3 Ways to Get a Small Business Loan
It may be harder to get a small business loan since the 2008 financial crash, but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible. To keep the economy running like a well-oiled machine and keep the American people employed, small businesses need to be able to thrive. Since 1995, small businesses have generated over 65 percent of new […]
Why Is It So Hard to Get a Small Business Loan?
The big gripe for small business owners nowadays is how difficult it is to get a small business loan. The days of community banks lending their neighbors a hand have been replaced by the skittish attitudes of big banks post-recession. But why, exactly are banks so timid about lending to small businesses? It basically […]
Is Your Current Expense Management System Allowing Employee Theft?
Top Expense Management Problems & One Solution As a business owner, cash flow is always top of mind. You set rules and processes in place to ensure that every dime that comes in and out is accounted for – yet somehow cash still slips through the cracks. A significant amount of this leakage is due […]
How Big Data Can Help You get a Small Business Loan
Non-traditional Ways That Banks Rate Your Creditworthiness If you’re looking to get a small business loan, it’s time to take down those photos of you drinking the tequila worm in Cabo on your Facebook page. As small business lending moves away from traditional institutions such as banks, alternative lenders are looking more and more at […]
4 Ideas to Increase Valentine’s Day Sales
Get Creative With Your Valentine’s Day Specials Ah, Valentine’s Day – the day you show your loved one how much they mean to you… and the day for whopping sales. With people all over the country looking to buy that perfect something for their significant other, it’s the perfect day for you to increase your […]
Why Can’t Banks Innovate?
Banking Innovation: Startup & Big Bank Synergy Banks run into a bit of a conundrum when it comes to innovating. Essentially, the problem is that the institution of banking has one rule: avoid risk. This is a big hurdle when considering innovation, which is fraught with risk-taking. Innovation can even be a little scary when it […]
Will Mobile Payments Become More Popular in 2016?
The Future of Mobile Payments The Money 20/20 Conference held in October in Las Vegas brought the future of mobile payments into the forefront of the FinTech world’s minds, which could be the cause of the recent forecast by eMarketer which predicts a massive growth (210%) in mobile payment usage in 2016. That’s an amazing […]
Your Year End Business Housekeeping Checklist
As we approach the end of the year, it’s a great time for small business owners to take stock and do some business housekeeping. Your business is likely preparing to wind down for the holiday break, so with a little planning now, you can get everything sorted out and not worry about what you’re coming […]
Which is Better for Your Business: a Prepaid Card or a Credit Card?
With the wealth of different financial options out there for small business owners, how do you decide what to choose? To dispel some of the confusion around the different types of cards available, we’ve decided to tell you a little more about the Bento business prepaid debit Visa – the perfect solution for smart small […]
How To Start A Small Business Successfully – Bento Small Business Bootcamp
You’ve got a great idea for a business. Now what? In this bootcamp Bento walks you through the process of successfully starting a small business, from great idea to grand opening. Starting Your Business Checklist We’ve put together a list of everything you need to do to get your business up and running. Make it super […]
The Top 5 FREE Tools That Help You Run Your Small Business
As a small business owner you’re probably always on the lookout for clever ways to streamline your processes and give you more time, and there are definitely many, many different options out there. Unfortunately, many also come with a hefty price tag! That’s why we’ve decided to round up the five best organization tools for […]
