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The industry challenges to running a restaurant, bar, catering service (and other food and beverage companies) are many. We've researched start-up costs & loans, equipment financing, point-of-sale systems, menu designs, and other software tech products to help you succeed. Take a look at the list of resources below!

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When it comes to choosing a point of sale system for your full-service restaurant, there’s a lot more at stake than you might initially think.

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What Is An eCheck? A Guide To Electronic Checks For Small Business

These days, electronic payments continue to gain prominence. eCheck payments offer several distinct advantages over not just traditional paper check payments but also credit/debit card payments. In fact, many businesses can’t really afford not to offer echeck payment acceptance as an option.

Best Accounts Receivable Factoring Companies For Small Businesses

If you need extra capital for your business as a result of unpaid invoices, invoice factoring or financing might be the solution. Learn how factoring works and take a look at our top invoice factoring solutions for 2021.

Best Credit Card Readers For Small Business

Tired of telling customers, “Sorry, cash only”? With a credit card reader, you can take payments almost anywhere, access customers who only carry cards, and even get paid faster. Check out the best mobile card readers for small businesses.

The Complete Guide To Customer Financing For Small Businesses

Financing allows those who are wavering on a purchase because of the price to buy from you right away and then pay for the goods/services in installments in the future. This way, you don’t lose a sale to sticker shock. This is called customer financing or, sometimes, consumer financing. Broadly speaking, you can provide customer financing yourself, or you can use a third-party financing specialist. As to how to do either, along with their pluses and minuses, read on to find out.

Short-Term Loans, Merchant Cash Advances, & APRs

Small business owners searching for a merchant cash advance (MCA) or short-term business loan (STL) are often surprised to learn that their capital has come with a very high effective annual percentage rate (APR) that’s sometimes in the triple digits.

How To Open A Business Bank Account

Opening a business bank account can save you time and reduce your personal legal liability as a small business owner. These step-by-step guidelines will show you how to open a business bank account.

THE WINNERS OF MERCHANT MAVERICK’S OPPORTUNITY GRANT FOR KID ENTREPRENEURS

We were blown away by the quality of businesses that applied. Ultimately, we settled on five amazing businesses, each earning $2,000 toward growing their small business. The winners span from California to Florida and represent a variety of industries — from farming to financial planning! But the one thing they all had in common was a dedication to improving the world through sustainable business practices.

The Best ERC Loans, Bridge Loans, & Advances

You may qualify for an ERC loan if you have a valid and verifiable ERC claim filed with the IRS. In most cases, lenders will not look at factors like personal credit score or business revenue, but this varies based on the company you opt to work with.

Shopify VS Square: 2024 Comparison

Shopify and Square both provide POS systems, but their full range of services offered encompasses so much more. In this article, we’ll be exploring these two companies, comparing their respective features, pricing, ease of use, customer support, integrations, and more.