Chris Motola

Are you curious about how much Stripe costs, and what makes it different from other processors? In this post, you’ll learn about Stripe fees and features, so you can find out if this is the right fit for your small business.

Square offers several time-saving benefits for small business owners looking to start processing payments, including no credit checks, a free magstripe reader to get you started, and a free Square POS app that enables you to start taking credit card payments right away.

PayPal Credit is a line of credit issued by Synchrony Bank. Approved PayPal users can use this virtual line of credit which functions similarly to a credit card, letting you pay for online purchases in installments rather than upfront in full. Wondering if you should sign up for PayPal Credit? Learn what you need to know about its terms, fees, and how it works here.

Explore these 23 best ways to build up some start-up capital for your new business venture.

The best payment gateway for eCommerce is the one that plays nicely with your payment processor. Authorize.Net is popular for a reason, though we’d recommend getting it through a merchant services provider rather than signing up directly.

Can you use Venmo for business purposes? The short answer is that businesses can take Venmo payments in three ways: online, in-app, or in-person. For most businesses, whether you should take payments through Venmo depends on your customer base.

Small business financing is notoriously difficult to procure. Traditional loans became more difficult for small businesses to access during the pandemic, as banks were hesitant to lend to small businesses that might be at risk of closure. As a result, alternative “fintech” lenders were busier than ever. Could one of them be right for your business?

Stripe Payments is the obvious choice for global eCommerce and startup businesses, thanks to affordable pricing, international currency, and powerful tools. But if you don’t want to (or can’t) use Stripe, check out these developer-friendly alternatives instead.

Even if you have a steady income and a high personal credit score, additional requirements such as time in business or a business credit score make it a tough task to get a business loan. This can be a problem, particularly for startups. Using a personal loan for business allows you to bypass some of these restrictions to get financing for your business.

If you are a business owner or entrepreneur that wants to purchase and develop property, a hard money business loan might be the solution. Hard money loans are short-term bridge loans that are ideal for poor-credit borrowers, entrepreneurs without proven experience, and other people who want to purchase real estate for business purposes. Find out […]