PayPal Working Capital is a small business working capital loan with repayment terms based on a percentage of sales earned via PayPal. PayPal Working Capital charges a flat upfront fee and repayments are made through daily deductions of PayPal sales. The repayment term is therefore variable; the application process takes minutes and financing takes a few…
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Evan Tarver
Evan Tarver is a staff writer at Fit Small Business, specializing in Small Business Finance. He is also a fiction author and screenwriter. His past experience includes investment banking, managerial finance, and technology. When he isn't busy scheming his next business idea, you'll find Evan holed up in a coffee shop in his hometown of San Francisco working on the next great American fiction story.
Best Personal Credit Cards for Small Business Owners: Chase vs. AmEx vs. Capital One
Personal credit cards are great for startup companies that might not qualify for a business credit card. They’re also a good option for established business owners who want to separate their business and personal expenses while earning flexible rewards. The best personal credit cards for small business owners include offers from Chase, American Express and…
Best Business Prepaid Cards 2018: Netspend vs. PEX vs. Bento
Business prepaid credit cards help manage employee expenses and have fewer qualifications than normal business credit cards. We looked at a range of business prepaid cards and found the best 3 to be Netspend, PEX, and Bento for Business. Read the buyer’s guide for a side-by-side comparison of the 3 as well as our top…
Best Secured Business Credit Card for 2018
A secured business credit card is backed by a deposit and acts like a normal business credit card. Business owners with poor credit or limited credit will find it easier to qualify for a secured credit card when compared to an ordinary business credit card. Secured business cards can help you establish business and personal…
Mixed Use Loans: The Ultimate Guide on Financing a Mixed Use Building
Mixed use loans help business owners and real estate investors finance mixed use buildings. Mixed use buildings that qualify for financing typically have multiple units zoned for different uses, such as residential, commercial, industrial, cultural or institutional. Mixed use loans can be both short-term and permanent with terms that range from 6 months to 30…
Business Credit Score: Everything You Should Know to Build Business Credit
A business credit score gives a quick summary of the information on your business credit reports. Specifically, a business credit score assesses your company’s ability to make payments on time. The information used to calculate your business credit score includes public and private information which can be seen by your vendors, suppliers, lenders, and more….
How to Maximize Small Business Credit Card Rewards: Points vs Cash Back
A key benefit of most small business credit cards is that they offer points and/or cash back rewards. While cash back rewards are typically the best, certain companies can benefit more from points. To maximize your rewards, this article discusses points vs cash back, including how to compare them, who they’re best for, and how…
Business Loans With No Credit Check: The Ultimate Guide
Business loans with no credit check are short-term financing options that don’t require personal or business credit scores for approval. These loans are typically used by business owners with less than perfect credit, who want to avoid personal credit inquiries and/or separate their business and personal expenses, or who need quick capital. Fundbox, who sponsored…
How to Open a Business Bank Account: Requirements, Fees, & More
When opening a business bank account, it’s important that you pick the right banking institution and bank account as well as prepare the correct documents before applying. Opening a business bank account can help separate business and personal expenses. It also makes it easier to budget and manage business cash flow and working capital. If…
Blockchain Technology & What it Means for Small Businesses
The blockchain is a new and innovative way that people and companies can create, verify, and enforce transactions without a middleman or central authority. It’s essentially a decentralized ledger that records transactions chronologically. Transactions recorded on the blockchain can include the exchange of money, property, or anything that requires an enforceable contract or authorized access….
Cryptocurrency & How It’s Impacting Small Businesses
Cryptocurrency is a digital currency or asset that relies on encryption technology to transfer value over the Internet. Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin operate independently of a banking system and can be used in many countries as a store or exchange of value like cash. The most common use of cryptocurrency is buying and selling goods and…
Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT): The Ultimate Guide
Real estate investment trusts (REIT) are corporations that own or finance income-producing real estate properties. They are modeled after mutual funds and typically own a portfolio of real estate within a specific sector. REITs pay out 90% of their annual profits in dividends to their investors and are taxed at a low rate. In this…
