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Stripe provides a simple way to accept payments, whether you connect with customers online, in person or across the globe. Now, you can use Stripe to access even more small business tools and resources, including fast and easy small business…

Roger Kronstedt has been passionate about music his whole life, spending years playing guitar and teaching music. Twenty-five years ago, he turned his passion into his livelihood by opening Alexandria Music Company in Alexandria, VA. His connections from teaching guitar…

For many small business owners, providing top-notch customer service is what keeps them coming in to work every day. For C and C Automotive of Bullhead City, AZ, taking good care of customers is what got them into the business…

What drove you to start your small business? For our customer Leah Retamozo, the 2008 economic crash led her to start her St. Paul, MN-based immersion preschool, Bilingual Child Care and Education Center. Up until the recession hit, Leah was…

Every small business owner faces different demands, but most have at least one thing in common as they expand: a need for small business funding. Securing funding for your small business may be a major obstacle that can make or…

Breaking news: when a small business owner graduates to the ranks of big business leader, they don’t suddenly find time is plentiful and scheduling is a breeze. That’s not how it works. But you probably realized that before you got…

Running a small business in today’s economy requires a great deal of dedication, persistence and hard work. Sometimes, you might need additional funding to meet your goals and see your vision through. Read our funding guide to learn about small…

If you’re at all familiar with loan products, you know that there are often different names for the same type of product. For example, “payday loans” might be considered a “short-term loan,” a “personal loan,” a “term loan,” or to…

A personal loan is a type of loan that offers funding for a wide range of financial needs. Lenders generally provide personal loans for almost any purpose — including debt consolidation, unexpected expenses, home improvement and more. However, some lenders…