If you’re reading this, chances are you’re in Florida. The Sunshine State is the nation’s third-biggest by population and boasts hundreds of miles of beach, glitzy and glamorous cities, unique natural beauty, as well as no state income tax and relatively low property…
Whether you’re a wedding professional, real estate investor, or simply an entrepreneur interested in the wedding industry, starting a wedding venue can be a big business opportunity. But it’s also a big commitment. Learning how to start a wedding venue means you’ll…
These days, more and more people are discovering that their favorite way to exercise involves rope climbing, weight lifting, ball dodging, and kettlebell swinging. They’re not just muscle-builders training for a competition; these fitness aficionados are your neighbors…
Personal loans are an incredible financial tool. They’re speedy, secure, convenient, and best of all, they can be used for just about anything you can think of. Consolidating debt, making improvements to your home, covering unexpected expenses, paying for a special…
For many food-lovers, the ultimate dream is to open up their own food business. What many people don’t realize in the beginning is that starting a food business is no easy feat. There’s a lot of business operational skills that are necessary to get started. Don’t…
There are several advantages to buying a franchise over starting your own business from scratch. With a franchise, you’re backed by a widely recognized brand, you often receive business support from the franchisor, and you have the convenience of following a proven…
In case you had any doubts about it, the U.S. has officially entered a recession since the COVID-19 outbreak. True, it may seem like the economy has shuttered entirely, but the reality is that not every business is doomed to fail right now. Quite the contrary: Some…
It’s true — everything changes when you become a parent, including your finances. Besides facing a slew of new expenses, you’re charged with the financial well-being and future of another person. And that person, whom you adore, is probably learning about money from…
Whether you’re just starting out or have been in business for a while, creating and maintaining a business organizational chart can be an extremely helpful way to illustrate how your company operates and can also be used to show how you’re going to grow and change in the…
Choosing a business location is not something that can be done on a whim—it’s a crucial step in starting a business. First things first, the business location you choose will depend on the type of business you operate. Business parks, shopping malls, strip malls…
As a small business owner, you are responsible for many different elements of your operation. In addition to taking care of the ins and outs of managing your business, you also have to manage your employees, which includes paying them. If you’ve ever been employed at…
Starting an interior design business is a popular move for people who study the craft of creating a space that’s both functional and aesthetically pleasing. The combination of expressing yourself and executing your vision for clients is tough to pass up, despite the…
There are few certainties in life besides death, taxes, and the inevitability of home renovations, which may be good news for you if you’re looking to start your own business. If you watch home improvement shows long enough, you’ll see that a fresh coat of paint can do…
Amazon Pay is a payment gateway that integrates with your e-commerce platform and enables customers to check out using their Amazon credentials. For customers, that means a quicker checkout process. For you, that may mean more conversions and return customers. Amazon Pay…
If you want to compare ADP vs. Square Payroll, you’ve come to the right place. This guide breaks down everything you need to know about these two payroll platforms including how they perform, where they excel, where they fall short and how much you can expect to pay for…
An online shopping cart, or e-commerce shopping cart, is the software that allows customers to shop on a website. Online shopping cart systems typically include a full range of e-commerce capabilities, including store building, payment processing and customer management…
Everyone knows that Mom is always right. But on Mother’s Day, we could all use a little reminder.
We talked to some of our favorite financial experts about the best money advice they ever received from their moms – and how you can apply that wisdom to your own…
OpenEdge is a merchant services provider that allows you to integrate payments into an existing platform via a common API. OpenEdge is touted as being a simple service for developers. It comes with a hosted payments page, virtual terminal, desktop application and more.
Sellfy is an e-commerce platform designed specifically for selling digital products, such as music, illustrations, photos, books or videos in digital files. It’s best for digital product businesses that want a comprehensive online store solution that is quick and easy to…
ShopKeep and Square are both top-notch merchant services providers that offer point-of-sale software, hardware and payment processing. While Square’s POS system offers more features and is generally more affordable than ShopKeep, ShopKeep offers superior access to…
