Education: BA Political Science, San Diego State University
Jason has been writing about small business software platforms, services, and financing since 2015. Jason’s expertise has been featured in Yahoo Finance, Time/NextAdvisor, Home Business Magazine, CreditCards.com, GoBankingRates, TheLadders.com, and other publications. He has a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from San Diego State University and currently lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
PayPal is one of the most powerful payment platforms for small businesses — but it’s not right for everyone. Check out our PayPal review for an in-depth look at the features and pricing, and see if PayPal is a good fit for your business!
How can you get the startup small business loan you need when most banks won’t touch you with a ten-foot pole? Check out these lenders that issue business startup loans with no credit check.
If you're wondering how to lower your credit card interest rate, know that you can always contact your credit card issuer and request an interest rate reduction. They may not say yes, but if you have good credit health and a lengthy history of making your payments on time, you'll increase your chances of success.
Most business credit card issuers require your SSN when you apply. However, in certain instances, it may be possible for you to obtain business credit without providing your SSN and avoid personal liability and a hard credit pull. This article will detail the circumstances in which you can apply for business credit cards with your EIN only.
Customers who have the option to pay for their purchases in smaller installments with BNPL solutions are less likely to click away from your site at checkout, and more likely to spend more per order. PayPal Pay In 4 was created so that online businesses of every size could easily implement their own buy now, pay later programs.
Whether Rho is worth it will depend on your business. Businesses with at least $50,000 in hand and that can pay off the Rho corporate card daily will particularly benefit from Rho. Businesses with irregular cash flows may also benefit from Rho’s flexible repayment terms.
VizyPay is a merchant account provider that offers credit/debit card processing, point of sale systems, a virtual terminal, and working capital loans. The company offers its services on a month-to-month basis with no long-term contracts and has an excellent public reputation.
Can your small business get multiple EIDL loans? Can you increase your EIDL size? Find out if it’s possible to get more relief funding from the EIDL program.
Whether you already own a trucking business or are pursuing a new venture, you’ll likely need financing or seed funding at some point. Existing businesses may need capital to fund expansion efforts or maintain payroll when cash flow is down. Read on for a look at the best grants and funding options for trucking companies.
To help shuttered live event venues stay in business long enough to return once the pandemic is over, Congress has approved a new grant program specifically targeted at businesses that host entertainment, both live and recorded.
Customers are paying for things by telephone a lot more than before. Here, we recommend six processors that provide excellent value for MOTO transactions that fit various types of businesses and answer some common questions.
The PPP and EIDL programs have distributed a massive amount of funding to struggling businesses in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. However, many businesses have been unable to secure funding from these programs despite applying when directed and meeting all the relevant qualifications. Whatever the reason, there are business owners out there in need of funding that have not been served by the PPP or EIDL programs. That’s why we’ve set out to highlight other lending options — both public and private — that are currently available to small businesses.
Shopify’s Tap & Chip Card Reader is a handy mobile credit card reader that works seamlessly with the Shopify POS app and which accepts cutting-edge forms of payment for a reasonable price. It has the advantage of being able to accept contactless payments, and it connects wirelessly to your tablet or smartphone.
Unfortunately, business credit cards that lack personal guarantees are few and far between. With how risky a proposition businesses are, issuers just aren’t comfortable handing out credit cards without some sort of extra backing. Still, there may be a few options out there for your business that don’t require a personal guarantee.
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