Best Working Capital Loans of 2017
Working capital loans can help you pay for operational costs, such as rent, payroll and debt payments. They give you the flexibility to invest in your company’s growth and cover…
Jackie Zimmermann
Jackie Zimmermann is a writer for NerdWallet covering small business. Previously, she covered personal finance for Money Magazine and Money.com. She spends her downtime either playing with her crazy cat or hunting for the best tacos in Brooklyn. She holds a Registered Paraplanner designation from the College of Financial Planning and a master's degree in journalism from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. She welcomes taco recommendations via Twitter.
Posts by Jackie Zimmermann:
Best Inventory Loans for Your Business 2017
Inventory is the lifeblood of many small businesses. Even if you’ve cultivated loyal customers, they won’t love being told they have to wait months for their next purchase because you…
Small-Business Loans for Women With Bad Credit 2017
Being a woman in the small-business world can be tough, especially when it comes to finances. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, 30% of its 7(a) small-business loan dollars…
Poor Cash Flow? Consolidate Your Business Debt
NerdWallet spent numerous hours reviewing lenders, vetting their application processes and understanding their borrowing terms. We’ve highlighted their qualifications and rates so that you can accurately compare products based on…
Protecting Intellectual Property: A Guide for Entrepreneurs
If you’re a small-business owner looking to profit from your invention or artistic work, you should learn to protect your intellectual property ASAP. What is intellectual property? Intellectual property is…
5 Online Business Ideas You Can Start Right Now
The internet may be the great equalizer of the entrepreneurial world. Depending on your industry, the barrier to entry can be minimal, and overhead is often low. But that doesn’t…
SBA Loan Rates 2017
For many small-business borrowers, government-backed loans are the holy grail. SBA loan interest rates are some of the most competitive among lenders. Keeping up on the Small Business Administration’s terms and…
How to Limit Your Business’s Down Time After a Disaster
Hurricane Harvey made landfall Aug. 25, resulting in what’s likely the worst disaster Texas has ever experienced. Officials estimate the recovery will take years, and small-business owners in southeastern Texas face…
DBA (Doing Business As): What Is It and How Do I Register?
While a rose by any other name may smell as sweet, the name of your business could play an important role in courting customers. Registering a DBA, or “doing business…
EIN: How to Apply for an Employee Identification Number
Becoming your own boss means having greater control and the freedom to be flexible. But it also means taking on more responsibilities, including handling taxes. One task that commands a…
