SBA Loans vs. Bank Loans: How to Choose
When deciding between a business bank loan and an SBA loan, the right fit will depend on the number of years your business has been in operation, your annual revenue,…
Lisa Anthony
Lisa Anthony covers small-business software for NerdWallet’s SMB team. She has a BA in Business Administration and over 20 years of diverse experience in banking and finance. Prior to becoming a writer, Lisa held positions in customer care at Intuit, was a loan officer at Bank of America, and a marketing consultant at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Email: [email protected]
Posts by Lisa Anthony:
How to Write a Business Plan for a Loan
A business plan can improve your chances of being approved for a loan by helping to persuade lenders that your business is worth investing in and that you have the…
Are Older Workers a Solution to the Labor Shortage?
During the ongoing labor shortage, businesses are offering hiring incentives, increased compensation and flexible schedules to attract workers. They may also want to consider whether they’re taking full advantage of…
Best Free HR Software for Small Businesses
Free HR software doesn’t offer the range of functions that are included in paid products. If you want a platform that combines recruiting, onboarding, time tracking, payroll, benefits, training and…
7 Ways Freelancers and Small Businesses Can Ensure They’re Paid
Few people want to work for free. However, some small-business owners and freelancers are doing just that, according to the Independent Economy Council. In an October 2021 survey of self-employed…
How to Choose a Payment Processor for Your Business
A payment processor enables a business to accept credit card, debit card and ACH payments from their customers. Payment processing companies offer a system that manages these transactions from the…
Would Credit Card Surcharges Benefit Your Business?
Credit card processing fees eat into the profits of every small business. And the increased popularity of rewards cards can push this business expense even higher. Adding a surcharge fee…
Credit Card Fraud: What Small Businesses Can Do
Credit card fraud is the unauthorized use of a credit card. While cardholders can often avoid the financial liability for unauthorized transactions, it can come at a high cost for…
Interchange Fees: What Small Businesses Need to Know
Every card swipe, dip and tap come at a cost to your business — and interchange fees are the largest expense. An interchange fee is a transaction fee a business must…
Payanywhere Review for 2022: Pros, Cons, Costs and Alternatives
Payanywhere is a payments platform that allows U.S. businesses to accept credit card transactions in store, online and on the go. For merchants looking for a mobile POS with straightforward…
