Payments & Collections
Federal Reserve report shows financial reforms are making a difference for merchants, although some say it's not enough.
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What the Failed Deficit Deal Could Mean for Small Businesses
BY Diana Ransom
Failure to meet an agreement over reducing the nation's debts could trigger a spate of spending cuts that could carry implications for small businesses.
Is Your Billing Process Delaying Payments?
BY Gwen Moran
Four tips to better use your invoices to get paid faster.
Play Video How Should I Offer Credit to Customers? (Video)
Mike Michalowicz, author of The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur, on when and how business owners should offer credit to customers. His advice: Start with small amounts to build a history and reward good behavior, but also enforce penalties on late payers.Project Grow
What New Debit-Card Fees Could Mean For Swipe Reform and Small Businesses
BY Diana Ransom
As banks start charging customers who use debit cards, many owners are wondering how this might hit their wallets.Play Video How Can I Protect Against Late Payers and Get Paid Faster? (Video)
Mike Michalowicz, author of The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur, explains the critical elements of an effective collections policy. He shares his best tips to make it clear and easier for clients to pay you faster. Part of our Coaches Corner series. Hate Making Collection Calls? How to Do Them Right
BY Michelle Dunn
Since calling late-payers can be painful, make your effort to collect what you're owed as efficient and effective as possible. Here's how. How to Get Paid -- and Keep Your Customers
BY Michelle Dunn
A payment plan might be your best option for keeping cash flowing, holding on to your customers and staying in business. Seven Ways to Skyrocket Your Small Business's Cash Flow
BY Carol Tice
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BY Jonathan Blum
This startup helps small companies pay and get paid at half the price PayPal charges. But the service is still in its infancy. Fed Takes a Bite Out of Swipe Reform
BY Diana Ransom
The wait for the Fed's rules governing debit-card swipe fees is over. But many small businesses aren't happy about it. Swipe-Fee Relief: Will Your Business Really Save?
BY Carol Tice
Here are four ways big banks might change their practices in light of the new law that cuts what they can charge for debit-card purchases. How to Cut Transaction Costs on Customer Purchases
BY Eileen P. Gunn
Tired of high credit-card processing fees? Here are three ways to save when accepting payments. How to Be Smart About Business Credit Cards
BY J.D. Roth
How to use credit cards to their fullest advantage--without getting buried in interest and debt How to Check a Customer's Credit Worthiness
BY Gwen Moran
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