More business owners are moving away from traditional banks and are turning to credit unions for their business financing needs. Offering many of the same services as traditional banks, credit unions are becoming the go-to resources for smart business owners.
You will need anywhere from $1,000 – $100,000 before you start your business, depending on your industry, location, and business plan.
The best business loans for veterans include not only SBA loans for veterans, but also online veteran business loans such as small business term loans and lines of credit.
Business registration is a necessity for most, but not all, small businesses. Read our guide to learn what you need to legally register your small business, the steps to register a new business name, and how much business registration costs.
A credit card refund fee is a penalty fee on refunded transactions and are charged by credit card processing companies. In most cases, merchants will not have to pay a credit card refund fee, but they will not be refunded the processing costs they paid during the initial transaction.
Thinking about starting a food truck business but not sure how to start? This article brings you through the whole process step-by-step, from creating a business plan to funding and marketing your business and everything else in between.
Despite the real differences involved in our VantageScore vs. FICO comparison, these differences should have minimal impact on your scores, ability to apply for loans, credit cards, etc. So long as you practice good credit discipline, you shouldn’t have a problem building and maintaining an attractive credit profile.
Thinking about starting a consulting business? Wondering where you’ll get the money? Learn everything you need to know in our guide!
Registering your business? Wondering if a sole proprietorship is the right business structure for you? Learn the pros and cons of this type of business structure.
A complete break down of the different business structures and the benefits and drawbacks of each to help you make the most informed decision for your business.
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