Fundera
JUNE 24, 2019
As an entrepreneur, you face regular roadblocks from worries about the future to difficulties managing personnel. To learn to face these roadblocks head-on, you can turn to books, trusted advisors, or perhaps best of all for your busy schedule: business articles. Business articles serve as an accessible source of small business advice , whether you find them in a journal, business magazine , or business blog.
Abrigo
JUNE 26, 2019
We are closing in on six months until the SEC filers’ CECL effective date. While credit unions have some additional runway after the November 2018 CECL delay, there is likely less time than expected. CECL is still happening, and in order to be ready to transition in time and with confidence, then it’s time to prepare now. “If you’ve kind of been dragging your feet on this, now is the time,” said Brandon Quinones, Manager of Credit Consulting.
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GoCardless
JUNE 24, 2019
We surveyed 4,000 customers across the UK, France, Germany and Spain about their attitudes to security and convenience when shopping online.
Fundera
JUNE 26, 2019
35 Small Town Business Ideas for Every Community. Restaurants. Hybrid Bar & Coffee Shop. Liquor Store. Handyman or Contractor. Automotive Repairs. Home Cleaning. IT and Computer Services. Pet Store, Grooming, and Boarding. Salon or Barbershop. Gas Station. Grocery Store. Drugstore. Antique or Thrift Store. Fitness Studio or Gym. Tutoring Business.
Fundera
JUNE 25, 2019
The Top 40 Online Business Ideas. Social Media Marketing. SEO Consulting. Freelance Designing. Freelance Writing. eBook Writing. Translation. Editing. Writing a Blog. Freelance Researching. Freelance Coding and Web Design. Software and App Development. Photography. Business Coaching. College Consulting. Tutoring. Online Fitness Training. Ecommerce Store.
Fundera
JUNE 24, 2019
Standing out as a small business isn’t the easiest feat in the world. Incumbents in your field have an outsized presence with consumers, and may even be household names depending on your industry. Plus, other small or medium-sized businesses may be working with big marketing budgets that make it even more difficult to help your business have a meaningful presence online.
Credit Management Source brings together the best content for credit management professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Fundera
JUNE 26, 2019
As an aspiring digital entrepreneur (or side-hustler) with an inventory of physical products to move, your first order of business is choosing an ecommerce platform on which to sell and manage your stock. And if you’re at all familiar with the ecommerce space—if not as a business owner then likely as a consumer—you know that Shopify vs. eBay are two of the biggest names in online selling.
Fundera
JUNE 22, 2019
What is a Keogh Plan? A Keogh plan is a tax-deferred retirement plan for self-employed individuals, non-corporate small businesses, and their employees. In a defined contribution Keogh plan, the business owner decides how much to contribute. A defined benefit Keogh plan works like a self-funded pension plan. You can withdraw money from a Keogh plan as early as age 59 and a half.
Fundera
JUNE 28, 2019
What Is Business Property Tax? Business property tax is a tax that you pay on the assessed value of real property, like land or real estate, that your business owns. Your tax rate will be based on the assessed value of your business’s land or real estate, as opposed to the fair market value. Business property tax is regulated at the state and local level, and your local tax authority will notify you of the amount of annual taxes you’re responsible for paying.
Fundera
JUNE 25, 2019
How to Set Up Employee Benefits Packages: 6 Steps. Determine Your Goals. Create a Budget. Learn Your Obligations. Select Optional Benefits. Hire a Benefits Provider. Refine and Improve Your Benefits Program. Offering a comprehensive employee benefits package is an extremely important human resources function if you want to hire and retain top talent.
Fundera
JUNE 28, 2019
SumUp Payments Review. SumUp is a popular mobile point of sale (mPOS) system in Europe that recently expanded to the U.S. Their payment processing rates and mPOS hardware are cheaper than major competitors like Square and PayPal. Customers who use SumUp tout its low cost and user-friendly mobile app. A crucial step in setting up your small business for success is finding the best merchant services to meet both your and your customers’ needs.
