What Bitcoin and Blockchain Mean to Small Businesses

In our previous article, you learned what bitcoin and blockchain are, how they are related, and their differences. The possibilities for larger enterprises are prett...

Bitcoin? Blockchain? Which is Which? Does it Matter?

Lately, the media have been reporting almost non-stop on bitcoin.  Or is it blockchain?   Or is it both? If you’re new to bitcoin (and blockchain), all of the ...

Cash Discounts & Credit Card Surcharges Explained

Beware the Hidden Cost of Doing a Cash-Only Business

It makes good business sense to accept credit cards. Not only do many people pay exclusively with credit cards, but those paying with a card tend to spend more. (It�...

Creating A Disaster Recovery Plan For Your Business

40% of Small Businesses NEVER Reopen After a Disaster

Fire. Earthquake. Flood. Data Systems Crash. Theft. The unexpected happens to businesses every day. Without a disaster recovery plan in place, the results can be pr...

To Grow Your Business, Consider a Merchant Cash Advance

In our last post, we discussed how hard it can be to get a business expansion loan from the bank. So, what are the alternatives? You can open a business credit card...

10 Insurance Policies For Retail & Hospitality Business Owners

When you wrote the business plan for your company, you probably didn’t get too excited at the thought of figuring out which insurance policies you’d need. Or eve...

5 Business Moves to Reduce Credit Card Transaction Costs

Things You Can Do WITHOUT Arguing Over Rate

Much of the cost of processing card transactions is “firm.” But there are still a few things you could investigate that might lower your costs. Here is our list...

Is Your Data Secure?

The Quiz Your Small Business Needs To Take

It’s not just the “big guys” that become the victims of a data breach. It happens to businesses of all shapes and sizes. This quiz will help you determine if y...

The End of Year Tasks That Aren’t All About the Numbers

This Time, It’s Not About The Money

We recently shared a blog about end-of-year financial tasks for small businesses. Super fun stuff, eh? But you gotta do it. And although the Benjamins might be on yo...

5 End-of-Year Financial Tasks for Small Businesses

2017 is coming to a fast close. As your fiscal year ends, here are five financial tasks you need to move to the top of your ‘to do’ list. Look at your P&L s...