Credit still hard to get for retailers Nov 21, 2008
So, for short-term credit, Arnett uses his business credit cards to buy inventory and then pay off the cards as the products sell. He also has abandoned plans to build a new store in Ormond Beach until the economy recovers and traditional commercial credit is cheaper. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Credit Cards or Bust Nov 13, 2008
Accept Credit Cards or Los Business - Business Credit Cards - WomenEntrepreneur. com. (Entrepreneur)
Big banks cut home loan rates Nov 5, 2008
Westpac fails to pass on full rate cut; ASX:WBC. Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. (Sydney Morning Herald)
K V Kamath, CEO, ICICI Bank Oct 8, 2008
We have never squandered capital'- Money & Banking-Opinion-The Economic Times. We have never squandered capital'1 Oct, 2008, 0340 hrs IST,George Smith Alexander & Shaji Vikraman, ET Bureau. (India Times)
Corporate Rewards Cards May Not Ben... Sep 1, 2008
Zero percent interest business cards and low interest business credit cards can be an excellent alternative to airline credit cards. Instead of offering business travel rewards, the cards instead offer straightforward money-saving deals to business travelers. (Suite101.com)
* MasterCard eyeing cross-strait business travelers Aug 15, 2008
Chiang said that 13 banks in Taiwan had issued platinum business credit cards targeting owners of small and medium enterprises. For travelers between Taiwan and China, credit cards are an important means of payment for items such as flight tickets, hotels, dining, drinking and shopping, she said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
SunTrust's new features let businesses keep eye on employee spending Jul 29, 2008
In a bow to tight economic times, SunTrust Banks on Monday rolled out some new features on its business credit cards that allow companies to keep a tighter rein on employee travel and other spending. SunTrust unveiled the changes to its Enterprise Spend Platform product at the National Business Travel Association convention in Los Angeles. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
White House Will Ask for Authority to Buy Stock... Jul 14, 2008
Find the best conusmer and business credit cards on the market today. www. (The Drudge Report)
How To Choose A Bank For Your Small Business Jul 8, 2008
Take business credit cards. JPMorgan Chase offers 10 different flavors; Bank Of America has eight. (Forbes)
Watercooler (July 7) Jul 7, 2008
They re very confident, self-reliant, said Ryan Scully, director of Discover business credit cards. They re not necessarily relying on Wall Street or the macroeconomic picture to dictate their fate. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
How Self-Made Titans Got Their Starts Jun 4, 2008
8% got going on personal and business credit cards; much of the remainder lived on government loans and outside investors. Some world-beating entrepreneurs--like , owner of the Red Apple Group and aspiring mayor of New York City--scared up capital by getting to know the right people. (Forbes)
Newtek Business Services CEO to Appear on Fox Business Network May 30, 2008
Business Lending: Broad array of lending products including SBA 7 (a), conventional commercial real estate and SBA 504 loans, business lines of credit, and business credit cards. Insurance Services: Commercial and personal lines of insurance, including health and employee benefits in all 50 states, working with over 40 insurance carriers. (Primezone Releases)
Business loans get creative May 4, 2008
That's roughly comparable to the rates on unsecured loans for small businesses offered by Wells Fargo & Co. on its Web site and, CEO Chris Larsen said, much cheaper than rates on business credit cards. CONTINUED 1. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Nonbank lenders pick up financing slack for small businesses May 3, 2008
That's roughly comparable to the rates on unsecured loans for small businesses offered by Wells Fargo & Co. on its Web site and, CEO Chris Larsen said, much cheaper than rates on business credit cards ... She stressed the small-business credit cards offered by the bank. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Theater employees suspected of embezzlement May 2, 2008
Their system continued even after the city provided business credit cards to use for official purchases. Briggs and Litfin used traveler's checks purchased with money from the city to buy gifts at Bazaar del Mundo in San Diego. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Hong Leong upbeat on new platinum card Apr 16, 2008
Yvonne Chia (right) and Margaret Then showing the bank's latest platinum business credit cards. According to Chia, the bank saw great potential and opportunities in the small business segment as close to 500,000 small business owners in Malaysia comprised mainly sole proprietors. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
No Fee Balance Transfer Credit Cards Still Obtainable Despite Credit Crunch Mar 21, 2008
Web surfers looking for business credit cards which combine 0% intro APR on transferred balances with no balance transfer fee can choose from a healthy selection on offer from Citi ... cc site is a no-nonsense website that lists popular and highly recommended business credit cards from some of the most reputable financial institutions in the United States. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Bankrate: Mortgage Rates Post Biggest Increase in 14 Years Feb 21, 2008
com, Inc., each of which publishes mortgage guides and financial rates and information; Nationwide Card Services, which markets a comprehensive line of consumer and business credit cards via the Internet; and Savingforcollege. com, the premier Internet destination for objective information about 529 college savings plans. (PR Newswire)
