Financial Solutions

Construction businesses demand significant overhead for labor and materials. Funding them can be difficult, but these loan options and financing products make it easier.

Private equity and venture capital funding are both considered alternative investments, but there are significant differences between the two.

Increased working capital for hard-hit small businesses will allow them to rebuild and flourish, thereby boosting overall economic recovery.

Qualifying for a business credit card if you have bad credit is difficult but not impossible. You may have to start with a secured card.

Bookkeeping isn't the most compelling aspect of running your business, and 2020 might have put you further behind. Here's how to make good accounting habits and stay on top of your finances this year.

These practices will help you quickly and successfully find the best loan for your small business.

Here's a rundown of the loan programs and lenders for veteran-owned businesses.

Understanding the difference between a secured credit card and an unsecured credit card is the first step in choosing the right one for your business.

Learn about the SBA's offer in compromise process, including who is eligible and important do's and don'ts for handling SBA default.

Are you paying too much for credit card processing? Find out how you can reduce the amount you pay for transactions.

The Paycheck Protection Program is open for a new round of funding. See if you qualify, how to apply for forgiveness, and what you can use the loan to cover.

While the holiday season is a lucrative time for merchants, the inevitable holiday hangover of chargebacks is less welcome. Here's how to ease the process and increase how much you recoup.

Here's how to minimize your credit card processing fees the legal way.

Credit cards can be an effective way to fund your small business if you pay off your balance each month and take advantage of the many perks available to you.

Don't get caught in one of these common credit card processing scams.

Your business's books don't have to be such an annoyance.

Knowing how to save money when running a small business is essential if you want to be profitable or expand. Simple choices such as using certain instruments, software apps or automated tasks can...

You can do these things in advance to make your business investment-worthy.

The pandemic has led to an escalating debt crisis, with businesses facing mountains of late or unpaid invoices. You need to be tactful in how you collect late customer payments, however.

A merchant cash advance can be a valuable tool for small businesses with outstanding invoices.

The SBA and USDA offer loans to assist entrepreneurs and business owners who need funding.

Startup business owners need operating capital, but many options involve giving up ownership in the business. It doesn't have to be this way.

If you already use QuickBooks for your accounting software, you may be interested in its POS software as well. Here's what you need to know about its desktop POS product.

Small business owners face a number of challenges every day, and accounting is a big one.

Free payroll services and apps have a lot to offer, but you need to know what to look for.

There are some key steps you should take if your business needs an influx of cash and you can't get a loan.

POS systems provide a plethora of actionable insights about your products, customers and employees. Here's how to use the data from your POS system to grow your business.

Here's everything you need to know about POS inventory management.