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How to Get a US Credit Card if You’re Not an American Citizen

  If you’re a foreigner looking to get your hands on a U.S. credit card, you’re in luck.  In recent years, U.S. banks have made credit cards a lot more accessible to non-citizens. That’s the good news. Ready for the bad news? There are a lot of predatory banks out there looking to exploit foreigners…

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Why Every Company is Looking for Professional Bookkeeping Services

Having worked with numerous business owners in various industries across the globe, we can tell you exactly why every company is looking for professional bookkeeping services.  Simply put: because doing your own bookkeeping is a pain in the you-know-what. And there’s scientific evidence to prove it! A TD Bank survey of more than 500 small…

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10 Best States for Starting a Small Business in 2021

This is the year. This is the year you’ll stop talking about starting a business and actually launch one. And to that we say, congratulations! You’ve made the first step towards turning your dream into a reality.   If you’re like most first-time entrepreneurs, you’re probably terrified right now. Terrified of failure. Terrified of losing all…

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How to Turn Around a Failing E-commerce Business

You went into the e-commerce business with high hopes, and now here you are—flat broke with nothing to show for it. “You’ll make a ton of money!” they said. “It will be easy!” they said. “You’ll never have to work another 9–5 job in your life!” they vowed. And now it all feels like lies,…

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A Case for Keeping Your Small Business Small

As Americans, we tend to favor large sizes—whether that be houses, meals, or vehicles. But when it comes to running a business, there’s actually a pretty compelling case for keeping your operations small. Now don’t go thinking that a small business equates to small earnings. No, no, no. Get that association out of your head…

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The Amazon Seller’s Guide to Getting Reviews in 2021

Did you know that 92.4% of consumers are more likely to purchase a product if they can read a credible review of it first? It’s statistics like these that illustrate just how important product reviews are. And yet, customer reviews are not easy to obtain—particularly for Amazon sellers.  According to LandingCube.com, the average review rate…

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A Guided Path Towards a Successful Amazon Product Launch

  Launching a private label product on Amazon is a lot like launching a space shuttle: it can either propel you to new heights or end up being a colossal failure. The outcome ultimately boils down to planning (or lack thereof). In this article, we’ll give you step-by-step instructions on how to navigate this process…

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PPP Round 2: Everything You Need to Know

  If you’re a small business owner struggling to stay afloat during the pandemic, hang tight because help is on the way. The U.S. Treasury and Small Business Administration (SBA) have reopened the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), but with some notable differences this time.  Officials have introduced new terms and conditions that are designed to…