Jason has been writing about small business software platforms, services, and financing since 2015. Jason’s expertise has been featured in Yahoo Finance, Time/NextAdvisor, Home Business Magazine, CreditCards.com, GoBankingRates, TheLadders.com, and other publications. He has a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from San Diego State University and currently lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
PayPal is one of the most powerful payment platforms for small businesses — but it’s not right for everyone. Check out our PayPal review for an in-depth look at the features and pricing, and see if PayPal is a good fit for your business!
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If you're wondering how to lower your credit card interest rate, know that you can always contact your credit card issuer and request an interest rate reduction. They may not say yes, but if you have good credit health and a lengthy history of making your payments on time, you'll increase your chances of success.
Most business credit card issuers require your SSN when you apply. However, in certain instances, it may be possible for you to obtain business credit without providing your SSN and avoid personal liability and a hard credit pull. This article will detail the circumstances in which you can apply for business credit cards with your EIN only.
Yahoo Finance talks the dangers of having too many credit cards with credit card analyst Jason Vissers.
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Wondering if PayPal or Stripe is the right choice for your online store? Check out our comparison to see how they really stack up in terms of features, pricing, user reviews, and more!
Looking for quick cash to help with business expenses? A fast-approval business credit card may be exactly what you need. But how quickly can you really get a new business credit card in your hands, and what can you do to ensure the process goes as rapidly as possible?
Looking for a stable, cost-effective mobile processor? Payline Depot’s mobile plan, with the SwipeSimple app & card reader, ticks all the boxes. Check out why it’s one of our favorite Square alternatives & all-around mobile POS apps.
As a new business owner, you may be wary of applying for a credit card because your company has no credit history, and you’re worried you won’t have an easy approval process. The good news? Many card issuers will take your personal credit history into account.
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Most people have heard of the tagline “Pay with PayPal.” If you’ve ever bought or sold anything online, you’ve probably used PayPal, not just as a buyer but also as a seller. PayPal’s fees have become more complex over time, so this article has gathered all that information for easy reference.
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You can use just about any business credit card for travel, but if you intend to charge travel purchases to your card with any regularity, you’ll want to get a business credit card that offers travel-specific rewards and benefits. And if you do significant international travel, you’ll want a business credit card that does not charge a foreign transaction fee.
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