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Credit bureaus arose to help lenders quickly gauge the reliability of a potential borrower. In the past, you could go to the good ol’ general store and the owner would know you, your character, and whether or not putting your items on “charge” (or on credit) was a good idea. That method may have worked in the past, when communities were small and isolated, but there had to be a better way moving forward. Thus credit bureaus were born.

Fast business loans can be a lifesaver, whether you’re ready to grow your business or you need financial assistance to make it through the end of the month. If you don’t have time for a bank loan, consider working with an alternative online lender. Alternative lenders can put money in your account within a couple of days. But this speed comes at a price — specifically, higher interest rates and shorter repayment terms.

Looking for a safe, reliable way to order checks for your business? Whether low price is a priority or you’re looking for ease of ordering, this list of business check providers should have something for you. We’ll discuss the pros and cons of Staples, Costco, and QuickBooks for check ordering, but also introduce you to some lesser-known gems.

Looking for a line of credit? We have searched out and evaluated the best credit lines currently available to businesses of all sizes — from startups and incubator businesses to stable and established operations.

Picture it. You are buying a house, and you live a 30-minute drive from your realtor. Every time they have another paper for you to sign (which feels like once or twice a day at this point) you have to abandon your very pregnant wife and drive over just to put your John Hancock on […]

Inability to meet your expenses is one of the most frightening things you can experience as a business owner. When you have no reasonable hope of getting your head above your water, it may be time to consider filing for bankruptcy. What Is Bankruptcy? Bankruptcy comes in a variety of forms that we’ll cover below, […]

Self-service POS systems are showing up everywhere, from restaurants and boutiques to salons and spas. Following the COVID pandemic, more businesses have added self-checkout options to provide social distancing while increasing efficiency and customer satisfaction.

The Problem It happens every day. You decide to buy something new – a hair dryer, for example. You’ve done your research; you understand the product specifications, you know what to expect in terms of cost, you’ve examined the competition. For the most part, you’ve made up your mind. The only thing left is to […]

Merchant Maverick.com is a no-nonsense review, ratings and comparison site for merchant accounts, credit card processors and payment gateways. If you haven’t had a chance to read the “About” section yet, you can do so here. You can also visit the “About Our Ratings” section to learn about our reviewing and rating process. To Learn more […]