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Maybe your business has been generating a solid amount of income, and you’ve been storing that cash in a traditional business savings account. You want to make more passive income on your savings, but you don’t want to risk your funds evaporating in a volatile marketplace. A high-yield savings account is the middle ground for business owners in this scenario.

Credit card trends tend to be closely tied to economic trends more generally. For business owners considering applying for a business credit card to finance business activity, being aware of trends in the credit card industry — and being aware of what macroeconomic conditions may mean for your search for a business credit card — is vitally important.

The most important kind of insurance for most small businesses is general liability insurance. Commercial property insurance is also important. You may be able to combine these two types of coverage into one policy, known as a business owner’s policy or BOP that lets you obtain coverage at a discount.

SBA loans take longer to fund than other business loan types. SBA loan approval time varies depending on your lender and SBA loan type, but generally, the total time between application and funding is between two and three months.

It can be harder for startups to qualify for business loans since many lenders want to that a business is profitable before they lend it money. One way to get around this Catch-22 is to use personal loans to finance the early stages of a business.

The most popular employee payment methods are direct deposit and paper check payments. However, other employee payment methods, including cash, cryptocurrency, and pay card payments are also used across the US.

If you’re currently using your personal savings or checking account as a savings account for your business, it’s time to start researching and deciding what bank is going to be best for you. Read our article on the documents needed to open a business bank account to learn more about your next steps.

Equipment financing is low key one of the more complicated types of business financing. Not only do you want to keep in mind factors that apply to all business loans like interest rates, your ability to qualify, and term lengths, but you need to consider how the equipment you’re purchasing retains (or doesn’t retain) its value and utility over time.

Most commercial renters insurance will cover damages to your business inventory, computers and electronic equipments, furnishings, and damages to the building caused by your business operations. Personal property is generally not covered. Damage from natural disasters or from faulty utilities may not be covered.

While banks and credit unions are similar, certain features or perks may make one stand out to you more than the other. With this information, you can make an informed decision about which type of financial institution is the best fit for you.