Posts by Bobby Lee
Plastiq Named to Forbes 2020 Fintech 50 List
We’re excited to be named today to Forbes’ 2020 Fintech 50 list. The publication highlights the top 50 innovators who are changing how people save, spend and invest. We were selected based on our innovative payments product and strong growth over the past year at a faster pace than our competitors. ‚ÄúThe business demand for…
Read MoreShould Your Amazon Business Stay Local or Go Global?
Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by PingPong Payments You’ve found profitable products, mastered the art of creating an eye-catching listing, and spent the last year or two selling on Amazon US Marketplace successfully. Now you’re feeling a bit stagnant and wondering about your next steps to continue growing? If this sounds a lot…
Read MoreFirst Timer’s Guide to Amazon Seller Feedback
Obtaining great seller feedback on Amazon can play a vital role in how well your product performs against the competition. But our partners at Feedback Whiz say there’s much more to Amazon seller feedback thank just obtaining the feedback itself.¬† Here are six important things you need to know about Amazon seller feedback. First, seller…
Read MoreHow to Drive External Traffic to Amazon Listings
One of the most sought after prizes in the e-commerce industry is to land a product on the first page of an Amazon search result. But as the number of Amazon sellers increases, landing one of these spots has become much more difficult. This can be especially true if you focus your marketing efforts primarily…
Read MoreWhy ‘Seller’s Discretionary Earnings’ is Critical for E-Commerce Sellers to Know About
E-Commerce sellers have a lot to pay attention to, particularly when it comes to financial metrics and statistics of their business. Our partners at Seller Accountant say that the most important statistic to look at is “Seller’s Discretionary Earnings, or SDE. SDE is a measure of profitability that shows “the amount of cash the business…
Read MoreWhy a ‘Statement of Cash Flow’ is a Business Owner’s Best Friend
Fully understanding your cash flow can help your business grow exponentially. The first step is to analyze three financial statements in particular: balance sheets, income statements, and statement of cash flows. The balance sheet gives insight into the current financial condition of a company. It shows a company’s current assets, liabilities, and stockholders’ equity. The…
Read MorePlastiq Benefits Visa Small Business Cardholders
Plastiq’s benefits for Visa cardholders just keep getting better! Today, we are highlighting our commitment to serving Visa cardholders through Plastiq. As you may know, business credit cards can already be used through Plastiq to pay for expenses such as rent, taxes, and more with suppliers who don’t already accept business cards. Did you know…
Read MoreHow Business Owners Can Write Off the Plastiq Fee for U.S. Tax Savings
By Janet Berry-Johnson, CPA This information is for educational purposes only. Please consult with your tax adviser to confirm that your expenses are qualified for this tax deduction. Being a CPA, I often consult with U.S. business owners on how to deduct or write off business expenses on their income tax returns. One question I…
Read MoreLearn About Supported Payment Types by Card Brand on Plastiq
One of the most popular questions we receive is, ‚ÄúWhich credit card can I use for a specific Plastiq payment?‚Äù While Plastiq customers can pay for virtually anything with their credit card, there are some payment types that card brands (Visa, American Express, MasterCard, Discover, etc.) will not support. That’s why we have created a…
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