Best Business Credit Cards of April 2025
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Check out how women have blown past men on 3 measures of entrepreneurship
Digital platforms have helped women start businesses. But growth for Black women is anticipated to slow down with cuts to DEI programs.
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His boss gave him an alarm clock for his 7-year work anniversary. It became the catalyst for 3 major life changes.
In Beijing, he finally felt at home. Over the next few years, his strong social connections helped him discover and build a new career path.
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What does it take to make it as a restaurateur in LA? One chef is banking on a 200-square-foot 'ghost kitchen' and a decades-old family recipe.
Business Insider sat down with the mother-son team behind LA's Box Chicken to discuss the realities of running a restaurant in LA.
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'Ghost kitchens' are great for shoestring budgets, but brick-and-mortar is still king, restaurant owners say
Is a brick-and-mortar presence essential for a restaurant's survival? Three owners weigh in.
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I changed my work habits to improve my marriage, and it increased my profits to over $190,000. Here are the 3 pivots I made.
An entrepreneur named Liane Agbi adjusted three work habits to improve her relationship with her spouse, and it grew her productivity and sales.
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Best Small Business Tax Software: Top Picks for 2025
To find the best tax software for small business owners in 2025, we compared leading online tax services on price, accessibility, and ease of use.
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Single-origin Mexican chiles could finally be available in the US. But thanks to tariffs, you may never taste them.
Single-origin heirloom Mexican chiles could finally be accessible in the US. But thanks to Trump's tariffs, they may never make it to your spice racks
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I made $48,000 in profits in 4 months on Etsy. Here's how I experimented to find the right products and prices to sell.
Entrepreneur Taylor Posada scaled her new Etsy shop and made over $48,000 in four months using data from Etsy ads, sales, and listing images.
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This eco-friendly brand offers compostable alternatives to household items. AI has been key to scaling its operations.
Repurpose, a home and kitchen brand, is using AI to streamline its financial processes, marketing, and employee reviews.
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Worried a recession may hurt your business? Have a lawyer take these steps.
Experts recommend that small businesses get their paperwork in order if they need a quick loan or merger to survive a recession.
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U.S. Bank Business Triple Cash Review
U.S. Bank Triple Cash cardholders earn bonus cashback in categories like gas stations and EV charging stations, and $100 in software credit each year.
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A global dress distributor gave AI a chance. Now it makes creative content faster, and overstock is down 40%.
Amarra wholesales special-occasion gowns and dresses. The brand uses AI for inventory management, content creation, and customer support.
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She returned to work after surviving cancer but resigned a week later. Now, as a laundromat owner, she's her own boss.
Laundromats are often touted as a passive income business, but Low Seow Yee is hosting parties and hoping to make laundry fun again.
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I started an e-commerce business after years of writing about profitable ones. Here's what I wasn't prepared for.
My conversations with e-commerce entrepreneurs got me thinking: Can anyone — including a journalist with some savings to play with — do it?
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A New York City-based startup combined neuroscience with AI to build an app that helps with chronic stress
The small business uses AI in mental health coaching and app development. Its app provides somatic exercises to address chronic stress.
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A millennial living in Beijing missed his hometown flavors. So, he opened a restaurant and started serving them himself.
A photo campaign featuring the good-looking owners on RedNote, a Chinese social media app, has helped the restaurant succeed.
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Daily Harvest's AI strategy is giving customers what they want
The meal delivery service is employing AI across the business, reducing costs, increasing efficiency, and boosting customer satisfaction.
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I started flipping Amazon pallets to earn extra income, and now I run a multimillion-dollar e-commerce business
Flipping pallets of Amazon returns on eBay was a way for Lizeth Cuara to leave her job. It was the start of her successful online retail career.
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How one Texas-based moving company is using AI to improve safety, optimize routing, and reduce liability
3 Men Movers uses AI to minimize driver distraction and enhance routing. Its CEO says the tech helps the business stay competitive in the industry.
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The Trump administration shut down USAID to put 'American interests' first. In North Carolina, the freeze has thrown hundreds out of work.
The Trump administration shut down USAID to put "American interests" first. In North Carolina, the freeze has thrown hundreds out of work.
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They left their corporate jobs and built a hotel in the surfing capital of the Philippines. Island life is busy, too.
One pandemic and a devastating Category 5 typhoon later, they've finally settled into their new lives.
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A 29-year-old small-business owner says entrepreneurship shouldn't be 'the ultimate goal for everyone' and describes the challenges, including professional loneliness
Running your own business can feel isolating, says Drink Wholesome founder Jack Schrupp, "especially if it's a hard journey, which it often is."
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I left my job in corporate law to start a 7-figure matcha business with my wife. Working together has strengthened our relationship.
Millennial couple Elias Tiong and Hailee Chong were both lawyers. They left their jobs to focus on Crafti, a matcha company.
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Amex Business Gold Card Review: Worth The Annual Fee in 2025?
Our 2025 review of the Amex Business Gold Card evaluates its high fee against the rewards and benefits it offers for small business owners.