Credit card changes a burden for small businesses Dec 24, 2007
In their bootstrap beginnings, entrepreneurs often finance operations, capital expenditures and other costs with personal and business credit cards ... David and Sam PR, a Phoenix-based public relations firm, has used business credit cards to cover monthly expenses, to help fund a recent move to new offices, and to acquire desks, telephones, office equipment and a pingpong table, said co-founder Sam Alpert. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Bankrate buys two companies Dec 11, 2007
Nationwide Card Services markets consumer and business credit cards via the Internet. Its clients include financial institutions and credit card issuers. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Which Way is Your Business Headed? New Credit-Wisdom.com Offers Businesses Unique Experience Oct 30, 2007
Also offered are a variety of secured and unsecured business credit cards. According to Gilliland, We strive to offer businesses an advantage in having the type of credit they need to leverage their buying power to grow their businesses. (BusinessWire)
Suspect in church con is charged Oct 27, 2007
During roughly the same period, Caron had entered into a business relationship with Dimitrakopoulos, who opened business credit cards using Caron's personal information without Caron's knowledge, a separate warrant said. Police got a search warrant for Dimitrakopoulos' bank accounts and discovered he had spent church construction money on dining out, jewelry, vehicle accessories and lodging, including at the luxurious Waldorf-Astoria hotel in New York. (New Britain Herald, CT)
Embezzlement catches businessman off guard Oct 1, 2007
MacKenzie also gave Mascia American Express and VISA business credit cards to pay company expenses. The indictment alleges Mascia drew MacKenzie Machine checks totaling about $195,000 payable to herself or to cash, then cashed the checks or deposited them to a joint account she maintained with her husband. (New Haven Register, CT)
Exchange Rate Rip-Off Sep 30, 2007
Travel Troubleshooter Christopher Elliott / Keep current on currency of charges (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
India escapes global credit crunch - for now Sep 21, 2007
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FTC dings Hyundai-Kia with W63.1b penalty Sep 7, 2007
Hyundai Motor, Glovis and Hyundai Mobis also used business credit cards issued by Hyundai Card to pay suppliers, raising 16 billion won in commissions for the credit card operator. The FTC's investigations also revealed that Kia Motors contracted Rotem to produce equipment for the company, although other firms had submitted lower prices in a bidding process. (Korea Herald, Korea)
When Mags Meet the Reaper Aug 20, 2007
Small Business Credit Cards. Click Here and Apply Today. (BusinessWeek)
Pushing the Limits Jul 27, 2007
A quick call to American Express revealed that Sak's nine accounts with the company he has three personal and six business credit cards for his two businesses had been singled out for financial review. All accounts were temporarily frozen and AmEx requested documentation proving his income: pay stubs, bank statements or a completed IRS , which authorizes the company to receive a transcript of his tax returns. (SmartMoney)
Discounts Galore Jul 22, 2007
com July 2007 survey of business credit cards. Small-Business Associations. (SmartMoney)
Credit cards cut off gas purchases Jun 16, 2007
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Charge it: More Businesses Paying Taxes with Plastic Jun 13, 2007
The average rate on business credit cards is 14. 02 percent, according to CardRating. (Realtor Magazine Online)
Small businesses pay taxes with credit Jun 12, 2007
Detweiler said that although the 8 percent interest rate used by the IRS is relatively low, some business credit cards offer even more attractive rates ... The average rate on business credit cards is 14. (Anchorage Daily News)
Business Credit Cards: How to Best Benefit from Cash-Back & Rewards May 19, 2007
Business Credit Cards: How to Best Benefit from Cash-Back & Rewards - 5/15/2007 5:30:00 AM - Expert Business Source ... Business Credit Cards: How to Best Benefit from Cash-Back & Rewards ... Business credit cards can be a valuable asset for small business owners looking to separate their personal and business spending, or those seeking a more efficient way to track employee spending. (Multichannel News)
The Wall Street Journal Weekend Edition Considers the Shifting CEO Role May 5, 2007
Money & Investing: * Small Business Credit Cards: Credit card companies are aggressively marketing "small business" cards to even the tiniest businesses. The Journal explains what these cards are good for. (Primezone Releases)
Credit cards zapping profits Apr 29, 2007
com Avi Fernnai, owner of the 7-Eleven on Baltimore Pike in Clifton Heights, is resigned he has to pay a fee each time his customers use their credit cards to make a purchase. Although he sees it as undesirable, he accepts it to make the transaction easier for his patrons. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Credit cards pulled as banks fear fraud Feb 18, 2007
Winners security breach prompts move, institutions insist it's only a precaution Feb 15, 2007 04:30 AM Tara Perkins Dana Flavelle Business reporters. Banks are issuing thousands of new credit cards to Canadians whose card numbers were stolen or exposed to potential fraud in a security breach at the company that owns the Winners and HomeSense retail chains. (Toronto Star)
