Building a Business
Do You Know What’s In Your Business Credit File?
Why managing your business credit score is more important than you may think.
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Tech
Three Ways Entrepreneurs Are Using Mobile Commerce to Grow
Mobile payment systems such as Swipe, Pay Anywhere and Square offer merchants free readers, apps, activation and cancellation.
Tech
Transforming Business With Mobile Payments
Small businesses are embracing new mobile payment systems, allowing them to make sales without the high fees and long-term contracts associated with traditional credit card processing.
Building a Business
Crunching the Numbers on Mobile Payment Systems
Looking into mobile payment applications for your business? Consider this comparison of the leading systems.
By Jason Ankeny
Business Accounting
What the Failed Deficit Deal Could Mean for Small Businesses
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.
By Diana Ransom
Business Accounting
Is Your Billing Process Delaying Payments?
Four tips to better use your invoices to get paid faster.
By Gwen Moran
Business Accounting
What New Debit-Card Fees Could Mean For Swipe Reform and Small Businesses
As banks start charging customers who use debit cards, many owners are wondering how this might hit their wallets.
By Diana Ransom
Building a Business
Some Jobs Act Proposals Make Headway
Even as Congress considers which if any of the President's jobs measures to pass, some of his proposals are already gaining traction.
By Diana Ransom
Building a Business
Seven Ways to Skyrocket Your Small Business’s Cash Flow
How can you escape the cash-flow trap? Here are some tips.
By Carol Tice
Tech
Doxo Takes a Bite out of PayPal
This startup helps small companies pay and get paid at half the price PayPal charges. But the service is still in its infancy.
Business Accounting
Fed Takes a Bite Out of Swipe Reform
The wait for the Fed's rules governing debit-card swipe fees is over. But many small businesses aren't happy about it.
By Diana Ransom
Building a Business
How to Cut Transaction Costs on Customer Purchases
Tired of high credit-card processing fees? Here are three ways to save when accepting payments.
Business Accounting
Six Ways to Smooth Out Uneven Cash Flow
How one small-business owner made strategic changes when finances became unpredictable.
By Scott Gerber
Business Accounting
How to Be Smart About Business Credit Cards
How to use credit cards to their fullest advantage--without getting buried in interest and debt
By J.D. Roth
Business Accounting
How to Check a Customer’s Credit Worthiness
Know the risks and what to ask before extending credit to your customers.
By Gwen Moran
Tech
Four New Ways to Make the Most of Working Capital
The financial times, they are a'changing. Keep up or get out, old-timer.
Business Accounting
A New Way to Tap Funds You’re Owed for Cash
An unconventional platform delivers an auction-based way to cash in on funds owed to your company.
By Gwen Moran
Business Accounting
Beware Growing Retail Fraud
The National Retail Federation estimates that retail fraud cost the industry $9.6 billion in 2009.
By Gwen Moran
Building a Business
How to Get Paid Faster
Methods for streamlining your company's collection practices
By Gwen Moran
Building a Business
How Your Startup Can Make Money Now
These 5 tips will help you generate cash flow while you build a foundation for the future.
By Brad Sugars
Building a Business
You Violated a Loan Covenant. Now What?
A prompt and proper response can get you out of this difficult circumstance.
By Randy Myers
Business Accounting
Give Your Customers Payment Options
When someone is past due, being flexible is the best way to get what you're owed.
Building a Business
How to Find the Pricing Sweet Spot
Tune in to customer needs and offer the right product at the right price point
Business Accounting
Limit Your Credit Risk in a Bad Economy
Use these tips to improve your credit policy and protect yourself, your business and your money.
Building a Business
Take Advantage of Electronic Communication
Texts and e-mails could be more effective and less invasive for your collections.
Building a Business
Strengthen Your Credit Policy Today
Keeping a close eye on accounts receivable is the best way to manage cash flow.
Building a Business
Why You Need a Credit Policy
Clearly outlined credit procedures will protect your business when customers don't pay.