Ashley Sweren Ashley Sweren is a freelance marketing writer and editor. She owns her own small business, Firework Writing (http://www.fireworkwritingonline.com/), located in San Jose, California. Articles by Ashley Sweren Article A Small Business’s Guide to Handling Unpaid Invoices “The check’s in the mail.” This idiom is a pain point for many small businesses. Collecting on overdue invoices is … Article ACH Payments, Debits, and Transfers: The Ultimate ACH Guide | Nav No matter what we try to do to combat it, life seems to get busier and busier with each passing … Article Secured vs Unsecured Credit Card: The Difference and Impact for Small Businessd A secured card lets a business owner with bad credit or no credit history build credit by demonstrating responsibility and … Article How To Become Incorporated and Why To Incorporate Your Business On your small business journey, you will encounter many forks in the road. Choosing the right direction for your company … Article Gross Profit Formula: How To Calculate Gross Profit Margin As we kick off a new year and so many of us commit to maintaining or renewing our personal health, … Article IRS Form 2553 Guide: Where and How to File a 2553 Form Many small businesses choose to incorporate to experience the varied advantages this legal filing can bring, including limited personal liability, … Article How a Cash for Keys Agreement Works for Landlords Many popular books on building personal wealth advocate residential real estate investments. The idea is that becoming a landlord by … Article How Do Hard Money Loans Work? A hard money loan is a unique type of mortgage loan typically used in real estate investing. A traditional lender … Article What Are Hard Money Loan Rates Like? Hard money loans (also known as bridge loans) are a type of financing typically used by real estate investors. These …