Fundera
SEPTEMBER 8, 2019
Young entrepreneurs are leaving a big impression on the business world. From their innovative products and inventions to their ability to network like pros, a lot can be said about the newest generation of go-getters starting their own businesses. They’re often the first to try something new or support other business ideas as frequently demonstrated by the wildly successful crowdfunding websites.
Abrigo
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
A rather common method for financial institutions to hedge earnings or value at risk is an interest rate swap transaction. As we move into ever-changing rate environments, eventually you or someone on your ALCO committee may wonder exactly what an interest rate swap would do for the institution. A good interest rate risk model should have the capability to do this type of what-if modeling so that you and the committee have the information needed to make the best decision.
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GoCardless
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
A guide to invoicing for Australian businesses, including how it works and best practices
Abrigo
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
The Federal Trade Commission’s latest round of warning letters to companies selling products containing cannabidiol (CBD) is a reminder to financial institutions to tread carefully as they look into the possibility of providing banking services to cannabis-related retailers and other cannabis-related businesses (CRBs). The FTC warned three unidentified companies that it is illegal to advertise that a product can “prevent, treat, or cure human disease without competent and reliable scientific e
Abrigo
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
Imagine buying a new engine for your car. Your car, however, happens to be 8 years old, with tread-worn tires, and a window that won’t roll up. You could buy that engine and get some good use out it, but the car would be a lot better if you also added a set of new tires and fixed the window at the same time. The same is true of financial institutions when they consider technology investments to transform their lending and credit operations.
Fundera
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
9 Steps for Starting a Business in Illinois. Confirm you have a winning idea. Pick a business name. Create your business plan. Choose your business structure. Register your business in Illinois. Separate your personal and business assets. Obtain your business licenses and permits. Secure funding. Review an employer’s responsibilities. If you want to learn how to start a business in Illinois, congratulations!
Credit Management Source brings together the best content for credit management professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Fundera
SEPTEMBER 7, 2019
How to Accept Credit Card Payments Without a Merchant Account. In order to accept credit card payments without a merchant account, you’ll have to work with a payment service provider, also known as a third-party payment provider, payment facilitator, or processing aggregator. These providers, like Square and PayPal, allow you to accept credit cards through their payment service which includes a built-in merchant account—meaning they aggregate all of their customers’ funds into one merchant accou
Fundera
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
What Is Employment Practices Liability Insurance? Employment practices liability insurance (EPLI) protects businesses when they are sued for employment discrimination, harassment, unlawful termination, or similar claims. EPLI covers the business’s cost to defend against or settle such employment-related lawsuits. Most business owners rely on a good team to help their company succeed.
Fundera
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
Arizona is home to over 550,000 small businesses in agriculture, technology, health, manufacturing, and other industries. The warm weather, natural beauty of the outdoors, and bustling tourist scene contribute to a strong small business environment in Arizona. If you operate a business in Arizona, you’ll need to choose a business entity structure for your company. .
Fundera
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
Square vs. Shopify. Both Square and Shopify offer robust point of sale systems for businesses to accept payments online and in-person. One of the biggest differences between Square vs. Shopify is that Square is free to use—though there are processing fees. Shopify, on the other hand, requires a paid subscription plan. The more expensive your Shopify plan, though, the lower your processing fees will be.
Fundera
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
11 Steps to Starting a Business in Michigan. Choose your business structure. Pick a business name. Register your business with Michigan state. Obtain your EIN. Get required licenses, permits, and business insurance. Open a business bank account and credit card. Research additional funding options. Set up your accounting system. Follow ongoing requirements.
Fundera
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
IRS Form 1065. Form 1065, also known as the U.S. Return of Partnership Income, is an informational tax form used to report the income, gains, losses, deductions, credits, and other applicable information concerning the operations of a partnership. The 1065 tax form is filed on an annual basis, but no taxes are calculated or paid from this form. Instead, taxes are paid by the partners of LLC members, who calculate their share of the business’s income and losses using Schedule K-1 and then file an
Fundera
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
The key to success is belief. There are things wildly successful people do differently than the rest of the population. For starters, they’re passionate about their ideas and businesses. They forgo a lot of things to make their dreams come true and start their business ventures. They may not eat, sleep, or see their loved ones when their businesses are first taking off but they don’t let that get to them.
Fundera
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
Picking a business bank account should be more involved than simply walking into the bank closest to you and opening an account. (To be fair, the bank closest to you could be your best fit—but it shouldn’t be your only criteria.) Comparing business bank accounts is a major part of finding the best match for your business needs, which is why we’re putting U.S.
Fundera
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
Your point of sale system is what you need to keep your business running smoothly. At its core, a point of sale system is the hardware and software that you need to complete transactions for your business. Most point of sale systems these days do more than simply help you process payments—they also come with other features like inventory management , staff management, transaction management, and more. .
Fundera
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
Good news for chiropractors: Chiropractic business loans don’t need to be a pain in the neck. It’s an easy joke to make, sure, but it’s true—finding financing and small business loans for chiropractors may actually be far easier than you think. For one thing, you have lots of options for the kinds of small business loans for which you can apply, each of which fits a different need for your growing (or just-started!
Fundera
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
Whether you have an online-only or brick-and-mortar business (or a combination of the two), running a store is no simple task. Retaining your clientele while also managing employees, invoices, and keeping an eye out for new products are tough tasks on their own. Add in the constant need to keep your inventory replenished, and the simplest business maintenance work can take up the entirety of your time.
Fundera
SEPTEMBER 8, 2019
Finding the right merchant services for your small business can be a time-consuming and costly endeavor. However, as the platforms that allow you to accept and process payments, they’re also vital to your business. . As you consider POS systems for your small business, you’ll likely come across a multitude of options with varying price points. If your business budget is especially tight, you’ll be relieved to know some POS systems are free to use.
Fundera
SEPTEMBER 8, 2019
Restaurant and bar owners have very specific needs when it comes to running their businesses and the point of sale systems they use are no exception to that. It only makes sense that a POS system specifically designed for your restaurant or bar’s needs would be a great fit for keeping things running smoothly. . You need your POS system to be able to accept payments and keep your business running.
GoCardless
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
A guide for anyone who wants to learn more about Direct Debit.
GoCardless
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
How to take ACH payments from customers in the US.
GoCardless
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
Everything you wanted to know about Direct Debit.
GoCardless
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
A guide to major local payment methods in Europe.
GoCardless
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
Everything businesses need to know about SCA.
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