Chris Motola

Funding Circle is an online lender that offers medium-term installment loans to established businesses. It has a relatively long application process and strict borrower requirements but competitive terms and fees. Businesses that qualify for Funding Circle will most likely be able to get a better rate from an actual bank.

Accion is a nonprofit company that offers small business loans for a variety of different purposes. It is a good option for startup and small businesses with relatively low credit scores that may not qualify for other loan options. But do note that Accion’s APR can potentially be high.

Fora Financial is an alternative small business lender offering merchant cash advances and short-term loans. Despite the potentially high origination fee, Fora Financial’s offerings are competitive with other funders that offer short-term financing.

OnDeck is a hugely prolific online small business lender and offers two types of business loans: short term loans and revolving lines of credit. Despite potential drawbacks, if you need a fast loan or don’t qualify elsewhere, it’s hard to beat OnDeck.

Why You Need to Accept Mobile Payments The fact is, business owners can’t afford to work on cash-only systems. Even if you’re just a small-time crafts business and attend a few shows a year, if you don’t accept card payments, you are missing out on a massive amount of potential income. According to a 2012 […]

Apple Pay, along with other digital wallets, is becoming widely adopted. Apple users are notoriously brand loyal, so once they start to use Apple Pay, they tend to stick to this particular digital wallet. If you don’t yet take digital wallet payments, is it time to provide that convenience to your customers and start taking them?

Payanywhere is a mobile processing service that was established in 2010 by merchant services provider North American Bancard. Does Payanywhere really live up to its name, allowing you to pay and accept payments from anywhere? Find out everything you need to know about this mobile processing app and its hardware in our in-depth review.

The company has a solid reputation and ethical business practices. While I doubt it can give you the level of personal attention you’d get from a smaller processor, the competitive rates, fair contract terms, and state-of-the-art technology might be enough to make up for it, depending on the needs of your business.

What is sure to remain the same is that for most smaller businesses, Worldpay From FIS will continue to operate mostly behind the scenes. You’re much more likely to be using Worldpay for your credit card processing through a smaller merchant services provider. That company’s level of service and value in managing your merchant account is what you’ll really see coming through. Nevertheless, it’s always worth taking a look at the processor behind your transactions.

Stripe Payments is a powerful tool for some businesses that want to sell online, but it can easily be overkill for others. See whether the customizable checkout, extensive integrations, advanced invoicing, and recurring billing features are right for you.