Quickbooks Capital is the new loan origination program offered by Intuit, the company that owns popular financial software Quickbooks, TurboTax, and Mint. Quickbooks Capital represents the company’s first entry into the small business lending space.

Prior to this, Intuit played more as a finance matchmaker role. With a platform called Quickbooks Financing, Intuit created a marketplace […]

QuickBooks is an accounting platform and out of it has come QuickBooks Capital which gives loans to small business owners. All types of small business owners are allowed to apply including restaurant managers, artist managers, writers, copywriters, screenwriters, producers, law firms, store owners, coffee shop owners and so forth. As a technology company, QuickBooks Capital […]

Intuit owned QuickBooks has long dominated the small business space reserved for managing the books and keeping an enterprise’s accounting processes “tax return ready” at any given time of the year.  Having become the go to accounting software for many companies has allowed QuickBooks to amass an enormous amount of data that can be used […]

Many people know of Kabbage as an alternative lender dispensing business loans.  But Kabbage also has a line of credit that can be used in place of a business loan.  If your needs are variable month to month in terms of purchasing, inventory, payroll, etc. then the Kabbage line of credit may be a good […]

As an alternative lender for those unable to secure funds through traditional lenders, Kabbage can be a path to obtaining what you need to keep your business going through a rough patch, product rollout or other unforeseen circumstance.  Kabbage has become one of the go to lenders on the internet and offers many advantages, simplicity […]

Kabbage and Ondeck are direct competitors in the alternative business loan arena.  Each provide loans to small businesses when capital requirements are urgent and often when the credit of the business is questionable or bad.  And each offer the promise of speed and simplicity in obtaining a loan quickly.  But while their ability to provide […]

OnDeck Capital Review is a business that provides small business loands to small businesses in need of funding for a variety of reasons. OnDeck differentiates itself from other companies that give small business loans because their mission statement is based around providing loans to small businesses at a speedier pace than other companies conducting similar […]

Square is a mobile payment processing system that provides small business owners with the opportunity to accept credit card payments through unconventional means unlike the traditional way of accepting payments through small devices that most of us do not even know the name of anymore. Square is a Register app that allows small business owners […]

GoDaddy is the most popular website building service, domain host and vendor in the United States, and possibly in the entire world. GoDaddy was created in 2014 in Scottsdale, Arizona and  offers online business solutions for small business owners, artists, entrepreneuers and anyone in the business of putting their website on the internet. GoDaddy allows […]

Like many businesses within the technology space, Square, founded in 2009, and Paypal, entering the PayPal Here for mobile payments in 2012, are vying for the market share of their respective online business. We will call this the fight for the ownership of the mobile payment market. Square which we have written an article on […]

MailChimp is a pioneer in the email marketing landscape and email marketing has become an ever more prominent and important part to promote a small business in the modern era where much of business is done online. For those who used to send promotional letters, daily, weekly or monthly and others who did that and […]

Revel is a business platform that is based within the cloud. Revel Systems Software has taken upon itself to integrate operations and customer channels with a point-of-sale (POS) approach. The functionality they have displayed is one that can work for a number of small businesses including restaurants, stores and businesses that deal with inventory management. […]

FreshBooks is an accounting software and finance company that is one of the best, if not the best finance and accounting software companies in the world. Recently, in 2016, they won Best Accounting Software company from FinancesOnline. Additionally, FreshBooks received the awards for Best Accounting Software in 2016 by FinancesOnline. Also from FinancesOnline, they received […]

Pivotal Payments is a payment processing business that provides global payment processing solutions in the Point-of-Sale and Business-to-Business industries. We will tell you about what they do a bit before flat out saying don’t do business with them, but the truth is the amount of negative complaints, is, well, scary and you should be very […]

As most small business owners know, obtaining a loan can be a logistical nightmare.  Even for highly qualified businesses, with a strong daily cash flow, good credit and a healthy annual revenue, the process can be painstaking.  Banks typically require reams of paperwork and documentation, and can take a significant amount of time to approve […]

For many small business owners, managing company finances and cash flow can be one of the more complex aspects of the job.  A business line of credit can assist in situations where the company needs some extra funds to handle daily expenses, but may not find it necessary to take out a commercial loan.A business […]

If you are a small business owner, you know to expect the unexpected.  Whether a crucial piece of equipment breaks, you experience a seasonal cash flow crunch, or you fall short on inventory, there may be times when you need a commercial loan to cover the shortfall between your expenditures and revenue.

