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.
Yahoo Finance talks the dangers of having too many credit cards with credit card analyst Jason Vissers.
Credit card expert Jason Vissers explains when a hyrbid card is better for your small business to Yahoo Finance.
Small business owners and the self-employed have faced particular challenges and frustrations, as many were unable to get a PPP Loan during the last round of funding despite applying as soon as the funds became available. The good news is that on April 21, 2020, the US Senate passed a bill authorizing the addition of $310 billion to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which offers forgivable loans to businesses affected by the devastating COVID-19 outbreak. Just know that once it’s signed into law, it might be another day or so before the SBA can reopen the program to new applicants.
On December 27, 2020, a new COVID-19 relief package was signed into law. This package allots an additional $284 billion for a second round of PPP funding, allowing business owners to receive a first or second loan. Applications for this round of funding started the week of January 11, 2021, and will continue through March 31, 2021.
The Ramp corporate card centers around one mission: saving its customers money. Besides its lack of fees, Ramp also includes software designed to help cut costs across the board.
BILL has made waves in the fintech scene in recent years thanks to its forward-thinking expense software. Whether the BILL Divvy credit card is any good depends on your business. That said, the BILL business credit card offers solid rewards and great perks. The BILL credit card will be best suited for businesses needing a robust spend and expense management solution in addition to a corporate card program.
Nonprofit organizations have plenty of reasons to sign up for a credit card. Because a nonprofit is technically a business, it may make sense to apply for a business-specific credit card, though there are cards available specifically for nonprofit use as well. Whether you’re looking for a card with no personal guarantee, strong rewards, or something else, discover the best credit cards for nonprofits here.
The process of selecting a payment processor is a daunting, complex one. Read our post for a sense of what to look for when choosing a credit card processor for your restaurant — as well as a snapshot of the processors and POS systems that, we feel, give foodservice businesses the best value for their money.
The Shopify platform as a whole is one of our highest-rated shopping cart solutions, primarily because it provides an all-inclusive solution to a wide range of merchants.
If you want to accept PayPal payments, you need to have a PayPal account — but if you’ve already got a personal account, is that enough? Here’s why you need a PayPal business account and how to go about getting one set up so you can get your business off the ground.
While KIS Payments is relatively new on the scene, it stands out for several reasons, not the least of which are the relationships the company maintains with its clients. Being a small business itself, the company’s goal is to simplify payments for other small business operators through dedicated advisors.
Grants can be a great way to get the funding your nonprofit needs to make a difference in your community. Learn about the best places to find grants so you’re taking maximum advantage of the funding options available to your nonprofit.
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