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4 Things You Need to Know About Establishing Business Credit

Establishing a strong business credit profile is an important factor in how a business’ creditworthiness is evaluated when applying for a small business loan. Granted, different lenders have different thresholds for creditworthiness, but the business...

byTy Kiisel

October 26, 2020

4 Smart Ways Business Owners Maximize Credit Card Rewards

Credit cards can make it all too easy to rack up fees and interest rates when we don’t pay off our balances, but for many entrepreneurs, they are what keeps cash flowing into our business....

byGerri Detweiler

April 4, 2020

Why Startups Need to Start Utilizing Prepaid Credit Cards

One of my favorite “secret sauce” approaches to running a business is buying and using prepaid credit cards at stores. Yes, they’re exactly the cards you’re thinking of, too — those card racks lined with...

byDeborah Sweeney

March 16, 2018

5 Reasons to Use a Business Credit Card

It’s a common mistake for business owners. When it comes to paying for business expenses, you still pull out your personal credit card. Don't sell your business short. A business credit card is a different...

byKira Brecht

October 28, 2017

Steps to Finding the Right Point of Sale System for Your Startup

A Point of Sale system or “POS system” is of the utmost importance for the vast majority of businesses. In fact, most businesses wouldn't be able to operate and make a profit without a good...

byHiro Taylor

September 17, 2017

How to Lower Your Startup’s Credit Card Processing Fees

Almost every business accepts credit cards and every business owner has complained about credit card processing fees and rates. As an entrepreneur, surely all you want to do is lower your credit card processing fees. But...

byInternational Bancard

August 10, 2017

What You Need to Accept Credit Cards Checklist [Infographic]

Cash is still a popular medium of exchange, but it no longer enjoys the dominance it once did. In its place are more convenient payment options such as credit cards and debit cards. In fact,...

byKristen Gramigna

April 4, 2017

Does Your Small Business Need to Become PCI Compliant?

If your small business accepts credit cards, the answer is simple: yes, your business needs to become PCI compliant. But what exactly is PCI, how does it relate to your business and why should your business...

byInternational Bancard

April 2, 2017

4 Realities of Bootstrapping a Business From Nothing

I started my business back in 2010 with absolutely no money. The first month I decided to try freelancing I made $5. Granted, back then, freelancing was still seen as something you did when you...

byAmanda Abella

March 30, 2017

Bad Credit? Business Credit Cards for Entrepreneurs

Business owners face credit dings or downright bad credit for various reasons. And when a less-than-stellar history follows you, the idea of restoring solid credit can seem daunting at first—but the steps to rebuilding credit...

byMeredith Wood

October 12, 2016

Credit Card Debt Out of Control? Help May Be on the Way

As 2009 gets under way it’s painfully obvious that the economy is still struggling. Sales are continuing their downward trend, unemployment is rising, and many Americans are still having trouble paying their mortgage. After struggling...

byHeather Schuck

January 12, 2009

Financing The Start Of Your 50+ Business

 Even with the most disciplined cost control and effective collection of money your business can run short of cash.  As a matter of fact, this is a fairly constant situation when you are growing your...

byJeff Williams

August 3, 2007

Extra Credit

Like my cell phone and briefcase, credit cards are such an integral part of my life that I forget what life was like before I had one. In speaking with some of my younger friends...

byJonathan Hudson

November 15, 2005