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Chelsea Krause

Lead Staff Writer

8+ Years At Merchant Maverick

Expertise: Accounting, QuickBooks, Payroll, Business Finance

Education: BA English Literature, George Fox University

Chelsea Krause is a writer who specializes in accounting, payroll, and small business loans. She has been with Merchant Maverick helping small business owners manage their finances since 2016. She is a QuickBooks Certified User and former eCommerce store owner. Her accounting expertise has been quoted in Forbes and her work appears in Startup Nation, Small Business Bonfire, and Women on Business. Chelsea graduated summa cum laude with a BA in English & Creative Writing from George Fox University and studied abroad at the University of Oxford as well. She currently resides in Boise, Idaho.

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The 7 Best Trucking Business Loans

If you’re in the trucking industry, there are several business loan options available for you. For the purchase of a commercial truck, you should consider equipment financing. You may also be able to qualify for the SBA Microloans program, which provides up to $50,000 in financing for expenses.

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Apr 11, 2024 Filed under: Business Loans, Small Business

Fundwise Capital Review

Fundwise Capital is a financial service company that specializes in connecting qualified customers with third-party funders. For new entrepreneurs with good credit, Fundwise can make a significant impact, especially if you qualify for zero interest during your first year. Beware of being upsold on credit counseling.

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May 9, 2024 Filed under: Business Line of Credit Reviews, Small Business Credit Card Reviews, Small Business Loan Reviews, Start-Up Business Loan Reviews
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Best Business Rewards Credit Cards

When looking for a business rewards credit card, people tend to focus, understandably, on the rewards offered. However, your rewards redemption options are also important, as they can determine how far your rewards will go. In many cases, a card will have multiple redemption options, with some options valuing your points more highly than others.

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Jul 31, 2024 Filed under: Business Credit Cards

Is Invoice Factoring Right For Your Small Business?

If your business has outstanding invoices and slow-paying customers, you don’t have to be burdened with cash flow issues. Invoice factoring could be the solution to your problem. In this post, we’ll examine how invoice factoring works, whether it’s a good financial decision for your business, and how to choose the best invoice factor. The […]

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Aug 19, 2024 Filed under: Accounting, Bookkeeping, Invoicing, Business Loans, Invoice Factoring
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How To Build Your Business Credit Score

Checking your business credit reports and correcting errors could give your business credit score a boost quickly. Beyond that, consistently paying bills on time and paying off debt will also help contribute to a higher business credit score.

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Jun 20, 2024 Filed under: Business Loans
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The Merchant’s Guide To Installment Loans

If you need business financing, an installment loan is probably the first type of loan you think of. Also commonly referred to as term loans, installment loans can be useful for many business financing needs — from working capital to business expansion and refinancing. If you’re new to business funding, this guide will help you understand […]

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Aug 19, 2024 Filed under: Business Loans