Fundera
JUNE 27, 2019
There are two main ways for entrepreneurs to save on their small business taxes. One way is to claim all the tax deductions your company is eligible for. Deductions reduce your taxable income and sometimes move you into a lower tax bracket, so you pay lower taxes overall. The other way to save is to take advantage of small business tax credits. Tax credits directly decrease your tax bill, reducing what you owe to the IRS.
Fundera
JUNE 27, 2019
What Is an Online Shopping Cart? An online shopping cart, or ecommerce shopping cart, is the software that allows customers to shop on a website. Online shopping cart systems also typically include a full range of ecommerce capabilities—from store building to payment processing to product-, order-, and customer-management tools. Popular online shopping cart systems are Shopify, 3dcart, Weebly, OpenCart, PrestaShop, and WooCommerce.
Fundera
JUNE 26, 2019
AvidXchange Review. AvidXchange is software designed to automate your accounts payable processes. It can expedite different facets of the procure-to-pay cycle, including purchase orders, invoice management, and billing management. Pricing on AvidXchange is quote based. In order to operate, most businesses pay other businesses for products and services.
Fundera
JUNE 25, 2019
Both homeowners and commercial real estate owners rely on carpet cleaners for their services, as having spotless rugs and carpets is crucial in creating a welcoming environment both at home and in stores and offices. If you’d like to provide customers with this specialized service—and you’ve been caught by the entrepreneur bug—you’ll need to understand how to start a carpet cleaning business before launching right into this $5 billion industry. .
Fundera
JUNE 25, 2019
POS Hardware Top Options. When it comes to POS hardware, most businesses need a POS terminal, credit card reader, and maybe a cash drawer, barcode scanner, and receipt printer. Be sure to consider the usability, compatibility, and price of all products you are evaluating. Three POS brands that offer a good mix of all three are Square, Clover, and Toast.
Fundera
JUNE 24, 2019
The right point of sale system for your business might be hard to find. Choosing one depends on what and how much you need the system to do. In addition to simply processing payments, many point of sale systems can do more. Are you planning to use it to manage inventory? Track employee hours or productivity? If so, you’ll probably want to explore some of the different systems available, one being Nobly.
Fundera
JUNE 24, 2019
If you’re starting an ecommerce business , you’ll need a software platform that can accommodate your specific needs—not only allowing you to create an online store but also providing you with additional features that will help you manage your operations. With all of the ecommerce solutions on the market, you’ll have a variety of options to choose from, including popular platforms like Shopify and BigCommerce, to more niche offerings like Sellfy.
Fundera
JUNE 23, 2019
Owning your own business is an exciting endeavor, complete with new challenges and opportunities for any entrepreneur to take on new skills. Some of these challenges, however, are a little less glamorous than others. Take, for example, managing your company’s human resources and payroll efforts. These are two full-time jobs in their own right—but for you, they’re additional work on top of the vital business of, well, running your business.
Fundera
JUNE 23, 2019
Durango Merchant Services Review. Durango Merchant Services offers solutions for businesses that are considered “high risk” or work across different countries or currencies. The company stands out for their customer support, but offers quote-based pricing, which may be a drawback for some business owners. Choosing the right merchant services provider for your small business can make a world of difference when it comes to collecting payments and storing payment information.
Fundera
JUNE 22, 2019
Just as all small businesses are not alike, neither should be small business bank accounts. There’s a massive difference in banking needs for a company of one that operates out of a home office versus a local chain of stores with payroll and accounts receivable departments. And yet, many banks don’t offer accounts that cater to the different demands of different entrepreneurs and their enterprises.
Fundera
JUNE 22, 2019
If you’re starting an ecommerce business , choosing your software platform will be one of the first and most important decisions you make. Luckily, with all of the solutions on the market—Shopify, Magento, BigCommerce—you have many options to explore and choose from. Although any of these platforms may serve you well, if you’re starting a B2B, or business-to-business, ecommerce store, you might be looking for a solution more specific to your needs.
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