Freight factoring―also referred to as trucking factoring―is a form of invoice factoring that allows transport companies, including owner-operators, to turn unpaid invoices into immediate cash. Freight factoring is a good option for owner-operator trucking companies that want to get paid immediately for work they have already done to be able to take on additional work….
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Ultimate Guide to Restaurant Permits & Licenses
Permits and licenses are official documents issued by government agencies that authorize a business to perform a specific task or process. The permits and licenses required to operate a restaurant ensure that your business is safe and legal. The number you need will vary depending on your location, type of restaurant operation, and construction plans….
How Do Credit Card Miles Work?
Credit card miles, sometimes referred to as points, are rewards some issuers offer cardholders for their everyday spending. You can generally redeem miles for travel-related expenses, including flight costs. While redemption values typically vary between cards, the best programs offer miles worth at least 1 cent per mile. What Are Credit Card Miles? Some personal…
Ultimate Guide to Restaurant Types
When you consider the type of restaurant you want to open, it may feel like the options are endless. Creating a complete list of potential restaurant types is impossible because restaurant owners are constantly innovating. Understanding restaurant types is a process of organizing restaurants in four different categories: business type, service type, service style, and…
The Complete Guide to Business Email
Business email is essential for businesses. Having an email address that uses your own domain name (e.g. name@yoursite.com) makes your business appear credible and legitimate. The good news is that it’s both easy and affordable to get business email addresses. We’ll tell you everything you need to know about business email, including how to set…
POS Payments, Payment Processing, & What’s Best for Small Business
POS payments are any transaction completed using your business’s point of sale system, whether that be via cash, check, credit/debit card, or new payment types like Apple Pay and Google Pay. A POS system is more than a simple credit card machine; it’s all the software, hardware, and services you use to complete payments. For…
Oregon Sick Leave Law: The Ultimate Guide
Several years ago, Oregon’s sick leave law, prompted by Senate Bill 454, mandates five days of paid sick leave for full-time employees in businesses that employ 10 or more workers. More recent guidelines relating to COVID-19 have added to these requirements. This guide also addresses Portland’s local leave laws, which require that employers with six…
Is REI Right for You?
Welcome to the Fit Small Business Ultimate Roadmap to Real Estate Investing (REI). We’re glad you’re here. We’re going to take you on a journey through real estate investing basics. The content in these 12 chapters should be valuable for both beginners who are contemplating their first investment property and experienced investors who are looking…
Building Your Real Estate Investment Dream Team
Building a professional real estate investment team is critical for successful real estate investing. Real estate investment teams help investors find, buy, manage, and sell rental properties throughout their real estate investing tenure. As newbie investors grow their rental property portfolios and their expertise, their real estate investment teams continually evolve and grow with them….
5 Types of Investment Property to Consider
When I began investing in real estate, I chose to invest in residential properties, which included multifamily and vacation rentals. I chose residential because I had experience as a real estate agent and homeowner and because they were easier to finance and required less upfront capital. Your investment choice—and reasons for it—could be quite different…
9 Real Estate Investment Strategies
When I began investing in real estate, I invested for positive cash flow. I bought my first rental property in 2006 before the crash of 2008. Buying for positive monthly cash flow, I was able to weather the recession as I watched numerous investment properties go into foreclosure. I used the buy-and-hold strategy and kept…
How to Find Investment Properties for Sale
The best real estate investment deals often come from the less obvious places. You might think that the only way to find investment properties for sale is by calling a real estate agent, calling the number on a for sale by owner sign, or scanning through online listings of homes. Although these can be part…