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!
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.
Credit card expert Jason Vissers explains when a hyrbid card is better for your small business to Yahoo Finance.
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!
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.
The Capital One Spark Classic For Business is specifically designed to help users build credit. The Spark Classic is perfect for businesses wanting to improve their credit scores.
The SBA has several options for small business owners in need of a business loan for real estate. Of the six types of SBA loans, 7(a) loans and 504 loans are the two most viable options for real estate purchases.
The American Express Business Green Rewards card gives the business traveler a steady stream of rewards points. The Amex Business Green Rewards charge card is a robust value proposition if you travel a moderate amount for business and want to be rewarded for it.
With no annual fee, a simple rewards structure, and a long 0% intro APR, Blue Business Plus from American Express is an appealing credit card for small businesses. Find out if its right for your business in this comprehensive review.
Shopify and Square both provide POS systems, but their full range of services offered encompasses so much more. In this article, we’ll be exploring these two companies, comparing their respective features, pricing, ease of use, customer support, integrations, and more.
Spark Miles Select for Business is a travel business credit card offered by Capital One. Spark Miles Select offers a simple and easy way to earn points for travel as well as a simple and easy way to redeem those points.
Spark Miles is a travel rewards card offered by Capital One. Capital One Spark Miles might be worth a look if you or your employees do a lot of travel, and you want a card with flexible travel rewards.
Unlimited 2% cash back sounds like a great deal — but is it worth the $150 annual fee? Find out if Spark Cash Plus, offered by Capital One, is the right credit card for your small business.
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