Many business owners rely on credit ─ to get up and running, for working capital, and to fund growth. And in some ways, business credit reports are like personal credit reports. Credit bureaus use a variety of metrics to determine the risk associated with providing financing based on your business credit history.

Competition is fierce and marketing is hard. Smart business owners plan their marketing moves well ahead of the holidays because the right moves can make the difference between success and failure. So what are those moves?

Today’s savvy buyers expect information at their fingertips, to make their purchases fast and for you to stay in touch with them. Now’s a good time to invest in some tech upgrades so you can be holiday-ready before shoppers start streaming through physical and virtual doors. Consider tackling these eight technologies.

Your successful holiday season will depend on one thing: cash. To make everything work - marketing, investments, hiring, processes - you'll want to make sure there’s cash available to fund these activities. Start tackling the items below to make sure you're well financed through the holidays.

Your invoice for services is perhaps the most important document you produce for your business. Learn the three things you need to consider when creating your invoice layout. 

For many small businesses, sending an invoice reminder to collect the occasional late payment is par for the course. You may think your trusty invoice book is enough to keep you organized, but you should consider taking your invoice tracker online.

Paperwork isn’t exactly the most glamorous part of owning a small business. Yet, sending out and tracking invoices is essential to making sure that you get paid promptly and that your customers are satisfied with your service.

Learn how e-invoicing solutions helped Gene Marks, a small business owner and CPA, be more efficient in business.

PayPal facilitates online payments for hundreds of thousands of ecommerce ventures. Explore why you should use or pay with PayPal and how it can work for you.