John Tucker
Articles by John Tucker
7 Ways to Lease Equipment for Your Business
Leasing is a practice that dates back to at least the 1800’s, and some historians say leasing goes back much farther …
Why Critical Thinking Is Better Than Positive Thinking for Business Owners
I often tell people that I’m not a positive thinker, nor a negative thinker, but that I’m a critical thinker. …
How Consumer Financing Works
There are a variety of payment options that you as a small business owner, could provide to your customers for …
How Being Considered a “High Risk” Merchant Account Affects Your Business
So you’ve finally decided to start your business. You have aligned the capital, the location, the business plan, and the …
How to Get a Mortgage When You’re Self-Employed
Before the mortgage crisis and credit crunch of 2008, it was very easy to obtain a mortgage, even if you …
How UCCs Can Hurt Your Business Credit
UCC liens can appear on your business credit reports and may make it more difficult to get small business financing. …
The First Thing You Need to Do If You Want to Grow Your Business
So it’s Friday evening and you are back home after a long week of work in the shop. You’ve decided …
How to Prepare Your Business for the New Overtime Rules
Update: On Tuesday, a U.S. District Court blocked implementation of the new FLSA rules— originally scheduled to go into effect next …
The Best Bank Accounts for New Business Owners
I’ve always believed that every business needs a bank, but not every bank deserves your business. As you start your …