.
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What Is A TRAC Lease?
If you’ve been searching the internet for information about equipment leasing, you’ve probably run into a wall of industry jargon. Between captive lessors, capital leases, equipment financing agreements, and references to Section 179, the terminology can get pretty opaque. This is especially true when it comes to TRAC leases. If you’ve ever wondered what the TRAC lease is, how it works, or even just what the acronym stands for, you’ve come to the right place.
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Do I Need A Business Bank Account?
If you’re still wondering if you need a business bank account, the answer lies in understanding the differences between personal and business banking. A business account simply is better suited than a personal account for running a business. Find out more about why you need to ditch your personal account and sign up for a business checking account to run your small business.
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