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If you’re ready to set up your payroll to ensure your employees are paid on time, while also remaining compliant with payroll tax laws, keep reading. We break down each step of signing up, setting up, and running payroll quickly and easily through QuickBooks Online — no prior payroll experience required!

While the words might sound confusing or even intimidating, a business incubator could potentially be one of the greatest resources to help you launch your startup. While not for everyone, it’s important to understand what a business incubator does and how it can help your startup take off with an abundance of resources, from financing to shared office space.

In this post, we’re focusing on two types of investors: venture capitalists and angel investors. We break down the definition of each, explore the differences between the two, and even offer recommendations for how to choose the best option to fit your business’s needs.

Looking for working capital or don’t have any specific plans for the funds you receive? Keep looking at other financing options. Venture debt should be taken on for a specific purpose, such as making a large purchase (like equipment), funding a project, hitting a specific milestone, or growing the business without further diluting shares.

If you need a way to cover gaps in cash flow while waiting for your loan disbursement, which can take weeks to receive, there’s an option called a commercial bridge loan. Bridge loans are handy for several types of situations but remember that the terms are short and interest rates are high, so make sure this is really the option for you.

When you think about small business lending, what comes to mind? If you’re like most people, you probably think of the typical — banks, credit unions, online lenders. Unfortunately though, many business owners are unable to obtain the funding they need through these traditional lending institutions. Banks and credit unions, for example, may require high […]

Unfortunately, new businesses find it challenging to find funding. You can’t just walk into your local bank, produce a few financial statements, and get a business loan. A lack of revenue and business credit history works against you, as traditional lenders see you as a big risk. However, this doesn’t mean you have to put your dreams on hold. It simply means that you need to get a little creative with your funding. Not sure where to start? You’re in the right place.

Invoicing software makes it quick and easy to customize, create, and send invoices. Your clients can even pay you without printing a check, paying for postage, or even leaving their office. If you’re not already using invoicing software, what’s holding you back? For many business owners, a monthly software subscription might not be in the budget. But here’s the great news: there are lots of free invoicing software options on the market.

In the past, hiring a bookkeeper meant finding an experienced candidate in your area and going through a lengthy interview and onboarding process before they started coming into the office. Now, though, the internet has made it easier than ever to find and hire a bookkeeper anywhere in the world. In this post, we’re going to take an in-depth look at the benefits of online bookkeeping services. If you decide this is something your business needs, we’ll also provide recommendations for some of the best online services.

Instead of wasting time, energy, and office supplies sending out invoices and cashing checks, consider an online invoice payment solution. Sending invoices and accepting payments online is beneficial to you and your customers. And the best part? You can get paid faster — so why not give it a shot?