Traditional banks have long […]

For small business owners, obtaining a commercial loan can be a frustrating process.  Traditional banks require reams of paperwork, and the application process can be lengthy.  Banks also tend to have high standards for approving commercial loans, so owners with lower credit scores, newly-established businesses or an uneven cash flow may find it difficult to […]

Many new and often struggling enterprises find themselves in need of short term operating capital in the first few years.  Whether the cash is needed for inventory, equipment, payroll, or some other critical function; when the need for cash strikes, it is usually needed quickly.  Many times, the business doesn’t have the resources, credit strength […]

Kabbage has developed a reputation for being a provider for short term loans within the alternative lending universe, often for those who may not be able to secure a loan through a traditional lender.  To provide the speed and simplicity of service the Kabbage system is highly automated.  Loans can usually be approved within three […]

Once seen only by editors and reporters, press releases have evolved along with how audiences consume content to become viable components of inbound marketing. Your customer base extends beyond traditional media outlets, and press releases help you reach them wherever they are.

Writing an effective press release and distributing it through the proper channels can increase […]

It’s well-known that radio ads grant you access to huge markets. The real question is whether you can justify radio advertising costs.

Broadcasting your ads over the airwaves can be a complex, confusing process. Fortunately, the following insights will help you understand how radio advertising costs affect your budget.While digital content and other forms of marketing […]

Point Of Sale systems, often referred to as POS systems, allow businesses to run credit card transactions. One of the most popular POS systems for small- to mid-sized businesses is Shopkeep, which offers a robust system that allows organizations to manage a variety of sales and business related tasks in addition to processing credit cards […]

Why are there so many Nextiva reviews online? The business universe revolves around communication, but cell phones and email may not always cut it. As your company expands, so will your need for bespoke connectivity, and the more ideas you share, the harder it will be to keep them organized.

Voice over IP, or VoIP, is […]

When you’re searching the web for a good customer relationship management, or CRM, system, it’s impossible not to run into Zoho reviews here and there. Zoho CRM boasts rich features, continent-spanning popularity and no few professional adherents. Of course, it’s not the ideal solution for every business. Keep reading to discover whether Zoho might be […]

It’s 2017, and there is no reason to do everything by hand — not when there is an app (short for application) for almost everything.  Running a small business is no exception;  there are apps that can help you manage every aspect of your small business, from finance and accounting to time management to payment […]

Drop Shipping is an interesting concept, one that entrepreneurs have been using for years. The idea is pretty straight forward. A drop shipper puts up a listing for an item for sale, whether it be through Craigslist, eBay, or whatever preferred method of sale they prefer (we will use eBay for our discussion further below). […]

One of the most difficult parts of running any business is balancing the mismatch between income timing and expense timing. Income often comes in waves, with sales being quite high in one month and very low in another. This can be due to seasonality, a jump in demand, or a variety of other reasons. Expenses, […]

One of the most difficult steps in founding a new business for young entrepreneurs is the ‘capital raising’ stage, or simply raising money for the company’s growth and operations. Most new business owners have a great idea and a lot of passion, both essential for getting a business started. However, these factors can only go […]

If you are a small business owner, you likely don’t have a lot of free time.  Yet at the same time, you want to be on top of your game in terms of your professional and personal lives.  Reading books — especially ones with tips on how to better yourself — can be one way […]

So, you have a great idea, a fantastic service or an amazing product that you could turn into income.  You’ve also found the drive to make it work and a customer base just waiting to buy your product.  And now you’re ready for the next step – turning your product or service into a bona […]

If you are looking to incorporate your small business, you may be overwhelmed by the various options available to you.  From limited liability companies (LLCs) to S corporations to C corporations to DBAs (Doing Business As) company, each type of company has its own advantages and disadvantages.  Understanding the basic features of each type of […]

