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Credit Cards

Credit can be an important part of building your business. These resources can help you find the business credit cards and lines of credit to grow your operation, as well as supply the knowledge you need to deftly manage your business credit.

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Time to Ditch Cash? Why Credit Cards Only Might Make Sense at Your Restaurant
By Jennifer Dublino | June 10, 2025

Accepting only credit cards can boost restaurant efficiency, reduce theft and speed up service — but it may alienate cash-preferring customers.

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There’s a Fee for That: Pros and Cons of Surcharging Credit Cards
By Jennifer Dublino | June 09, 2025

Credit card surcharging shifts processing costs to customers but can cause legal issues, competitive disadvantages and customer dissatisfaction.

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What Is a Credit Card Imprinter?
By Jennifer Post | June 09, 2025

A credit card imprinter is a physical device that makes an imprint of a credit card onto a carbon copy sales slip to process and track payments manually.

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Spend Wisely: How to Get the Most Out of Your Business Credit Cards
By Jennifer Dublino | June 09, 2025

Business credit cards help manage cash flow, build credit and offer rewards. Use them wisely by paying balances in full and monitoring employee spending.

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7 Things Most Small Businesses Don’t Know About Credit Card Payment Processing
By Jennifer Dublino | June 09, 2025

Small businesses need to understand how to lower credit card processing fees, secure better terms, prevent fraud and avoid hidden costs with payment processing.

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Which Business Credit Card Fees Are Tax-Deductible?
By Sally Herigstad | April 15, 2025

Businesses can deduct credit card annual fees and other fees as business expenses. Learn how to deduct business credit card fees on your taxes correctly.

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The Ever-Changing Landscape of Bots and Credit Card Testing
By John Canfield | March 03, 2025

Credit card testing fraud, driven by bots, is costly and damaging to SMBs and credit cardholders. Learn how to protect your business and customers.

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How to Apply for a Business Credit Card
By Dock David Treece | February 27, 2025

A business credit card has distinct advantages, like simplified accounting. Learn how to choose, apply for and qualify for a business credit card.

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How to Properly Use a Credit Card to Finance Your Small Business
By Ruth Hoffmann | February 25, 2025

Credit cards offer an effective way to fund a small business, but only if you pay off your balance each month and take advantage of the available perks.

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How to Apply for a Business Credit Card if You Have Bad Credit
By Donna Fuscaldo | November 27, 2024

Qualifying for a business credit card with bad credit is hard but not impossible. Learn about card options if you have bad credit, such as secured cards.

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Should You Use a Business Credit or Debit Card?
By Donna Fuscaldo | October 23, 2024

Discover which is best for your business – a business debit card or a credit card.

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How to Apply for a Business Credit Card as a Sole Proprietor
By Andrew Martins | October 21, 2024

Sole proprietors can use a business credit card to build credit, earn rewards and even out cash flow. Learn how to improve your chances of qualifying.