Getting Paid Online vs Offline
Choosing the right payment provider to process payments for your business is an important task. There are different factors to consider if you are getting paid online vs. getting paid offline at a...
View ArticleHow To Deal With Advisor Biases
In many phases of launching and operating a business, having a few advisors in your contact list can be a real lifesaver. Trusted advisors that know you and your business will be able to offer...
View ArticleBitcoin 101: Bitcoin for Small Business Pt 1 – Getting Bitcoin
Are you wondering what the deal with Bitcoin is, whether or not you should use it in your small business, and how you would start doing so? Learning about Bitcoin can get overwhelming fast, so I’ve...
View ArticleBitcoin 101: Bitcoin for Small Business Pt 2 – Getting a Wallet
In my first Bitcoin for Small Business article, I showed you how to acquire some bitcoins using an exchange. I also demonstrated how to transact a bit more safely online by using two-factor...
View ArticleTop 5 Things All Successful Business Owners Do Regularly
Running a successful business is no easy feat. Planning and projecting will only get you so far, and after a while, you’ll need to grow, learn and adapt in order to achieve continued success. In my...
View ArticleCanon DR-M160II Office Scanner
It has been awhile since I’ve reviewed an office scanner, so I thought it would be interesting to take a look at the Canon DR-M160II scanner that Randy Johnston mentioned as being a good product to...
View Article5 Steps to Determine How Much Money to Borrow
As a small business owner, it’s likely you’ve either taken on a business loan or have considered a business loan to finance your company goals. Business loans can be a lifesaver in a dry sales season,...
View ArticleManaging Passwords
Fully 76% of reported data breaches exploit weak or stolen credentials, according to Verizon’s 2013 Data Breach Investigations Report. The study analyzed more than 47,000 security incidents. Weak...
View ArticlePaying Bills – Getting Vendors Set Up to Receive ePayments
There is no denying it, with Bill.com paying bills has never been easier. But first, in addition to being environmentally friendly, why is setting our vendors up for ePayments so important? Well, the...
View ArticleThe Blame Game: Banks vs. Borrowers
Slow turn-around times on bank loans turn off borrowers, but who is really to blame? Ask any small business owner applying for a bank loan what their biggest gripe with the process is, and more than a...
View ArticleBill.com Accounts Payable: What Is the Best User Role for Your Client?
So you have just about completed the Bill.com Startup Checklist. You are on the last item, where it’s time to add those additional users, including your client who will be the ultimate decision maker...
View ArticleWith Bill.com, Set Customer Payments on Cruise Control
I’m sure almost everyone reading this article is familiar with the three most popular payment options available: e-payment, credit card, and PayPal. But what you may not know is how Bill.com makes it...
View ArticleUnderstanding Bill.com’s Money In/Out Clearing Accounts
Use of clearing accounts in accounting is a common practice. They are used for a variety of reasons, ranging from the need for simple temporary holding accounts to the need for accounts used to...
View ArticleEliminating Bottlenecks on the Bill.com Approval Highway
We have all experienced cruising down the interstate, at the speed limit of course, only to suddenly come upon a sea of brake lights. Traffic is at a complete standstill for what seems like an...
View ArticleUnderstanding Liens and How They Can Affect Small Businesses
Many small business owners have heard the word lien before, but do you know how these legal claims can affect your livelihood? Legally speaking, a lien is a notice attached to a loan that acts as a...
View ArticleTraps to Avoid When Seeking a Startup Loan
Eager entrepreneurs in search of startup capital should be especially wary of the loan process. There are hundreds of places to find money to fund a small business—simply search for “small business...
View ArticleThe Importance of Full Disclosure When You Apply for a Business Loan
Applying for a business loan makes many entrepreneurs uncomfortable, and understandably so. It’s not easy revealing so much information about yourself and your company, especially if some aspects of...
View ArticleLaptops and Tablets and Browsers, Oh My!
Sometimes people associate my home state with tornadoes because of The Wizard of Oz. But pondering the new reality of tablets, two in one and mobile apps got me thinking about another phrase from that...
View ArticleWhen To Use Term Debt Versus Revolving Debt
When you need to borrow money for your business, the type of debt you take on makes a big difference. By matching up the right type of loan to your needs, you can coordinate the payments with your...
View ArticleGoing Old School With Medlin Payroll
There are many different requirements for payroll processing, and no one solution that works for everyone. This month we’ll look at Medlin Payroll, which is a decidedly old school method, but is cost...
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