Fundera

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

The average hourly rate for a business lawyer can range anywhere from $100 per hour in a small town to more than $1,000 per hour for a senior partner at a big city law firm. Given these rates, it’s no wonder many small business owners want to know if it’s possible to get free legal advice for their business. While free and cheap legal services aren’t easy to come by, they are available if you know where to look.

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GoCardless

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

Poor cash flow is responsible for almost half of small business insolvencies in Australia. In this guide, we ask small business leaders to tell us how they took control of cash flow, and what lessons they learned along the way.

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MediRevv

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Revenue cycle management improvement is a constant in the healthcare industry. Whether you're looking to improve outcomes, protect and increase revenue, lower costs, leverage technologies, improve analytics or even dip your toes is a broader pond of talent—it all boils down to continuous improvement in the face of change.

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Fundera

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

If you’ve been to a juice bar or health-food store recently, you’re likely familiar with acai. Whether you know how to pronounce acai is one thing (for the record, it’s ah-sigh-EE ), but you may know that this Amazonian superfruit is loaded with macronutrients like protein and fiber, micronutrients that boost brain and cellular functioning, and antioxidants that protect your body from both environmental and biological toxins.

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Fundera

NOVEMBER 24, 2018

What Is Your Principal Place of Business? A principal place of business is your company’s primary location. It is often where your books are kept and the location where your leadership team is based. The IRS allows you to take certain deductions, depending on the location of your principal place of business. When you operate in different locations, it can be confusing to determine your principal place of business.

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Fundera

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Running a restaurant can feel like just that—running. Whether you’re providing a full-service or quick-service dining experience to your customers, your restaurant needs to be a well-oiled, fast-moving machine. And your restaurant POS system is a crucial cog in this machinery. Glitchy, slow, or unsecure restaurant point of sale systems can have some pretty serious consequences—so how can a business owner decrease the risk by finding the best POS system for restaurants?

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Fundera

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

Since it came on the scene back in 2009, Square has been seriously shaking up the point of sale system industry. Now, Square has carved out an iconic space for itself within small business point of sale systems. If you’re an active small business patron, it’s hard to go a day without running a payment through a Square POS system. And what about Square POS for restaurants specifically?

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GoCardless

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

How can Direct Debit impact the numbers you care about most? Find out as we explain the relationship between Direct Debit and three key subscription success metrics.

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Fundera

NOVEMBER 24, 2018

As you run credit card transactions for your customer’s purchases, the peace of mind that comes with a secure card processing system is a non-negotiable. As you sell your business product or service, you shouldn’t have to worry of a credit card transaction going wrong. As such, you might look to credit card processing companies like the Authorize.Net gateway—or, as it’s often called, the AuthNet gateway—to ensure that your customer’s card payments go through both quickly and securely.

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Fundera

NOVEMBER 24, 2018

In the United States today, small businesses are anything but “small” in terms of their economic importance. Businesses owned and led by women have also become increasingly powerful in this regard, despite many structural and financial obstacles. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), small businesses account for 99% of all businesses in the country and nearly half of the private workforce.

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Fundera

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Payment apps seem to be taking over small business finances from all sides. If you’re operating your small business, then you probably have customers who want to pay with contactless payments, vendors who prefer to invoice your business online, and competitors who are moving all of their payment processing onto smart devices. But what exactly can payment apps do for small businesses?

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Fundera

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

What Is LegalMatch? LegalMatch is an online legal service that connects consumers and businesses with licensed local attorneys. You simply submit an online questionnaire describing your legal matter, and LegalMatch will share it with prescreened local attorneys who have the expertise to help you. After reviewing your legal matter, attorneys who are interested in representing you will email you a proposal (or call you if you prefer) containing information about their background, their fees, and p

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Fundera

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

As communication technologies and platforms grow in popularity, the need for a traditional workplace diminishes. Professionals with marketable skills and experiences are able to connect directly with clients without leaving their home, or even working during business hours. It is easier than ever to become an entrepreneur and start your own small business.

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Small Businesses 49

Fundera

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

As an entrepreneur, you’re likely of the mind that coming up with a great idea is much more exciting than having to raise the funds to make it happen. It’s tough to get a good idea off the ground, particularly if you’re a newly minted entrepreneur without a ton of experience with business financing. This paradox leads quite a few small business founders to platforms like Kickstarter, where they can appeal to individuals for the money they need to start their business, without needing to navigate

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GoCardless

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

What business advice would these practice owners, advisors and tech specialists give their younger selves?

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Fundera

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

There’s a solid chance that any given small business owner is familiar with the Intuit brand. Thanks to their wildly popular accounting software , QuickBooks, Intuit has become a main player in all things small business. Most of the small business world is familiar with QuickBooks accounting software —but did you know there are Intuit payment solutions, as well?

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Fundera

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Your personal financial situation is unique to you. The same goes for your small business’s finances, which can be streamlined with the right business bank account. The right business account could help you cut costs by eliminating unnecessary fees. Or maybe your ideal account will boost your business’s savings by earning interest on your balance. Perhaps your perfect fit is somewhere in between.

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Fundera

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

There are a ton of different business loan sources out there to choose from. Most might come from banks or business lenders, but friends and family loans are just as common, especially for startups. But borrowing from friends and family is a totally different animal than borrowing from traditional lenders. For one, you won’t encounter deep-diving checks on your financial history or mountains of paperwork.

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Small Businesses 40

Fundera

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Choosing a business credit card can be tough. Of course, you could go with a card from the bank that offers your business bank account, but it’s also worth knowing what else is out there. In this review, we’ll walk you through the Webster Bank business credit card options and take an in-depth look at the cards’ rewards and features. We’ll also give you a few tips on how to choose the business credit card that meets your needs.

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Fundera

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Ever since the portable point of sale came onto the scene, the market seems to have flooded with different versions of this product for small business owners to choose from. So much so, that wading through all of your options might feel more inconvenient than the portable point of sale promises in convenience. Some of these many options out there? The Clover POS systems.

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GoCardless

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

While the dust is yet to settle, GoCardless is prepared for every outcome.

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GoCardless

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

The in-depth guide for optimising your subscription payment page.

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GoCardless

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

How integrating GoCardless with your finance software can help your business.

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Fundera

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

When you need legal help for your business, there’s usually a lot at stake. Whether you need help setting up a business entity , need to resolve a partnership dispute, need a contract reviewed, or have another legal issue to address, it’s vital to get top-notch professional advice as soon as possible. Fortunately, getting legal help can be as easy as a few clicks of your mouse.

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Fundera

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Manufacturing is a major propelling force in the American economy. According to the National Association of Manufacturers , every dollar spent on manufacturing puts an additional 89 cents back into the economy. And small business owners are a huge part of that contribution: three-quarters of manufacturing businesses have fewer than 20 employees. But all of that production costs money, which is why the right source of manufacturing business funding is essential.

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Fundera

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Incorporating is a big step in your small business’s journey. Lenders, investors, vendors, and customers are more likely to take your business seriously when it’s organized as a corporation. Plus, by virtue of the “Inc.” on the end of your business’s name, you and other shareholders will enjoy tax advantages and liability protections. The process for incorporating a business will differ based on which state you’re doing business in and on whether you’re launching a brand new corporation or conve

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