There are many great tools out there to help people sell products online. The FBA Revenue Calculator is one such tool. With the FBA calculator, selling products on Amazon is a breeze. Not only does it allow merchants to calculate shipping costs, fees, and other expenses to determine what kind of profit they can expect […]

Who doesn’t like free stuff? With Credit Karma, you can view your credit score for free when you sign up at their website. Sounds great, right? Well, yes and no. While it’s great that a company exists to help give consumers a glimpse of their credit score, one can’t help but wonder how accurate a […]

OnDeck Capital Review is a business that provides small business loands to small businesses in need of funding for a variety of reasons. OnDeck differentiates itself from other companies that give small business loans because their mission statement is based around providing loans to small businesses at a speedier pace than other companies conducting similar […]

Square is a mobile payment processing system that provides small business owners with the opportunity to accept credit card payments through unconventional means unlike the traditional way of accepting payments through small devices that most of us do not even know the name of anymore. Square is a Register app that allows small business owners […]

Founded in 2009, Bank of America’s Merchant Services is a product of a partnership between First Data, one of the country’s largest payment processors, and Bank of America Corp. However, the merchant services themselves are offered by Bank of America and Bank of America Merchant Services, LLC. Now that we’ve established that, what makes Bank […]

For many small business owners, employee payroll can be a massive headache.  Figuring out benefits deductions, federal, state and local taxes and other complicated aspects of payroll can be incredibly stressful and needlessly complex.  This is why payroll software can be such a good investment.  While the upfront cost of a decent payroll software program […]

We live in a social media age, and more and more businesses are beginning to realize how powerful social media platforms can be when used as a marketing tool. Most people are familiar with Twitter, Facebook, and even LinkedIn. However, what about Google+? Google+ is perhaps the most underutilized social media platform for businesses of […]

With a different holiday always just around the corner, retailers often struggle just to keep up with trends and diversity of inventory to satisfy the season.  But there are also economic realities that come with operating a retail business and they often require a quick turnaround or infusion of funds to get the inventory needed […]

Small business owners are often overwhelmed by the sheer number of technical details that must be considered in setting up and running their company.  From establishing employee benefits plans to setting up a pay system, running a small business can be a challenge — particularly as it expands and grows.

This is especially true when it […]

There are many credit card processing companies in the United States, but few are as large and as successful as Elavon. The company was founded nearly 23 years ago. As the fourth-largest credit card processor in the country, Elavon is Better Business Bureau approved and currently boasts the highest score possible, an A+. When granting […]

Many people securing their first business loan are often elated to make it to the point where they can fund their business and move forward.  But often, that elation lasts up to the point when they inevitably must visit their accountant to discuss taxes.  Once in the accountant’s office it becomes the tax equivalent of […]

There are times when a business must be sold for one reason or another.  Many people start a business with dreams of running it forever and passing it to their family down the road only to find they need to sell due to unforeseen circumstances.  Others start a business with hopes of selling it for […]

Many ideas for great products and services have floundered or have never seen the light of day due to inadequate funding or in many cases no funding at all.  Often the originator of the idea may lack the resources to develop it into an actionable business plan to pitch to investors or to apply for […]

While it may seem complicated at first, accounts receivable financing is simply what it sounds like – a loan given to a business, which uses the business’s accounts receivables as collateral in the financing agreement. Accounts Receivables, often referred to as “AR” are any outstanding invoices or money owed to the business by customers.

The amount […]

Kabbage is a loan origination company that helps small businesses secure loans quickly and easily. Kabbage, based in Atlanta, Georgia, was founded in 2009, and is no newcomer to the business lending industry. Getting approved for business loans has, in the past, been seen as a huge hurdle to potential borrowers riddled with a lot […]

Small Business owners are constantly faced with the task of learning and adapting to problems that they come across. Starting a small business is no easy task and continuting to grow within the business world is just as difficult. A college education is something most small business owners do have, although there are a lot […]

There are a variety of ways to create a business and all have advantages and disadvantages, including, but not limited to tax purposes, the amount of members in your business, and so forth. We will identify the most common types of corporations that exist and highlight some of the advantages and disadvatages of each to […]

