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.
What Is Amex Blue Business Cash? The Blue Business Cash Card from American Express is tailor-made for the small business owner who prefers a straightforward cash back program over a rewards points program. There are no spending categories to track and no annual fee to offset — making it a breeze for any small business […]
There is a lot to consider when it comes to taking credit cards online for your business. We’ll guide you through the decision-making process and then offer several types of payment processors for you to consider so that you can find just the right fit.
Properly utilizing a credit card is one of the best ways to improve your credit score, but finding a credit card you’re qualified for can be hard if you have poor credit. Find the right business credit card for bad credit here.
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.
There are many reasons why travelers with income to spare may be attracted to the benefits of a travel rewards credit card. These cards typically carry hefty annual fees, but the frequent flier can make up this value (and then some) by taking strategic advantage of the high-value travel perks that often come with these […]
Need a credit card reader for your iPhone or iPad? Check out our guide to the best card swipers — and the best credit card processing apps — for iOS users, including pricing and key features.
If you’ve been shopping around for a new credit card, whether for personal or business use, you’ve likely come across a Chase credit card or three. In fact, it would be hard not to — between its own branded credit cards and its co-branded partner cards, Chase has 30 credit cards on offer. We’ve written up a rundown of every Chase credit card and what each one has to offer you.
Crowdfunding is a funding solution shaped to fit the iniquitous era that incubated it. Kickstarter and GoFundMe are aimed at different audiences, so it wouldn’t make much sense to name a winner and a loser in this comparison.
Maybe you remember the Hugh Jackman ad years ago where he asks: “Did you know SecureCode allows you to do more than pay safely?” Or, maybe you’re distracted by new, better Wolverine ads, currently. Either way, businesses and consumers alike should be sinking their claws into Mastercard’s SecureCode program. Mastercard’s SecureCode is a security measure […]
Square and PayPal offer powerful software for small businesses, plus affordable pricing and no long-term contracts. Check out our comparison to see how they compare in terms of features, pricing, user reviews, and more!
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