There are so many decisions to be made as the owner of a small or medium business. From hiring and training employees to signing their paychecks and addressing customer concerns, your hands are probably full around the clock. There are many other aspects of the company, however, that must be attended to, like determining what […]
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A Checklist for Spring Cleaning Your Bookkeeping
Now that tax season is behind you, or you’ve at least filed for an extension, you might consider doing a little spring cleaning of your bookkeeping. Small measures often go a long way toward creating greater success for your business. Here’s a checklist of seven things you can do to spruce up your bookkeeping and keep […]
4 Ways to Make the Most of Your Business Credit Card Rewards
Many small business owners have come to depend on their business credit card—and for good reason. Beyond providing a revolving line of credit and a simple way to improve your business credit score, they can also help you cover your business expenses (and track them for claiming your tax deductions). By responsibly using a business credit card […]
3 Best Business 0% APR Credit Cards for Business
Getting your hands on capital to help grow your business is easier said than done. Especially if you’re just starting out, you may have a tough time qualifying for a business loan from a bank, thanks to your lack of sales records or business credit history. Therefore, a great way to build up your business […]
6 Reasons to Absolutely Avoid Mixing Your Personal and Business Finances
When you first start your business, it can feel like your company is an extension of yourself. It’s easy to let your personal and business finances mix together, especially if you’re not making a profit from your business (yet!). However, it’s critical to establish a clear line between your personal and business finances early on. […]
4 Different Payment Methods for Your Small Business
One method to maximize sales (and success) of your small business is to offer various payment options. By doing this, you are giving your customers choices and also capturing every sale you possibly can. While everyday there seems to be a new way to pay, this guide will help you sort through the numerous options […]
Why Your Retail Business Needs to Start Accepting Chip Cards Right Away
Your customers don’t really care if they have to swipe or dip their card. So why should you? While EMV (which stands for Europay, MasterCard, and Visa) is standard in Europe and elsewhere around the globe, American merchants have been slow to adopt this new industry standard—six months into the EMV Liability Shift, CardHub estimated that […]
3 Creative Ways to Fund Your Ideas
You’ve gotta spend money to make money. It might be a tired old cliche, but when it comes to small businesses and startups, it still rings true. These days it’s very hard to get anything or anywhere on goodwill, thus if you are in the midst of building your business, you are going to need […]
Small Business Funding Options: Business Credit Cards vs. Consumer Credit Cards
Credit cards are a common part of daily life, in both a personal and business respect, for many. Small business owners have the option to finance much of their day to day on a credit card. Should they use a business credit card or their personal credit card? What is the difference? Which one is […]
How to Protect Your Business from Credit Card Fraud
Credit card fraud is a form of identity theft wherein an individual uses another person’s credit card information to charge purchases, or to withdraw funds from the account. Credit card fraud may also involve the fraudulent use of a debit card as a result of theft of the actual card or by illegal acquisition of […]
