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Getting a Loan from Your Payment Processor: What You Should Know
By Rebecca Wessell | December 31, 2016

Thinking about getting a loan from PayPal or Square? Read this first

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Should You Start a Business If You Have Debt?
By Rebecca Wessell | December 08, 2016

The short answer is yes – if you're smart about it.

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U.S. Tax Considerations for Amazon FBA International Sellers
By Joshua Ashman Ephraim Moss | December 08, 2016

International sellers who rely on Amazon Fulfillment-by-Amazon need to know the tax code.

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The Future Of Mobile Payment Processing
By Kristen Gramigna | December 05, 2016

Mobile wallets, wearables, biometrics; what's next for mobile payments?

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Know Your Customers: How Different Generations Prefer To Pay
By Kristen Gramigna | December 01, 2016

From Baby Boomers to Gen Z, different demographics prefer different payment methods.

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Closing the Gap: Lending to Underserved Small Businesses
By Dan Blacharski | November 02, 2016

Challenges and opportunities for underserved, minority, and immigrant-founded startups

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Invoice Intelligently: 5 Ways to Get Paid Faster
By Renzo Costarella | September 26, 2016

Here are five ways to get your bills paid faster so you can focus on scaling and improving your business, not playing bill collector.

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Achieving Success Using Performance Improvement Plans
By Rosanna Nadeau | September 19, 2016

Experience shows that 10% of employees are performing below job expectations in most organizations. But performance can be turned around, when managers use Performance Improvement Plans effectively....

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The 4 Biggest Red Flags in Credit Card Processing
By Ellen Cunningham | August 26, 2016

Learn the biggest red flags in credit card processing to protect yourself from expensive charges and equipment.

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Read Them Now: 7 Books That Will Make You Richer
By Daniela McVicker | August 23, 2016

Here is a selection of seven books that will make you richer if you take the advice into consideration and put it into action.

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How Freelancers Can Get Ahead With an Investment Strategy
By Deborah Anderson | August 16, 2016

Are you an entrepreneur who is ready in to increase the income flow? Here are some suggestions for that strategy.

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You Can Do It: How to Start a Business Without a Loan
By Mehul Rajput | August 12, 2016

Starting a business, almost every time has two major scenarios. One has to do with people who have loads of money stacked up and the obstacle is not having any viable idea to fund.

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Calling All Angels: How to Attract Investors for Your Startup
By business.com editorial staff | July 21, 2016

Angel investors and venture capitalists can help you secure funding for your business. But how do you attract investors for your startup?

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Beyond Square: Taking Credit Cards with Your Smartphone
By Ellen Cunningham | July 05, 2016

Smartphone processing was popularized by Square, but these days there are lots of options. Here are some choices for taking cards on the go.

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Business Loan vs. Crowdfunding: Which is Best for You?
By Jared Proctor | July 05, 2016

There are now more than 44 different types of business financing available. Which one is best for you?

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There's a Fee for That: Pros and Cons of Surcharging Credit Cards
By Ellen Cunningham | June 30, 2016

For businesses grappling with the high cost of credit card acceptance, surcharging may help defray costs. Here are the pros and cons.

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10 Credit Card Payment Services for Small Business Owners
By Drew Hendricks | June 14, 2016

There thousands of business decisions that small business owners have to make. One of the most important, however, is which service they’ll select as their credit card payment processing options.

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Stop Working So Hard: Make Money in the Gaming Industry
By Sherry Gray | May 27, 2016

Getting Paid to Play Video Games Sounds Too Good to Be True, Right? Maybe Not.

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FinTech: The New World Order and Its 5 Pillars
By Oscar Jofre | May 19, 2016

Financial Technology, or Fintech, is changing the way the world manages and makes money. Here are the 5 pillars, and what you need to know.

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8 Simple Yet Brilliant Ways to Save Money Around Your Office
By Faizan Raza | May 11, 2016

Cut costs today with these simple yet brilliant ideas for saving money. Get ready to see more cash!

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No Loan, No Problem: 4 Creative Ways to Fund Business Growth
By Jared Proctor | May 10, 2016

There are creative ways to get business financing these days. Here are 4 very creative ways to get you started.

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How the Self-Employed Can Make Roth IRA Contributions
By business.com editorial staff | April 27, 2016

If you're self-employed, a Roth IRA is one of the essential retirement saving tools you need in your arsenal.

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Inside the Mind of the Bank: 4 Factors Affecting a Small Business Loan
By Ricky Nila | April 22, 2016

Learn what will affect you in getting your small business loan.