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How to Offer Customer Financing: In-house Financing Without Breaking the Bank

By Meaghan Brophy on April 1, 2019 | Brick and Mortar, How To, Retail | Comments (117)

Offering customer financing at the point of purchase can boost sales, increase conversions, improve customer loyalty, and drive repeat business. When a small business offers customer financing, its average order size can increase by up to 120%. Plus, nearly two-thirds of customers make a future purchase of $500 or more in stores that offer financing….

How to Create a Strong Zillow Agent Profile [+10 Examples]

By Kiah Treece on April 1, 2019 | How To, Real Estate, Real Estate Sales | Comments (0)

With nearly 190 million monthly visitors, Zillow is the leading online real estate marketplace. A compelling Zillow profile is essential for agents who want to convert those visitors into warm leads. To create one, sign up on Zillow.com and craft an agent account with professional photography, positive reviews, and a strong call to action. Follow…

How to Start a Real Estate Brokerage in 11 Steps

By Diana Bourgeois on April 1, 2019 | Brokerages, How To, Real Estate | Comments (1)

A real estate brokerage includes one or more agents who act on behalf of a managing broker. Only licensed brokers may start a brokerage; to start one, acquire a license, create a business plan, secure funding, and hire agents. These agents then work with you, the broker, and split commissions on their sales. Here is…

Small Business Debt Consolidation Loan: When to Consolidate Business Debt

By Tricia Tetreault on March 29, 2019 | Business Loans, Financing, How To | Comments (2)

A small business debt consolidation loan can lower your interest rates and reduce the size of your payments by taking your existing debts and refinancing them into one loan. Knowing when the timing is right for business debt consolidation depends on the terms of your existing debt, your business’s current finances, and your personal creditworthiness….

How to Open an Online Business Checking Account in 6 Steps

By Jordan Tarver on March 27, 2019 | Banking, Checking Accounts, How To | Comments (0)

When considering how to open an online business checking account, you’ll have to decide if you’ll need a physical branch, choose the best bank, understand the costs, gather the required documentation, complete an application, and deposit funds. You can open an online business checking account without leaving your office. For business owners who prefer a…

How to Advertise on Groupon in 2019: The Ultimate Guide

By Kristi Brown on March 27, 2019 | How To, Marketing, Search Engine Marketing | Comments (69)

Groupon is a platform that facilitates the sale of coupons (known as vouchers) offered primarily by local businesses. Groupon doesn’t charge upfront fees to advertise these deals; instead, they collect 50% of each sale. To create a deal on Groupon, simply choose your deal category, determine the discount, and add offer details. How Groupon Works…

How to Do Payroll in California in 5 Steps

By Laura Handrick on March 26, 2019 | How To, Human Resources, Payroll | Comments (0)

Businesses in California with one or more employees need to do payroll in compliance with federal, state, and local laws – like paid sick leave and commuter benefits. Due to the potential to incur penalties and fines, the best way to do payroll in California is to outsource it using these five steps. is a…

Find Bookkeeping Services for Your Small Business in 6 Steps

By Crystalynn Shelton on March 26, 2019 | Accounting, Accounting Software, How To | Comments (0)

Selecting the right small business accounting services will require you to invest some time. Finding the best bookkeeping services for small businesses requires six key steps: identifying your needs, deciding what tasks to keep, getting referrals, deciding between a virtual or local firm, identifying quality candidates, and asking the right questions. Bench, the sponsor of…

How to Set Up Xero – Step-by-Step Instructions

By Crystalynn Shelton on March 25, 2019 | Accounting, Accounting Software, How To | Comments (0)

Bookkeeper is one of the many hats small business owners wear. If you’re like most small business owners, you probably don’t have an accounting or bookkeeping background. That’s why you need accounting software program like that’s easy to use. Our free Xero training courses will help you get your busy setup in no time. Xero…

PCI Compliance: Definition, Cost & Providers

By Amy Nichol Smith on March 22, 2019 | Brick and Mortar, How To, Retail | Comments (0)

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a group of guidelines for businesses that accept credit cards. The council that creates the standards is independent of, but commissioned by, the major credit cards companies like Visa. It’s meant to govern PCI compliance to keep consumer info safe from data breaches. Merchant services…

How to Use Zoho CRM in 7 Steps

By Jason Aten on March 20, 2019 | How To, Sales, Sales Tools |

Zoho CRM is a comprehensive customer relationship management system designed for small businesses featuring robust contact and deal management functionality, as well as inventory, proposals, and order management. Getting started using Zoho is as simple as signing up for a plan, configuring the tool for data and your process, and integrating it with other programs….

How to Get Real Estate Leads on Craigslist in 10 Steps

By Kiah Treece on March 19, 2019 | How To, Real Estate, Real Estate Sales | Comments (0)

Craigslist is a text-based, bulletin board-style platform for posting ads, sharing community information, and buying/selling goods. The platform isn’t real estate-specific, but it’s a simple way for agents to share free listings with a local audience and generate buyer leads. Optimize your own listing posts with high-quality images, calls to action, and well-structured copy. Here…