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Kabbage Introduces Kabbage Insights For Small Business Owners

For small business owners, cash flow is critical. That's largely why online lending platforms catering to small businesses have grown, offering entrepreneurs speedy access to crucial funding. Among these increasingly-popular lenders is Kabbage, with a customer base of more than 220,000. This past week the company introduced a new tool dubbed Kabbage Insights to assist those business owners in keeping on top their finances. With Kabbage Insights, business owners will...
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Small Business Lending Platform Lendio Raised $55 Million

Considering how imperative working capital is for small businesses, it's no wonder that the market for business loans has expanded in recent years. Of course, with an increase in options comes the need for entrepreneurs to cut through the noise and go straight to their best bets. That's what the lending platform Lendio boasts — and it's set to get a big boost after closing a sizeable funding effort. This...
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Survey Finds a Surprising Number of Small Businesses Don't Have Their Own Website

When most people think of small businesses, they likely imagine local mom and pop shops along main street that mainly just serve their fellow residents. However, thanks to the internet, even the smallest of small businesses can serve the national or global customer base. Plus, even if you're not selling directly on your website, having a web presence can help new customers discover you or allow current customers to stay...
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Sales of Small Businesses Dip 5% in 2019

It seems that fewer small businesses changed hands last year than in 2018. According to data from brokers reporting to the business listing site BizBuySell, 9,746 businesses were bought and sold in 2019 compared to 10,312 the year prior. That marks a year over year decrease of 5.5%, snapping a three-year streak of rising numbers. However it's worth remembering that 2018 saw a record number of transactions, leaving 2019 at a still-historic...
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Amazon and Goldman Sachs Reportedly Partnering for Small Business Loans

For any small business to be successful, it needs one thing: capital. While different types of businesses require varying amounts of upfront investment, there are plenty of cases where entrepreneurs need the assistance of small business loans in order get their operations off the ground or take them to the next level. This is especially true of businesses that utilize online platforms such as Amazon where they'll need to invest...
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OnDeck Survey Ranks Business Owners' Preferred Presidental Candidates

Last night the lead up to 2020 presidential election officially got underway as the Iowa caucuses saw the first votes being cast for the candidates. However, as of this writing, the results of the evening have yet to be released following some apparent snafus. In the meantime a recent national survey by online lender OnDeck asked small business owners who they preferred in the presidential race. The latest survey (conducted...
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Survey Shows Small Businesses Expect Strong Economic Growth in 2020

In 2019 we saw small business optimism reach record levels and remain at historic highs. This was not only influenced by economic strength but also by the direct increase in sales many business owners were enjoying. Now a new survey from Balboa Capital suggests that the majority of small businesses are expecting the good times to keep rolling in 2020. First and foremost Balboa's survey revealed once again that 2019...
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Chase and United Debut New Business Credit Card

Small business owners who travel often or want to save up miles for their next vacation will now have a new credit card option for accruing rewards. Today Chase and United unveiled the United Business Card, which will replace the previous United Explorer Business Card. According to a press release for the new offering, the United Business Card is "designed to help business travelers maximize their miles." As part of...
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A Guide to Building Credit and Increasing Your Credit Scores

When it comes to credit, there’s some good news. The average credit score in the United States has been steadily rising in recent years, coming in at 715 in 2023. That may be because, today, consumers not only have more ways to access their credit reports and scores than ever before but also because there are an increasing number of options that Americans have for building credit in the first...

2024 SoFi Checking and Savings Review

Ever since I started taking an interest in the FinTech sector, one company whose name I’ve seen pop up over and over again is SoFi. Lately it seems as though that theme has been sent into overdrive as the company has not only become a household name thanks to its stadium naming rights deal but also because of the company’s continued product expansions. The most interesting development in my mind...
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Chase Reveals Q2 2024 Freedom 5%(+) Bonus Categories

Chase has announced its bonus category picks for the second quarter of 2024 — including some interesting twists. About the categories: As April approaches, Chase has revealed what categories Freedom and Freedom Flex cardholders can earn bonuses on. From April 1st through June 30th, customers can earn 5% (or more) in three categories: Amazon.com, Hotels, and Restaurants. Similar to how Chase embraced a "New Year, New Me" theme last quarter,...

FedEx Announces Winners of 11th Annual 2023 Small Business Grant Contest

Nearly three months after the entry period ended, FedEx has announced the winners of its 11th annual Small Business Grant Content. This year's event saw more than $300,000 in funds going to a variety of small businesses across the nation. Last month, the company revealed 100 finalists, with that list now being narrowed down to just 10 winners. This year's grand prize winners included KindVR, The Cupcake Collection, Up In...
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Imprint Launches Credit Cards from H-E-B and Central Market 

The FinTech Imprint is partnering with the popular Texas-based grocery chain H-E-B for a pair of new rewards credit cards. This week saw the launch of the H-E-B Visa Signature Credit Card as well as the Central Market Visa Signature Credit Card. With these two (nearly identical) options, customers will be able to earn rewards on groceries and beyond. First, both versions of the card earn up to 5% back on select...