The amount of applications that have been developed over the past several years since the technology boom as turned into the application boom is increasing daily. It is hard to grasp how many apps are actually out there that can actually help the small business owner, but the truth is, there are many. We have […]

Choosing a payroll software company is a very important step for small businesses. Your employees are the blood, sweat and tears of your organization after the owner. It is pertienent to make sure you choose a payroll company with state-of-the-art software that is constantly improving and can help you or your accountant whenever you may […]

Evalon is a well-established merchant services company that works to provide small businesses the ability to expand and capitalize on business opportunities. Their services allow businesses to accept payments in a myriad of different ways. The main initiatie of Elavon’s business model is to provide payment processing services for small businesses allowing for the furthering […]

Bank of America is a major player in the banking industry and the same goes for the Merchant Services industry. Bank of America is commonly referred to in the industry of merchant account providers, also known as the merchant services industry, as Bank of America Merchant Services or BAMS. Bank of America’s online presence has […]

Amazon FBA is a service Amazon offers to help you save time by having Amazon do the work of handling packages, delivering them and even picking them up for you. They also offer the service of dealing with customer service and returns for all Amazon.com orders. All listings get the Prime logo to boot so […]

A credit score is an analysis and evaluation of your credit. This is what determins if your score compares with what other creditors are looking for when you apply as an applicant to rent an apartment, purchase an apartment – whether it be through a realtor or a bank – or both. Additionally, good credit […]

Advertising is essential for all small business owners in order to get the word out about their business and effectively target and connect with customers and potential customers. Radio, print and internet advertising have been amongst the most popular forms of advertising because many view television advertising as too expensive for their small business based […]

Being able to tell that money is counterfeit is essential for small businesses. It is becoming easier by the day for criminals to produce counterfeit bills. It is essential to make sure that you and your employees are aware of what counterfeit bills look like. There are small class-offenses and instances where you could lose […]

Small Business owners must protect themselves in a variety of ways and the search for the best business security systems is an important one to maintain the safetly of a business. Security systems are extremely important and the amount spent on them should be a considerale consideration for any small business owner, whether you own […]

Small businesses are faced with many hurdles from the initial idea conceptualization of their business to the variety of daily challenges faced with running their own business. One of the most common hurdles for small business owners is the act of building their own website; in fact, half of small businesses still do not have […]

In order to evaluate the cheapest options for accepting credit cards as a small business owner, it is essential to understand the process that takes place any time a credit card action does occur. There are many options out there including online credit card payments, accepting credit card payments through options like PayPal and Square […]

If you are a small business owner, you need to have a business account to handle your finances. Whether you have money to put into your small business, investors or very little money, you need a bank for security and possible loans in the future. In the instance you do not have a lot of […]

Conference calls are essential to most small businesses. Small business owners have always needed to communicate with associates, partners and their internal team on a given business day. In the digital age, we are seeing people find new ways to connect with their coworkers and business associates. An example of this is just this month, […]

One of the most exciting moments of starting your business is your grand opening. There is an air of possibility, potential, growth and most importantly excitement. It is important to keep all of these feelings in check as you move forward to your big day in order to fill your potential clients with the excitement […]

QuickBooks is an extraordinary piece of software. If you are reading this article, you may have used it some before or are beginning to use it. Either way, there are numerous ways to learn about QuickBooks. There are several free options to learn about QuickBooks and there are also a few options that cost money, […]

When you create a business you are building a management team and within this management team, there needs to be a structure. Giving meaningful job titles to your employees is important because it will give them self-worth and make them want to work harder for your small business, therefore, making your small business more successful. […]

Read what everyone needs to know to make money with Google advertising.

When you understand how the system works, Google’s advertising model will become your best friend online for referring great leads to your business or earning extra income. To help you get off to a great start, we’ve put together this collection of the most […]

Your business may be classified as high risk, but that doesn’t negate your need to process credit cards and payments like any other enterprise. When it’s imperative that you accept payments even though your preferred processor denied you, signing up for a high-risk merchant account might be the ideal solution. Here’s everything you need to […]

The Advantages of Terminals That Are Compatible With EMV – Factors That an Entrepreneur Should Consider When Choosing Terminals

In general, terminals that are compatible with EMV will allow a business to accept credit cards that are associated with Europay, MasterCard and Visa, and the devices can process cards that feature cutting-edge chips with encrypted information. […]

Chase Paymentech has become a global leader in the payment processing industry because they provide the dual services of establishing merchant relationships and handling payments. By cutting out the need to work with an acquiring bank, the company has eliminated the middleman, which has resulted in streamlined service and higher revenues. Founded in 1985 as […]

Email is the backbone of communication within a company and between the company and its customers. From creating an email address and sending basic business emails to building a list of potential leads and sending out newsletters to drive conversions, there’s a lot to learn and manage.

