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An SBA 7(a) Loan is a finance option offered to small businesses, backed (or guaranteed) by the Small Business Administration to reduce the risk involved on the part of the lender. 7(a) products are intended for businesses that may be unable to procure other, more traditional, loans. The loan guarantee provided by the SBA gives business owners a chance to fund their small business needs.

Many business financers won’t lend to nonprofits, but that doesn’t mean your organization lacks funding options. Don’t waste time looking for funding in the wrong places. Learn where to look for nonprofit-friendly financing options right here.

How do you decide which pay schedule is right for your business? We breakdown the pros and cons of weekly, bi-weekly, semi-weekly, and monthly pay and the implications your pay schedule decision has on employees.

PayPal offers merchant services, but not merchant accounts. That might seem like a technicality, but the difference between them is important and the impact on your business can be significant. Learn how PayPal compares to a merchant account.

With so many services and recent pricing changes, figuring out all of Square’s rates and fees can be a bit overwhelming. We’ll break down your costs for Square’s credit card processing as well as other software services.

If you want to sell online, you need more than a website. A payment gateway connects your payment processor to the internet and conveys the transaction information so that you can get paid.

The SBA has created business loan programs for veterans and active servicemembers who might otherwise have trouble getting financing for their small business or startup. Find out if one of these VA loan programs is right for your small business needs.

Tiered pricing was supposed to simplify the costs of accepting credit cards but more often than not it’s an opportunity for processors to charge merchants more than they would pay with other pricing models. Here’s what you should know about tiered pricing and the best alternatives to it.

Which Square reader and accessories work for you? See what hardware options Square offers, then find the right Square POS/cash register setup for you.

Negotiations aren’t just the realm of lawyers. As a business owner, you can negotiate with merchant account providers to get a credit card processing agreement that works for your needs.