The Ultimate Guide to Opening a Coffee Shop
Does your life depend on the fruity and floral aromas of an Ethiopian roast wafting through your kitchen during your 6 am wake up call (and 2 pm pick-me-up)? Is…
What is an Invoice? Definition and How to Create Them
When you pour your heart and soul into your small business, you want to see a reward for your hard work. Yes, the satisfaction and support of your customers are…
How Long Does a Mobile Check Take to Deposit?
As a business owner, nothing quite beats the feeling of getting paid. You work hard for every dollar you earn, and every check you get is a reflection of that….
How to Endorse a Check To Someone Else
There are situations where you might find yourself needing to sign a check over to someone else or requiring someone else to deposit checks into your bank account. Maybe you’re…
The 5 Cs of Credit: Why They Matter For Lending
In 2019, the small business credit survey reported 43 percent of small businesses applied for a business loan. Overall, 36 percent of those that applied were denied at least some…
How to Endorse a Check: The Complete Guide
Endorsing a check, how hard can it be? The good news is that it is easy, but it’s important to be sure that your check is properly endorsed. It will…
Why You Need a Business Continuity Plan and How to Make One
Unexpected things happen sometimes. It can be scary when anything goes wrong for your business, especially if you’re not prepared. Most small businesses — and even large corporations — are…
What is Freelancing and How to Become a Freelancer
A freelancing career is one of the many exciting options for professionals looking to offer specialized services to clients. It’s essentially a way to run a small business in a…
How Does Business Check Cashing Work?
It might be surprising but despite the rise of electronic payments, debit cards and credit cards, checks are still a popular means of payment in the United States. And while…
How to Write a Business Plan for Your Small Business
So you’ve got a business idea! Every great business begins with an outstanding idea, and if you’re passionate enough about it, you may feel encouraged to pursue it. To do…
How to Open a Business Bank Account
In the past, business bank accounts offered very little value for small businesses. Traditionally, banks tended to focus on larger clients and didn’t make time for businesses that weren’t giant…
Business Bank Account for an LLC: 6 Pros and Cons
Congratulations on starting your own business! Before you get to the fun part — actually running your business and making your fortune — there is still some admin to do….
Coronavirus Crisis: The Small Business Owner’s Toolkit
We speak to small business owners across America every day. We see the same pain being expressed across the country. Everybody is impacted. These businesses need to lower their operating…
5 Creative Money Saving Tips For Your Small Business
As a small business owner, you’re all too familiar with the high costs of owning your own business. Sometimes it feels like you cannot possibly afford to spend another cent….
5 Ways to Market Your Business on a Shoestring Budget
The idea of marketing your business can seem like a daunting task, especially as a small business with an even smaller budget? But marketing doesn’t have to cost you thousands…
