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You will need anywhere from $1,000 – $100,000 before you start your business, depending on your industry, location, and business plan.

To avoid merchant processing agreement auto-renewals be sure to read your merchant processing agreement before signing. It’s possible to negotiate an auto-renewal clause out of your merchant agreement. Additionally, you may consider merchant service providers with month-to-month or pay-as-you go billing options.

Square’s business model is to be many things to many different types of businesses, but at its core, it is a solution to help businesses manage how they process payments from transactions both online and in-person. In this post, we’ll answer all of your most basic questions about Square for small business, including how Square works.

Human resources and discrimination-related lawsuits often settle for large amounts of money. If you have employees, an EPLI insurance policy should be a must for your risk management plan. Without it, you will have to pay to settle these lawsuits out of pocket which could close your small business’s doors forever.

If a third party is injured as a result of your business, and your business is found liable, then liability insurance covers the legal and medical costs associated with physical harm. It does not cover negligence, business malpractice, employee injuries, or vandalism.

Bobtail insurance is a commercial truck insurance endorsement that provides trucks with liability coverage while they’re traveling on the road without a trailer or cargo attached. Bobtail insurance is relatively inexpensive, and most drivers will pay in the ballpark of $400 a year. Factors that determine your cost are your driving record, how often/how far you expect to bobtail, and your policy’s coverage limit.

Finding a business loan with no credit check can be a daunting task, but it’s not impossible. Learn when you should apply for a loan without a credit check, and take a look at our top no credit check loan recommendations.

There is a lot to consider when it comes to taking credit cards online for your business. We’ll guide you through the decision-making process and then offer several types of payment processors for you to consider so that you can find just the right fit.

Properly utilizing a credit card is one of the best ways to improve your credit score, but finding a credit card you’re qualified for can be hard if you have poor credit. Find the right business credit card for bad credit here.

Does your restaurant have the right insurance? In our complete guide to restaurant insurance, we’ll cover which insurance policies you need, how much it’ll cost you, and where to get the right insurance for your business.