You’ve got bookshelves full of books — but do you have a POS system to track all those sales? Here are 5 great bookstore POS systems to check out, complete with inventory management, eCommerce support, and more!

Before you even begin researching or trying to figure out how much you can afford, you need to ask yourself if a loan is right for your small business. Just because you can afford to take one out doesn’t mean you should.

The debt-to-income (DTI) ratio is a financial tool used to measure the relationship between a person’s debt and income. The DTI ratio is calculated by dividing recurring monthly debt payments by gross monthly income.

Chances are, if you’ve done your research, you’re looking into at least a few systems that are Android, iPad, or tablet-based. Tablet POS systems can be a server or manager’s best friend. Read on for an in-depth look at some of our favorite restaurant tablet POS systems.

Wondering if it’s time to switch over from cash-only to credit card payments for Girl Scout cookie sales? Check out our handy guide to accepting credit card payments and the best options for Girl Scouts

Short-term business loans are a relatively recent addition to a merchant’s arsenal of business loan options. Introduced in the last decade or so, short-term loans are similar to traditional installment loans, but fees are calculated a little differently.

In addition to any background checks the hard money lender may decide to factor in, the property’s qualities will be considered. Properties in booming real estate markets and “up-and-coming” neighborhoods may push the lender’s LTV tolerance close to 75%, often considered the upper limit for hard money. In contrast, a property in a poor market, or a remote one, will push the maximum LTV closer to zero.

These days, consumers have very specific technological expectations of every business they patronize. Specifically, when it comes to service and hospitality industries, people want to be able to schedule easily (online, if possible) and pay with alternative methods. And that’s where software comes in.

When it comes to POS systems, salons and spas have more specialized needs than the average retail business. Read on to find out what you should really be looking for, plus discover our top picks for salon POS software!

In this article, we’ll discuss eight key signs that you’re ready to leave Etsy and give you tips for starting your own online store when you leave.