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Blog: How to Dispute a Business Credit Report
Errors sneak into business credit reports more often than you’d expect. When they do, those mistakes can make you appear less creditworthy to lenders. There is good news, however. If something in your report isn’t accurate, there are tried-and-true steps you can take to dispute and fix it.
Blog: A Handbook to Hiring for Small Businesses
As a small business owner, you know how crucial your team is to transform your vision into reality and drive growth. But finding the right talent is tough, especially when you’re up against larger companies with more resources. In this article, we’ll share hiring tips for small businesses just like yours.
Blog: Tech Toolkit for Immigrant Entrepreneurs
Running a business is tough, no matter who you are. But as an immigrant in the U.S., you face even more challenges. Below, we dive into the best tech tools for entrepreneurs, including tips and strategies to help your immigrant business thrive in the U.S.
Blog: Scheduling for CBP One Asylum Is Cancelled - What Next?
At one time, the CBP One™ app was a helpful tool that allowed asylum seekers in the U.S. to schedule appointments and streamline the application process. However, the app was recently discontinued, with all pre-booked appointments canceled. If you’re feeling uncertain about how this affects your chances of entering the U.S., you’re not alone. We’re here to help you through this confusing and challenging time.
Blog: Top Merchant Cash Advance Stories - Q1 2025
High-stakes lawsuits. Policy shake-ups. New refinancing rules. Onyx IQ is back with another edition of our quarterly series focused on the latest headlines, legal updates, and policy shifts shaping the MCA industry.
The Decline of Traditional Banking Cross-Border Payments
In this article, we’ll take a closer look at traditional bank cross-border payments, how they’re falling short, and why the digital route might be a better choice for both consumers and businesses alike. We’ll also explore how digital cross-border payment solutions are stepping up to meet the needs of the modern world, and how they compare to the traditional system.
Blog: A Guide to Financial Planning for Immigrants
For many immigrants, achieving financial stability in the U.S. is the ultimate goal. But it’s no easy feat: It’s a journey that requires careful planning and conscious choices.
Blog: Choosing the Right Business Funding Partner
Advisors and partners who support small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are essential in driving growth. One of their main challenges is connecting entrepreneurs with the fast, reliable capital they need to reach their full potential. However, relying on independent funders for financing may not always be the best solution.
Blog: Exploring Alternative Financing for Small Businesses
As a small business owner, you know how critical funding is to your company’s survival and growth. But securing a loan from a traditional bank? That’s easier said than done.
Thankfully, there’s a faster, flexible and more accessible lifeline out there for small business owners—and it comes in the way of alternative financing.
Blog: The Role of Alternative Funding in Supporting SMEs
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the American economy, driving innovation, creating jobs, and fueling the workforce. Yet, despite how much the economy relies on SME success, traditional funding sources are often hesitant to provide the necessary capital, leaving entrepreneurs to confront major hurdles along their journey to success. This is where alternative funding comes in.
Blog: MCA Funding - How to Provide a Great Customer Experience
SME funding is in high demand, but customers won’t hesitate to move on if they’re not getting the service and solutions they need. That’s why customer experience (CX) becomes the game-changing driving force behind the success of your MCA funding business.
ConnectWell Volunteer Handbook
This handbook is your go-to resource to help you excel in your role as a ConnectWell Community Health volunteer.
Whether you’re a new or seasoned volunteer, we want your experience to be an exceptional one. That’s why we’re dedicated to engaging, training, and supporting you—empowering you to play a crucial role in delivering our many essential programs and services.
Blog: The 3 Biggest Merchant Cash Advance Stories of 2024
Our thoughts at Onyx IQ about 2024: a wild year full of twists, turns and key moments that had the entire merchant cash advance industry talking.
Blog: Everything MCA Funders Need to Know About the California Reporting Mandate
In recent years, we’ve witnessed a surge in state-level commercial financing disclosure laws—each designed to bring transparency to the SME funding industry and protect small enterprises from potentially harmful practices.
But the changes aren’t stopping at new laws. Existing regulations are being updated and continue to evolve—becoming more detailed and far-reaching.
Blog: Meet the Experts—Eric Norton, Leader, Emerging Technologies
Part of a series profiling Calian employees leading up to CANSEC 2024.