This guide will take you through every step of […]

Small and midsize business owners in the U.S. have a potential new source of funding: American Express, the credit card giant that’s headquartered in New York City. During the summer of 2016, this company began to offer loans through a program called Working Capital Terms.This American Express working capital review program is designed to let […]

NerdWallet pinpoints the average American credit card debt at just over $15,300. With additional charges accruing on this debt daily, cards carrying an 18% annual percentage rate (APR) are racking up $2,630 in interest per year. Since the minimum payment is only slightly above the interest charges added to the balance each month, consumers are finding […]

Assessing the worth of a domain name can be challenging. If you’re in the business of buying or selling domain names, it’s important to accurately determine their value and get as much exposure as possible. There are people who do this for a living. Domain name brokers can help you buy, sell and appraise domain […]

Ownership of a domain matters to you if you are its registrant, and taking some easy steps to verify it may prevent confusion and disagreements. The International Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) authorizes registrars to issue and make changes to domain names. Wholesalers of domain names include eHost.com, iPage.com, Bluehost.com, FatCow.com, GoDaddy.com. and […]

Founded by one of the best-known names in the world of lending, Loan Depot, which bills itself as a “national, non-bank lender serving consumers,” started out by offering mortgage loans and refinance loans. About a year ago, the company branched out to start offering personal loans too, and home equity loans are also counted among […]

Getting a startup off the ground takes more than a great idea; you also need money. Too many new businesses fail due to lack of initial capital. Unfortunately, Startups usually don’t qualify for traditional loans from banks, so aspiring entrepreneurs need to get creative when seeking investors.Businesses that offer peer-to-peer, or P2P, loans have traditionally […]

Some Amazon businesses operate exclusively through Amazon. Other sellers start out offering products through their own website or by listing products on eBay and other online marketplaces. Still other sellers get their start selling products in their front yards or through local flea markets. Eventually, they all come together in the Amazon marketplace, and they […]

Two of the top email marketing software providers are MailChimp and Constant Contact. While they offer many of the same services, the quality of the services, customer support and price varies. Depending on what you want from your email marketing software, you may want to choose Constant Contact or MailChimp as your provider.As a small […]

From expanding into new territory, shoring up your brick-and-mortar location, to paying off high-interest debts that just won’t go away, there might be many reasons you’d need a small business loan. The Small Business Administration routinely lends $50 million or more each year, and you can take advantage of both the low interest rates and […]

The right press release increases your company’s visibility and makes your brand more recognizable. When it comes to this form of advertising, success also hinges on your distribution site. To this end, it’s important to select a company that has the skills and clout to ensure that your press release attracts as much attention as […]

Small businesses have a few advantages when it comes to managing customer relations. According to Nasdaq, customer service is one area in which small businesses can outperform the larger corporations. However, managing customer relationships and tracking data may not seem so easy when you have employees to manage, finances to deal with and products to order, […]

In April of 2016, Shopify joined a number of other Internet-based services in providing its customers with financing options by launching Shopify Capital. Like the financial assistance services that Paypal and Square have both been offering, Shopify Capital is designed to provide funding to small businesses. Individuals who use Shopify’s eCommerce platform to host their […]

Have you heard about the Grasshopper phone system? Maybe you’ve even been reading some Grasshopper reviews online. How does it stack up, and what exactly does it offer?

