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Taxes are tedious and complicated everywhere; Arizona taxes are no exception. Fortunately, it’s not too challenging to get a basic understanding of taxes in Arizona, plus there are plenty of resources available to help you on your Arizona tax journey, regardless of where you’re starting.

To qualify for SBA 8(a) certification, your business must be owned and operated by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. This usually means the business is minority-owned and that the owner doesn’t have many assets. Your company must also sell something that the federal government purchases.

In this post, we’ll show you how to put your nanny on the books. We’ll cover everything from paying your nanny a fair wage to discussing nanny taxes and if you have to pay them. We’ll then walk through the process of issuing payment, filing taxes, and everything in between. Keep reading to learn more about paying your nanny.

BNPL lets customers pay for a purchase over six weeks, in a total of four two-week installments. This payment option can encourage consumers to take on large purchases they might not otherwise be able to afford.

Ramp and BILL both have a lot to offer to businesses seeking corporate cards. With few if any fees, ample features for expense management and spend control, numerous software integrations, and cashback rewards, either of these cards can be a good choice.

If you like the convenience of Lendio’s business loans marketplace but can’t wait for an SBA loan or don’t qualify for one, you might consider applying for a faster or easier-to-qualify loan through Lendio, such as a short-term loan or business line of credit. To learn more about Lendio loans, including Lendio SBA loans and other loan types, read our in-depth Lendio review.

If you run a small business, the question “how does inflation affect salary increases?” may be top of mind for you right now. Does economic inflation lead to salary inflation?  How large should an employee’s raise be, considering inflation?

Inflation is taking a big bite out of Americans’ purchasing power, but residents of Southern states may be feeling the hit to their wallets more intensely than elsewhere. Merchant Maverick’s inaugural report, The 10 U.S. States Where Inflation Is Hitting Consumers The Hardest, looks not only at where inflation is rising the fastest, but how much existing factors within a given state may contribute to the stress on a household budget.

Most business credit card issuers require your SSN when you apply. However, in certain instances, it may be possible for you to obtain business credit without providing your SSN and avoid personal liability and a hard credit pull. This article will detail the circumstances in which you can apply for business credit cards with your EIN only.

Recently, Merchant Maverick sat down with $10K Opportunity Grant winner, Chef Joseph Fontelera, to discuss how his business has been faring since he received the grant money. Read on to learn more about Boonie Foods and its dual mission to introduce the delicious universe of Filipino cuisine to people who have never experienced those flavors before — and to be a taste of home for Filipino expatriates.