Photo Source: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/498953 Many of the world’s biggest companies wouldn’t even exist if it weren’t for business loans. While they may be great now, these businesses started out just like thousands of others, struggling to raise the capital to get their ideas off the ground. 1. Starbucks These days, you can find a Starbucks just [...]
The Age of Mobile Payments
With fewer Americans carrying cash in their wallets and more businesses not accepting credit cards, the new age of mobile payments is becoming increasingly common. In fact, 26 million United States small businesses are not accepting credit cards. But mobile payment keeps them alive and competitive as tech companies come to the rescue. Photo Source: [...]
How Mobile Technology Has Changed the Way We Shop
Photo Source: Lululemon Athletica w/CC License Once upon a time, shopping involved driving to a store and buying the item you needed. There was no instant comparison shopping, no online stores, and certainly no mobile technology to assist you. Now, technology has made shopping a mobile experience. In fact, according to a survey by ATG [...]
Guide to Emergency Loans and Funds
Unfortunately, life has a habit of throwing curve balls when people least expect them. Whether it’s a car accident, medical issue, or some other emergency, it can be difficult to scrape together the money necessary to handle the problem. In fact, according to CNN, a National Bureau of Economic Research study done in mid-2011 shows [...]
