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Hillary Crawford

Hillary Crawford writes about small-business software at NerdWallet and is certified in QuickBooks Online and web design. Her previous roles include news writer and associate West Coast editor at Bustle Digital Group, where she helped shape news and tech coverage. She's appeared on Cheddar News and also worked as a policy contributor for GenFKD. Hillary earned a bachelor's degree in honors political science at the University of Michigan. Email: [email protected].

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Are There SBA Loans for the Self-Employed?

Hillary Crawford
May 13, 2022

Many of the same SBA loans are available to both self-employed people and more formally structured businesses, such as limited liability companies and corporations. However, self-employed individuals, like sole proprietors…

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How Long Does It Take to Get an SBA Loan?

Hillary Crawford
May 11, 2022

SBA loan processing takes approximately two to three months from start to finish, and sometimes longer. The effort of preparing a business plan, gathering your documentation and applying for the…

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7 Ways to Improve Your Small-Business Website

Hillary Crawford
March 10, 2022

Nearly 1 in 2 people who visit your website will look at only one page before leaving, according to the 2021 Digital Experience Benchmark report from Contentsquare, an analytics platform.…

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NerdWallet’s Best Business Software for 2022

Hillary Crawford
March 24, 2022

The right business software for your company can minimize manual data entry, generate more insightful reports and ensure your books stay up to date. Before choosing a product, verify that…

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QuickBooks Payments Review 2022: Cost, Features, Alternatives

Hillary Crawford
Jan. 11, 2022

QuickBooks Payments is a sensible payment processing solution for small businesses that already use QuickBooks for accounting, need to accept invoice payments and don’t require other third-party payment integrations. It’s…

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Square Invoices Review: Features, Pricing, Alternatives

Sally Lauckner & Hillary Crawford
April 14, 2022

Small-business owners use Square Invoices to send invoices and payment reminders, and to accept a variety of payment types, including credit card and Apple Pay. The platform is a great…

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6 Instagram Tips for Small-Business Owners, by Small-Business Owners

Hillary Crawford
Dec. 23, 2021

There are reasons to resent social media — for one, it can be infuriatingly addictive and potentially isolating. But like anything else in today’s social landscape, it’s a two-sided coin.…

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Cake POS Review 2022: Restaurant Features, Pricing, Alternatives

Hillary Crawford
Dec. 20, 2021

Cake is a cloud-based point-of-sale system for restaurants, bars and cafes, both large and small. For restaurant owners looking for a customizable system, it’s a solid choice. The company carries…

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QuickBooks GoPayment Review 2022: How to Use It, Pricing, Alternatives

Maddie Shepherd & Hillary Crawford
Dec. 13, 2021

QuickBooks GoPayment is a mobile point-of-sale app that helps small-business owners process payments on the go. The app uses QuickBooks Payments to process transactions, and clients can pair it with…

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NerdWallet’s Top 22 Payment Processing Companies

Hillary Crawford
Oct. 7, 2021

These top payment processing companies were chosen based on a variety of key factors including fair rates, transparency, customer service, useful features, ubiquity and global reach. The best choice for…

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