Small Business – Money Crashers

9 Best Small-Business Credit Cards – Reviews & Comparison

Brian Martucci — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 19:42:00 +0000

Small-business credit cards have higher spending limits, low APRs, attractive balance transfer promotions, personalized concierge service, and fringe benefits. But if you're going to pay annual fees, you should pick the one with the best features for your business.

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4 Best Small-Business Bank Account Promotions & Bonuses of March 2024

Brian Martucci — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Savvy small-business owners, solopreneurs, and freelancers who know where to look can find lucrative account-opening and referral bonuses on new bank accounts needed to conduct their everyday business. These are the best business bank account promotions available today.

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10 Best Small Business Checking Accounts of April 2024

Brian Martucci — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Most business bank accounts impose transaction limits and demand hefty minimum balances to waive monthly fees, putting small businesses at a disadvantage. But the picture isn’t uniformly bleak. These small-business checking accounts have low minimum balance requirements and plenty of fringe benefits.

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26 Cost-Cutting Ideas for Your Small Business to Reduce Expenses

Brian Martucci — Sat, 17 Jun 2023 22:30:00 +0000

While most entrepreneurs focus on growing sales, lowering expenses is at least as important when trying to grow profitability. Cutting expenses doesn't have to be painful or require altering your business plan. Here are the best cost-cutting ideas to help you reduce expenses for your small business.

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26 Side Business Ideas You Can Start Today

Heather Levin — Mon, 22 May 2023 04:51:00 +0000

Are you thinking about starting a business? If so, you’re in good company. According to the U.S. Census’ Business Formation Statistics report, business formation has been at near-record levels since 2020. The country is experiencing a new business boom. You might be ready to start your own business from scratch and you’re looking for a

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How to Make Money Flipping Cars – Fix Up & Sell Cars for Big Profit

Brian Martucci — Fri, 19 May 2023 14:10:00 +0000

Despite its popularity, flipping houses isn’t the only way to make money fixing up undervalued assets. If you have the right temperament and know-how, you can also turn a profit flipping cars. I’ve spent a lot of time learning how to successfully buy, fix, and sell old cars. In this guide, I’m going to outline the anatomy

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How to Sell at Farmers Markets as a Business – Vendor Classifications

Brian Martucci — Mon, 15 May 2023 23:13:00 +0000

You love shopping at your local farmers’ market like the good millennial you are. There’s nothing wrong with supporting local growers and craftspeople who make your home region special. Then again, maybe you’re on the wrong side of your weekly farmers’ market transaction. Who’s to say you’re not cut out to sell at your local

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8 Best Credit Cards for Freelancers & Side Hustlers of 2024

Brian Martucci — Mon, 08 May 2023 15:09:46 +0000

Freelancers and side hustlers usually count as small-business owners, which makes them eligible for a host of generous small-business credit cards. Here are the best credit cards for freelancers and side hustlers to earn rewards for business-related purchases.

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Why Some Stores Are Not Accepting Cash – Is It Legal & What to Do

Amy Livingston — Sun, 09 Apr 2023 20:01:00 +0000

There have always been some retailers that don't accept credit cards. Now, an increasing number of businesses are accepting cards and digital payments while refusing to take cash. If that seems confusing to you, you’re not alone. But why do they do it — and is it even legal?

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What Is the Sharing Economy – Example Companies, Definition, Pros & Cons

Brian Martucci — Sun, 02 Apr 2023 18:30:00 +0000

Some call it the gig economy. Others call it the peer economy. Others, the collaborative economy, or “collaborative consumption.” Still others, the sharing economy. Tomayto, tomahto. More important than what it’s called is what it is. As Fast Company contributor Rachael Botsman pointed out in a now-classic article on the topic, the sharing economy has

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Capital One Spark Miles for Business Review – Unlimited 2x Miles

Brian Martucci — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 00:55:43 +0000

Capital One Spark Miles for Business is a business credit card with a $95 annual fee (waived the first year) and a straightforward travel rewards program that earns an unlimited 2 miles per $1 spent on most purchases. Once accumulated, miles can be redeemed for airfare, hotel stays, car rentals, and other types of travel

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Capital One Spark 1.5X Miles Select Review – Unlimited 1.5x Miles

Brian Martucci — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 02:30:06 +0000

Capital One Spark 1.5X Miles Select (also known as Capital One Spark Miles Select for Business, or simply Spark Miles Select) is a business credit card with no annual fee and a straightforward travel rewards program that accrues miles on every purchase. Miles can then be redeemed for virtually any type of travel purchase, including

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Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card – Review

Brian Martucci — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 21:35:56 +0000

The Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card is an airline credit card for frequent Delta flyers who like to travel in comfort and style. The rewards scheme is similar to the Gold Delta SkyMiles Business Credit Card from American Express, with the important addition of a loyalty component that accelerates heavy spenders’ progress toward Delta’s coveted Medallion status

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The Business Platinum Card® from American Express – Review

Brian Martucci — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 14:40:57 +0000

The Business Platinum Card® from American Express blends the features of a travel rewards card with the benefits of a small business card. Although it shares many of the features of the Platinum Card® from American Express, including a hefty annual fee, it’s meant exclusively for business owners. The Business Platinum Card from American Express

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Chase Ink Business Premier® Card Review — Is It for You?

Brian Martucci — Sun, 08 Jan 2023 14:00:00 +0000

The Chase Ink Business Premier Card is Chase’s fanciest business card yet. Is it too much for your needs, just right, or not enough? Learn about Ink Business Premier’s rewards, perks, and fees to decide for yourself.

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How to Set and Increase Your Freelance Writing Rates

Brian Martucci — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 19:53:52 +0000

Early on, all freelancers face a critical choice: how much to charge for their work. This question almost always has more than one answer because some clients can afford to pay more than others and some freelance writing platforms limit writers’ leeway in setting their own rates. But the rates you earn on your first

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12 Best Freelance Websites to Find Jobs Online

Brian Martucci — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 19:46:27 +0000

According to a 2017 study commissioned by Upwork and Freelancers Union, more than 50% of the U.S. workforce will work on a freelance or contingent basis by 2027. In other words, freelancing is in vogue, thanks in part to a rapidly growing cohort of startups leveraging on-demand freelance labor like never before. Though freelancing has plenty

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How to Become a Freelancer – Types of Work, Pros & Cons

Amy Livingston — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 19:42:24 +0000

Chances are, if you’ve ever worked in an office – or any kind of 9-to-5 job – you’ve also fantasized occasionally about getting out. After a grueling day of dealing with unreasonable customers, unpaid bills, pointless meetings, and a grumpy boss banging on your door to demand the report you haven’t had a single minute to

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What Is Key Person Life Insurance and How Can It Protect Your Business?

Brian Martucci — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Key person life insurance works a lot like a typical life insurance policy. But some of the biggest differences may affect whether it’s the right choice for you.

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How Much Does a Post Office (PO) Box Cost?

Sarah Sharkey — Fri, 09 Sep 2022 13:00:00 +0000

The average person still receives plenty of sensitive information by snail mail. If you’re not comfortable with important, potentially embarrassing documents sitting in your mailbox, a post office box could be right for you. Find out how to get one and how much it’ll cost.

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