Erica Seppala

Square Invoices is a free invoicing solution built-into the Square platform so that you can quickly bill clients, track down invoice payments, and manage your sales all in one place.

There are general requirements set by the SBA that all applicants must meet in order to receive a loan. There are also specific underwriting requirements by loan type that must be met.

Businesses that need $500,000 or less should consider applying for the SBA Express loan. Loan approval is guaranteed within 36 hours, while approval for an SBA 7(a) loan may take several weeks. However, businesses that are willing to wait and need a larger loan should look into the 7(a) program.

When you accept credit cards as payment, you are always charged a fee for processing. We’ll show you how fees work, which ones are mandatory, and which ones you can negotiate away or just skip by finding a great processor!

Buying a business can be an exciting and rewarding venture, but getting a loan to finance this purchase is tricky if you don’t have spotless credit or an already-established business. Fortunately, alternative lenders have made it easier for aspiring entrepreneurs to secure non-standard business loans, SBA loans, and other types of financing.

Lenders like to know exactly how you plan on using the money they may potentially lend to you. If you’ve made successful investments in the past, like purchasing additional equipment that increased your sales revenue by 25%, and are planning on purchasing more equipment with the loan your applying for, be sure to tell your lender! It will demonstrate that you’re experienced in business and that you’re likely to increase your cash flow (which a lender hears as “we’re getting our money back”).

Looking for a line of credit? We have searched out and evaluated the best credit lines currently available to businesses of all sizes — from startups and incubator businesses to stable and established operations.

Do you have poor credit? Or even fair credit that you want to improve? Your personal credit score can impact not just your personal finances, but also your opportunities for small business loans and other forms of financing.

With so many great options for a cash flow loan, it can be hard to know which is right for your business. Read this detailed post and know about the factors that will play a role in deciding which lender you should go after.

Need cash flow to make payments on time, operate your business, or secure that dream loan you’ve been waiting for? Get your business’s finances on track with these 12 tips for improving cash flow.