Order fulfillment services handle key inventory management, order packing, and shipping operations for ecommerce businesses. Outsourcing these time-consuming tasks to a fulfillment company lets small business owners focus on growth drivers like product development, marketing, and multichannel expansion. Since fulfillment services differ in strengths and costs, selecting the right partner depends on your unique business…
QuickBooks Online vs Desktop: Which Is Right for You in 2019?
QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop are small business accounting software that differ in three key areas: pricing, features, and data accessibility. Currently, QuickBooks Desktop has more features than QuickBooks Online, but QuickBooks Online has features not available in QuickBooks Desktop. Every QuickBooks Online pricing tier includes unlimited customer support and 24/7/365 access to your data…
6 Best Working Capital Loans 2019
A working capital loan is short-term business funding used to finance a company’s day-to-day operations, like buying inventory or covering payroll. Common small business working capital loans are lines of credit, term loans, invoice financing, and merchant cash advances. We reviewed working capital loan providers on costs, terms, and qualifications to identify the six best….
15 Best Free Business Checking Accounts 2019
Free business checking accounts either don’t charge monthly account fees or make it relatively easy to avoid them by, for example, meeting minimum deposit requirements. We examined banks nationwide to find the 15 best free business checking accounts. These accounts waive monthly fees, but they may charge customers for extra transactions and services. FitSmallBusiness Uses…
6 Best Small Business Line of Credit 2019
A small business line of credit (LOC) is typically used for short-term working capital needs, as the funds can be borrowed and repaid repeatedly. Additionally, they’re unsecured, meaning collateral like inventory or real estate isn’t required. Some of the best business LOC providers we’ve identified can fund up to $250,000 with two days. Best Line…
6 Best Kabbage Competitors & Alternatives 2019
Kabbage offers business lines of credit in amounts up to $250,000, with repayment terms of six or 12 months and a fixed monthly fee of 1.5% to 10%. Businesses that need higher funding amounts, or that don’t meet the qualifications for Kabbage, might consider financing with short-term loans or other business financing alternatives. Top 6…
10 Best Small Business Checking Accounts 2019
Every small business needs a business checking account for handling money and processing financial transactions. While many small business checking accounts are similar, some providers have lower fees or better introductory offers. We looked at a range of options and compared them to identify the 10 best small business checking account providers. FitSmallBusiness Uses Bank…
10 Best Accounting Software for Small Businesses 2019
The best accounting software for small businesses should be affordable, easy to use, and allow you to easily track income and expenses. The software should also include detailed financial statements to give you insight into the health of your business. We looked at over two dozen products and narrowed it down to our top 10….
5 Best Real Estate Portfolio Lenders 2019
Portfolio lenders keep their loans on their balance sheet, rather than selling them or following Fannie Mae guidelines. Portfolio lending offers flexible borrower qualifications and fast closings so investors can compete with cash buyers. We reviewed the most popular national portfolio lenders and chose the top five considering rate, terms, property types, and qualifications. Top…
6 Best Merchant Cash Advance Companies 2019
A merchant cash advance (MCA) provides a lump sum cash advance in return for a percentage of your daily credit card receipts. Effectively, an MCA provider is buying your future credit card sales from you in advance of you receiving them. We evaluated the top six MCA providers to determine which offers the best terms….
7 Best Free Payroll Software 2019
Free payroll software calculates business payroll by multiplying employees’ pay rates by the hours worked per pay period and keeping track of employee deductions like workers’ compensation, insurance, and taxes. Some free payroll software offer features like direct deposit, but most lack tax filing and state compliance, which is why some businesses choose paid alternatives….
6 Best POS Systems for Small Business 2019
A point-of-sale (POS) system lets small business owners accept payments and helps manage a business with various features. The best POS systems let you track inventory and sales, manage employees, grow customer relationships, and analyze data. You can find POS systems that range in price from free to $100 or so per month. Top 6…
