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Best SBA Lenders: Top 100 SBA Lenders

By Tricia Tetreault on March 26, 2020 | Business Loans, Directory, Financing | Comments (6)

With more than 3,000 SBA lenders nationwide, choosing the best SBA lender can be difficult. Some of the best lenders approve average Small Business Administration (SBA) loan amounts ranging from $75,000 to $1.5 million, with interest rates averaging 6.5% to 9.4%. We’ve provided reviews for the top 10 SBA lenders and listed the top 100…

Types of POS Systems

By Meaghan Brophy on January 7, 2020 | Brick and Mortar, Directory, Retail | Comments (0)

A point-of-sale (POS) system is a tool that allows businesses to accept payments and manage business operations. There are many types of POS systems, each with features catering to different business types. Each POS system also has different compatible hardware and operating systems. POS systems range in price from free to around $100 per month….

Industry-specific Payroll: Knowing Which Resource Is Best for You

By Patrick Proctor on December 5, 2019 | Directory, Human Resources, Payroll | Comments (0)

Fair or not, payroll is not the same for everyone. Depending on the industry your business is in, you may be faced with regulatory challenges that others don’t have. The agricultural, restaurant, construction, religious, and nonprofit industries have industry-specific payroll tax rules and IRS reporting requirements they must comply with to avoid penalties. The Importance…

15 Best Franchises To Buy In 2020

By Blake Stockton on December 5, 2019 | Directory, Starting a Business | Comments (0)

We believe the best franchises have a combination of the following features: low-cost, low failure rate, easy to learn, include quality training, and brand strength. The best franchises for new business owners are those they can start small and grow big. You may start with a mobile location and once successful, expand to a physical…