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27 Best Small Business Credit Cards in 2019

By: Brittney Mayer, 3/4/2019

One of the fundamental financial rules of having your own business is that you must keep your personal and business finances as separate as possible. This not only means keeping independent bank accounts for your business, but it also includes individual personal and business credit cards. And it's more than simply good accounting. Small business credit cards can also help you build business credit -- which is important in getting business loans and vendor credit lines -- and, with... read more »

Merchant Maverick: In-Depth Reviews on Credit Card Processors, Payment Platforms, and Other Valuable Merchant Services

By: Ashley Dull, 2/13/2019

In a Nutshell: Merchant Maverick reviews an assortment of products that businesses need including merchant accounts and business software. Amad Ebrahimi founded this site in 2009 after searching in vain for a decent merchant account provider, discovering the need for a resource that details the features, rates, contracts, transparency, and overall customer friendliness of top companies in the industry. Now Merchant Maverick's in-depth reviews cover hundreds of companies in 20... read more »

India’s E-Commerce Future: How PromoCodeClub Became a Leader in a Quickly Expanding Market

By: Lauren Keys, 10/29/2018

In a Nutshell: India’s e-commerce marketplace is exploding. In 2016, it was worth $15 billion. By 2026, that number is expected to reach $200 billion — a growth rate of more than 1,200%. The country is also full of local success stories, including PromoCodeClub. Digbijaya Mohanty and Swaraj Sahu started the company while working out of local cyber cafés, and today it’s the nation’s number one coupon network. With an increasing number of consumers buying smartphones and gaining... read more »

Skillsoft Cloud-Based Learning Software Equips Employees with the Professional Skills Necessary to Excel

By: Adam West, 10/24/2018

In a Nutshell: A standout in e-learning, the Skillsoft learning software platform gives organizations a means to create highly tailored training programs to improve skill sets within their workforces. By equipping team members at all levels with everything from a deeper understanding of marketing analytics and sales techniques, to in-depth training on demonstrating business acumen, organizations run more efficiently as a whole. Using Skillsoft to curate specific training programs for... read more »

Udemy for Business™ — How Organizations Upskill Employees to Ensure They Can Compete in the Modern Retail Marketplace

By: Adam West, 10/24/2018

In a Nutshell: As the growth of e-commerce and the rise of digitization modernize the workforce, traditional retail jobs, like cashier positions, are giving way to emerging fields such as data science. The Udemy for Business workplace learning platform gives employees a user-friendly way to learn the skills they need to thrive in the current retail climate. With hundreds of billions of dollars spent annually on workforce development, Udemy for Business was established to provide... read more »

Say Goodbye to Cart Abandonment — ShopRunner Creates a Seamless Checkout Experience that Boosts Conversion Rates

By: Matt Walker, 10/24/2018

In a Nutshell: Shipping costs and complicated checkout processes have become obstacles that prevent retailers from fully capitalizing on the growing e-commerce market. ShopRunner eliminates those barriers with a membership service that offers customers benefits such as free two-day shipping, free returns, and seamless checkout at more than 100 leading retailers. The company leverages its data to help participating stores create deals and offers that resonate with consumers. It’s a... read more »

Goodzer’s Location-Based App Connects Ready-to-Buy Customers to Over 2.5 Billion Local Businesses

By: Ashley Dull, 10/24/2018

In a Nutshell: Imagine you're visiting Honolulu, Hawaii and you need a suit for a last-minute scuba-diving excursion — where can you buy one? That's the question two Russians wanted answered when they were looking for hockey headgear in the U.S. The solution was Goodzer, an automated-marketing company that connects ready-to-buy consumers to retailers and service-based businesses. Once retailers create a free business profile, Goodzer displays their information and products to... read more »

Employment Screening Resources Takes the Risk Out of the Hiring Process so Companies Can Avoid Lost Profits and Lawsuits

By: Adam West, 10/24/2018

In a Nutshell: Retail managers often have to onboard staff quickly — especially during holiday seasons. Other small-business owners prefer to carefully add new hires as they expand their offices. But, for both, the hiring process can be a minefield. Interviews and references don’t always cut it, and some potentially fantastic hires may have red flags not picked up by current screening processes. Employment Screening Resources helps employers navigate both local and federal laws... read more »

How Teradata Makes Sense of Big Data to Deliver Improved Customer Experiences Across Retail Channels

By: Matt Walker, 10/24/2018

In a Nutshell: Marketing is more effective when delivered to consumers at the right time and through the channel a customer prefers. For this to be possible, retailers need to know more about each individual customer by using data from point of sale, proximity, social media, and every other available channel to deliver improved customer experiences and boost sales. Known for its data warehouse and software platforms, Teradata also acts as a consultant to retailers when they are... read more »

BeFrugal’s Triple-Threat: Why Offering Coupons, Cashback Offers & Resources Makes the Site Successful

By: Ashley Dull, 10/24/2018

In a Nutshell: Launched in 2009, BeFrugal is an online savings site that publishes thousands of coupons, deals, and cashback offers daily. Run by 'cheap and thrifty penny pinchers,' BeFrugal believes saving money is easier than earning it, so the team works tirelessly to help people keep more money in their pockets. With faster cashback payouts and easy-to-use budget calculators, the site continues to create new money-saving features for online shoppers. In the digital age, there... read more »

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