Archive for the ‘Small Business’ Category

How can I accept credit cards for my small business?

Melinda B asked: I own a small home theater business basically out of my house. I buy products from authorized wholesalers, and then sell them retail. I’ve mainly been running on a cash/check basis. I have a business checking account. But I now have a big customer who wants to pay [...]

I have bad credit and need financing for my business to expand? Does anyone have any ideas on how to do this?

flavaa asked: Hello,
I have a small residential and commercial cleaning business that I am looking to expand. I have been shopping around for financing through traditional lenders, but due to my 518 FICO score and millions of charge-offs, I can’t get fianancing. I have applied to a few non-profits in the state that I live [...]

What kind of Credit Card processor should i use to accept credit cards at an arts and crafts fair?

Teartin asked: I’m going to have a booth at an arts and crafts fair. I’m not sure how to accept credit cards. do i have to go with the manual cordless credit card machine or are there more options. thanks
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How can I start a small Credit Card Company?

saborguerito asked: I am curious to know how much start up money would be needed to start a small Credit Card Company. I am interested in extending credit with Secured Credit Cards with low limits for individuals looking to establish or re-establish credit by a secured credit card. Also I have thought about prepaid debit [...]

Is a credit card number really valid for a deposit on a service?

JNate asked: I own a small business which often takes credit card numbers over the phone as a deposit. We recently had a customer no show, and she contested through her credit card company when we charged her (she claims it wasn’t explained when she gave us her #). The credit card company [...]

What category does a credit card loan go to when the debit is for equipment for your business?

queen_kat779 asked: Will my credit card be under a cost of goods account, expense account, loan or what? The equipment had already been paid in full by the credit card, now we are paying the credit card off. Should I name the credit card as a vendor?

What business credit cards are not attached to my personal credit?

Erick R asked: Hello, I am trying to find out how to build my business credit without being attached to my personal credit score. I would like to know if anybody has information regarding what credit cards are available to do this. I would love any free information or links to sites that can [...]

How can I accept credit cards for my small business?

Wesley M asked: I own a small home theater business basically out of my house. I buy products from authorized wholesalers, and then sell them retail. I’ve mainly been running on a cash/check basis. I have a business checking account. But I now have a big customer who wants to pay with a credit card.
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