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Amex Business Platinum Card Review: Is This Premium Card Worth It in 2025?
The American Express Business Platinum offers a huge welcome bonus, lucrative statement credits, and travel benefits for small-business owners.
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They quit their jobs 2 years ago and moved to Thailand to open a beach resort. Their new life is finally starting to slow down.
"Life just happens really fast, and we wanted to do something else before it was too late, physically and also mentally," Sabine, 51, told BI.
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We lost our small business in the LA wildfires. We never expected this, but the community stepped up in a big way.
After the Palisades fire destroyed Café de Leche's Altadena ___location, the community rallied together and raised $20K to help impacted employees.
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Costco Anywhere Visa Business Card by Citi Review
Discover our comprehensive review of Costco Business Credit Card, highlighting its rewards, benefits, and features tailored for businesses.
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I'm trying to sell pickleball paddles online. An e-commerce expert advised me on how to make the most of Amazon and Shopify — and why paid ads are essential.
I'm midway through my "e-comm experiment" and have 500 pickleball paddles in production. I spoke to an expert about how to effectively sell them.
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'My small business is failing': How entrepreneurs on TikTok are embracing their worst business days — and seeing results
"My small business is failing" has become a surprisingly useful post for entrepreneurs on TikTok. Here's how and why it works — and the pitfalls.
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Delta Reserve Business Card Review
The Amex Delta Reserve Business card comes with airport lounge access and an annual companion certificate that help offset the high annual fee.
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Platinum Delta SkyMiles Business Credit Card Review
The Platinum Delta SkyMiles Business credit card offers a generous welcome bonus, a companion certificate, priority boarding, and a free checked bag.
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Delta SkyMiles Gold Business American Express Card Review
The Delta SkyMiles Gold Business American Express Card offers elite-like perks such as a free checked bag, priority boarding, and inflight discounts.
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Amex Blue Business Plus Credit Card Review
The Amex Blue Business Plus card is a great pick if you want to earn straightforward rewards with no annual fee, and it comes with solid perks for small-business owners.
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American Express Blue Business Cash Card Review
The American Express Blue Business Cash card earns 2% cash back on the first $50,000 in purchases each year, and it doesn't charge an annual fee.
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Marriott Bonvoy Business Credit Card Review
The Marriott Bonvoy Business credit card offers a generous welcome bonus, elite status, an annual free night, plus travel and purchase protections.
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He quit his corporate job at age 28. Now, he runs his family's business of selling paper gifts for the dead.
Alex Teo, 36, is now the third-generation of Ban Kah Hiang Trading. He aims to reinvent traditional joss paper products for the new generation.
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Singapore's traditional floating fish farms are disappearing. Meet the farmers battling costs and climate to keep the trade alive.
The number of sea-based fish farms in Singapore is dwindling: As of October, only 74 sea-based fish farms remain, according to SFA data.
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A descriptive ___domain is the secret SEO weapon for unlocking business visibility and success
Top-level domains allow businesses to showcase their services and expertise upfront, improving their visibility and performance.
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I spent over $10K on a business coach who told me I was 'messy' and made me doubt myself. Here's my advice if you're considering coaching.
Alejandra Rojas spent over $10,000 on a business coach who was a bad fit for her needs when she was just starting her journey as an entrepreneur.
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How UK Export Finance is supporting ethnic minority-led businesses to achieve their global ambitions
UK Export Finance helps ethnic minority-led businesses to win, fulfill, and get paid for international exports.
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She ditched her auditing job to work at her family's restaurant. 7 years later, she opened a second spot — and turned a profit.
Chloe Tan, 30, worries about whether her lifestyle is sustainable. She works 12 hours, six days a week. She often goes in to do prep work on her day off.
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They bought an abandoned house in rural Japan for $6,500. Now, they're renting it out on Airbnb for $130 a night.
The couple applied for a startup business visa, which allows foreigners to move to Japan to start a small business.
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Behind the shift from traditional to descriptive ___domain names — and what it means for your brand
In an increasingly competitive digital world, more brands and individuals are reaping the benefits of a .pro ___domain name.
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3 individuals who turned their reselling side hustles into full-time gigs share their strategies for finding profitable products
"You can't just list garbage, for lack of a better term, and expect a great result."
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A full-time eBay reseller who spent no money upfront explains how to start on a budget — and 2 worthwhile purchases for any reseller
"I was taking photos on my iPhone, I used natural sunlight, and you can list everything from your phone."
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A 29-year-old thrifter who replaced her 9-to-5 income reselling clothes on eBay shares the strategies she uses to find profitable items
Full-time thrifter and reseller Kendall VanGilder shares the tips and tricks she uses to find profitable items at stores like Goodwill.
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Months into launching a pickleball eCommerce company with $10,000, I'm already over budget. Here are all of my startup costs, including a surprise $2,095 expense.
My business partner and I have gone through about 60% of our budget — and we haven't even placed our first big inventory order yet.
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