To begin with, Grasshopper is a private branch exchange (PBX) system, which is an internal phone network that an organization uses. Overall, it’s a dependable system, one that’s […]

While ADP has a cheaper sticker price, they offer fewer discounts than Paychex. In addition, ADP charges a small setup fee to begin using the software.When it comes to small businesses, payroll companies are one of the best ways to easily complete payroll. They know the different regulations in each state, so payroll businesses make […]

Free accounting, invoicing and payroll software – how could anyone not get excited about Wave Apps? Whether it’s tracking sales, billing customers or receiving payments, this software provides a way to do everything. In fact, Wave Accounting says it’s all anyone needs to manage small business finances. Does Wave Apps live up to the hype? […]

For small retailers and businesses, plans for mailing or shipping products are often considered last in the grand scheme of providing quality goods to customers. With the focus on the products themselves, shipping is sometimes overlooked until right before the products must go out the door, and then packaging can become a nightmare if the […]

QuickBooks is designed to help small businesses and corporations organize their finances. This program is created so that it can be accessed from a computer or mobile device from any location. Through QuickBooks, businesses can enjoy having a simplified way of tracking expenses, sales and taxes.One of the best things about using QuickBooks is the […]

Financing a new business often necessitates raising significant capital to fund operations, purchase assets, and finance growth. Unfortunately, getting approved for a small business loan can be difficult due to the risks associated with business failure. In an attempt to stimulate entrepreneurial growth, the U.S. government offers a variety of loans to small businesses. Although […]

It is easy to see billboards on a drive to work or road trip. Billboards reach out to consumers within the immediate area and capture their attention. Designed for local businesses and consumers, this marketing option can be an effective way to notify consumers about a new business, product or service. Like most aspects of […]

If you’re an online retailer or have a website for your business, you may have wondered about Facebook advertising coupons and credits. These offers are designed to get people who have not advertised with Facebook before to start doing so.

Facebook advertising credits may be referred to as coupons or discounts, but they all do the […]

As a small business owner, you know how confusing it can be to get your hands on the working capital that you need. That’s particularly true if you’re just getting your business off the ground or operate a business in an industry that traditional lenders won’t work with under most circumstances. If you need a […]

Searching for the best VoIP provider for small businesses should not cause excruciating headaches. This is why we took the time to outline the benefits of using custom VoIP services while also providing readers with a quick overview of the most attractive features provided by selected companies. We believe that every offer appearing on this […]

Most factoring transactions follow a similar structure.

1. Your organization completes a service or delivers goods to a client.
2. Your organization provides an invoice to that client.
3. Your invoice is sold to the factoring company.
4. You receive the first installment within 24 business hours. On average, the first installment is about 80 percent of the total.
5. […]

Fortunately, the signing process tends to be pretty easy from the recipient’s perspective, regardless of who is providing the service. Once you have a document that needs signing, you use a company such as DocuSign or RightSignature to send a signable version of it over. This individual then looks over the document and, upon agreeing, […]

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Rates & Fees

Minimum Rate Percentage (Percent of enrolled accounts charged to you by the factoring company.)
0.55%
2%
1%
1.25%
1.50%

Can Conditions Affect the Minimum Rate Percentage? (Company health and finances as well as other factors such as general industry health may affect Minimum Rate Percentage)

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×
×
×
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Initial Percent Funded (Percentage of total invoice the factor will forward to you. Balance minus factor fees are sent after invoice is collected.)
95%
93%
90%
90%
90%

Can Conditions Affect Initial Percent Funded? (Company financial health and other factors may result in a smaller Initial Percent Funded)

×

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×

No Startup Fee No fee required to start service.)

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×
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×

No Termination Fee (No required to end service with factor.)

×

×
×
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Eligibility

Maximum Overdue Accounts (Some companies will not work with accounts that exceed a certain number of days of delinquency.)
45 days
No Maximum
75 Days
Not Verified
45 days

Maximum Accounts Receivable (This is the maximum monthly sales for your business that this company will consider to factor for you. Some do not have a limit. Others do not wish to work with companies that have larger accounts receivable.)
$5 million
$2 million
$3 million
Not Verified
$10 million

Canada (This company works with your business if it is based out of Canada.)
×
✔
✔
×
×

Factoring Process

Nonrecourse Factoring (If a company offers this service, you are not responsible for repaying the fronted percent of the accounts receivable that you signed over to the company.)
×
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×
×

