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SBA loans vs. business lines of credit: Which is best for small businesses?

LegalZoom says that while the U.S. Small Business Administration helps connect small businesses to government-approved lenders, not all businesses need a large loan and may benefit from flexible access to credit.
Fabrienne Bottero for LegalZoom
Yesterday at 10:00 AM
How to get a business credit card for startups
Ramp explains how dedicated business cards can give your startup significant advantages over relying on bank accounts or personal cards. 
Fiona Lee for Ramp
2 days ago
What kinds of small businesses are doing the best?
CheapInsurance.com analyzed Census Bureau data to identify the industries where small businesses are performing the best.
Zack Newman
3 days ago
Report: Inflation and labor shortages are stressing small business owners right now
NEXT examines the layered challenges small business owners face in 2025: the threat of inflation, uneven consumer demand, and growing labor pressure.
Erika Malzberg for NEXT
Monday, May 12

Material procurement explained: Process, strategies, and benefits

Brex explains the basics of material procurement and the step-by-step process that works best.

Pratik Pandey for Brex
Tuesday, May 6

7 most overlooked small business insurance gaps—and how to fix them

NEXT asks if there are gaps in your small business insurance coverage that could leave you vulnerable.

Erika Malzberg for NEXT
Monday, May 5

Invoice reconciliation: How to reconcile invoices and identify discrepancies

Brex breaks down how businesses with diligent invoice verification experience clearer financial visibility, more trusting supplier partnerships, better cash flow predictions, and stronger safeguards against mistakes and fraud.

Ben Gammell for Brex
Thursday, May 1

Why employee well-being needs a simpler approach

Paylocity explains that wellness programs don't need to be flashy to be effective, as embedding simple, accessible well-being strategies into daily workflows drives real employee impact.

Shari Simpson for Paylocity
Wednesday, April 30

The rising cost of cocoa and tariffs: A bitter reality for the U.S. chocolate industry

Compartés reports that the U.S. chocolate industry is in turmoil with new tariffs to disrupt supply chains and increase costs, and both manufacturers and retailers are feeling the squeeze.

Benjamin Turner for Compartés Chocolatier
Friday, April 25

The hidden costs of supply chain blind spots—and how AI can solve them

Trackonomy explains that a new generation of artificial intelligence tools is making it possible to see supply chain blind spots—and solve what was once unknowable.

Camrin Roczey for Trackonomy
Thursday, April 24

Tax season 2025 by the numbers: Strategic planning for businesses

Ramp shares how new IRS data can help businesses make strategic moves that reduce their taxes.
John Malone for Ramp
Monday, April 14

Women helm more companies than ever. Why is it still so hard for them to get funding?
Company Insights examined data from PitchBook's NVCA quarterly report to explore gender disparities in startup funding.
Keerthi Vedantam, Data Work By Tory Lysik
Wednesday, April 9
What to do when an employee is injured at work
NEXT step-by-step guide of employer actions and responsibilities after a work-related injury, and how workers' compensation insurance can help.
Matt Crawford for NEXT
Tuesday, April 8
A guide to health insurance for startups
Thatch provides information on health insurance options for startups, including federal and state requirements, tax benefits, and cost-effective coverage solutions.
Emma Diehl for Thatch
Monday, March 31

Brex explains that modern corporate card programs provide more spending power, greater control and visibility over spending, and automated expense reporting for employees.

Brex explains that modern corporate card programs provide more spending power, greater control and visibility over spending, and automated expense reporting for employees.
Erica Dorfman for Brex
Monday, March 31
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What is AP automation and what are the benefits of using it?

Brex explains that instead of going through paper invoices one by one and manually entering data into AP systems, finance teams are using technology to capture, process, and approve payments with greater speed and accuracy.
Erik Zhou for Brex
Thursday, March 27

What is spend management and how does it work?

Brex explains how, from procurement and vendor payments to employee expenses and compliance, spend management encompasses every aspect of how money moves through an organization—transforming financial operations from a reactive process into a strategic advantage.

Jon Kowieski for Brex
Monday, March 24
Burnout is bad for business — and even worse for your team
Rula explains that burnout in the workplace can lower productivity across your organization.
Saya Des Marais for Rula
Monday, March 24
How do I check my business credit score for free?
Brex explains how a business credit score shapes growth opportunities in unexpected ways, such as determining if you'll get an expansion loan, influencing whether suppliers offer you better payment terms, or impacting your insurance rates.
Erica Dorfman
Thursday, March 20
Who's hiring on H-1B? Here are the US metros and companies with the most visa holders.
H-1B Employer Data used research from USCIS to find which companies and metropolitan areas have the highest rates of H-1B visa holders.
Marco Dalla Stella
Monday, March 10
America welcomed this refugee who fled the Taliban; now he's a founding CEO opening doors for job seekers facing adversity
The Economic Hardship Reporting Project and Fast Company share the story of Cyrus Jaffery, a refugee-turned-CEO who pays it forward by helping job seekers facing adversity.
Deborah Jian Lee for Economic Hardship Reporting Project
Thursday, March 6
5 ways companies are incorporating AI ethics
Drata analyzed current events to illustrate how companies are ethically incorporating artificial intelligence in the workplace.  
Jill Jaracz
Monday, March 3
Money news

Rocky Mountain coal mine in Alberta takes next step to expansion

The Narwhal offers updates on the proposed expansion of the coal mine in Alberta, Canada, near Jasper National Park, and the public concern surrounding it.

Drew Anderson for The Narwhal
Yesterday at 3:10 PM

5 steps businesses should take now to meet Europe’s new accessibility rules

AudioEye breaks down what the European Accessibility Act means and the five steps businesses should take to avoid fines and get compliant with new requirements for online businesses in the European Union.

Sierra Thomas for AudioEye
Yesterday at 1:00 PM

Where cost of living increased and decreased most

SmartAsset compared relative cost of living data across 240 U.S. cities between 2023 and 2024 to identify places where costs are changing most suddenly.

Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP for SmartAsset
Yesterday at 12:30 PM