No Invoice Minimum (This company does not require a minimum dollar amount of invoices per month.)
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×
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No Commitment Minimum (Companies with no commitment minimum do not require that you promise your accounts receivable for any predetermined amount of time.)
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Online Application (The application process is entirely online. You may have to email or fax paper work to verify information and forward your accounts receivable.)
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Fund Within 24 Hrs. {Factor will make funds available to you within 24 hours of completion of goods or service (Up to their established Minimum Rate Percentage)}
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Support

Dedicated Advisor (Your account is assigned a dedicated advisor for a more personal, direct level of service.)
✔
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×
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Telephone Support (This company provides a telephone number for you to reach out and contact customer service if you need to.)
✔
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Live Chat (There is live chat available on the company’s website so you have quick access to assistance.)
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×
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Email (This company provides an email address to which you can send inquiries and ask for assistance.)
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×

BBB Rating (Better Business Bureau current rating.)
A+
NR
A+
A+
A+

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Most small business owners are quite passionate about the products and services that they offer to customers, but many of them have trouble conveying the true value of their brands to their target market of clients. Communication issues only become more challenging when business owners have to create abbreviated messages and pictures for signage that […]

It may seem like an obvious step, but many companies neglect to think about each and every product they offer. This is a major consideration when it comes to your keywords. You’ll want to get as creative as possible, generating different combinations of words to cover every possible phrase that would describe your business services. […]

Many e-commerce companies start small with a few customers and a manual shipping process. As you grow, you will need to scale up your approach to packing and shipping items. Once you are shipping out more than 3,000 orders per day, manual fulfillment becomes impossible. Switching to automated shipping or programs like Amazon FBA can […]

Running a startup can be a thrilling experience, but finding capital can be a challenge. Many startup businesses reach out to friends, family, angel investors and crowdfunding to start their business. While these techniques can work, it is also possible to get loans for startups. This option can help the business to build credit and […]

The word “financing” makes a lot of people cringe, partly because it elicits the idea of accounting, spreadsheets and dull terminology that most entrepreneurs aren’t passionate about. You started an online business because of your desire to do what you do, not necessarily to crunch numbers. The thought of financing your big idea might be […]

For many consumers, price is the deciding factor when shopping. However, an e-commerce platform is the foundation of your online retail business, so it may be just as important to consider other aspects such as usability and available upgrades. Once you’ve determined which features you need, you can shop for the best price. Here is […]

PayPal Working Capital (PPWC) loans work like traditional merchant cash advances in many ways. There are a few differences to be aware of, however. Many businesses, even online merchants, use PayPal as a secondary payment method. This means receipts into a PayPal account are not always reliable. For the first 18 months of the loan, […]

Working capital is equal to current assets minus current liabilities. Businesses rely on their working capital to pay for everyday expenses. To put it into a real-world example, consider an online merchant who bills customers for shipments. Add the amount of money owed by the customers to the merchant’s current inventory value, and subtract that […]

Are you looking to sell your website? The process can be daunting. Selling your website has many variables, and after so much personal investment, it is important that you consider the following tips before making the transaction.Before selling your website, you should understand why people buy websites. Potential buyers are coming to you because they […]

Earlier this summer Moz presented the 2013 Search Engine Rankings Factor Survey. Basically Moz surveys 120 of the smartest thought leaders in the search industry to evaluate which page or site level attributes has the strongest association with ranking highly in Google. The following pie chart illustrates the most powerful ranking factors according to the […]

Premium domains are highly sought after, to the point where unregistered .com names that are short and memorable are pretty much a thing of the past. There are many well known reasons why these names are so valuable including potential SEO benefits, brand protection and direct ‘type-in’ traffic to name a few.  While these benefits […]

Are you preparing to start a new business or launch a new product/service? The name of your new startup is one of the most important variables that could greatly influence whether your project will succeed or fail. While a great business name has always been important it’s absolutely essential in today’s Internet connected marketplace.

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Over the past couple of months I’ve noticed my 5 year old son being indoctrinated with domain names. A couple weeks back he starts chanting PBS.org and KidsPlaceLive.com like it some sort of good luck spell. Then he starts begging me to let him go on Disney.com. Finally he asked me a great question: what […]

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