Author: Marlla Velazquez

Meet EcoBean, a growing e-commerce company based in the United States, which sells sustainable coffee products to consumers. Having recently acquired new suppliers in Colombia, Indonesia, and Vietnam, EcoBean is on a mission to expand its reach even further. They’re looking to hire local sales representatives in each of those...

Paying and receiving payments are essential for any business to operate—no surprise in that. Whether you’re compensating suppliers, sourcing products, paying employees, or receiving payments from customers halfway around the world, your payment systems must be quick, safe, and efficient.  Cross-border payments might sound like something only big multinational corporations...

In today's interconnected world, businesses are no longer confined by geographical boundaries. As companies expand their operations globally, the need for efficient and secure international business payments has become paramount. The rise of online payment platforms has revolutionized the way cross-border transactions are conducted, offering seamless B2B payments solutions to...

Globalization changed commerce forever. Companies of all sizes can now buy and sell anywhere in the world. In a very real sense, a significant number of businesses are global.  And yet, while the capability for global payments exists, inefficiencies remain ubiquitous. Too many businesses simply lack the infrastructure needed to...

A leader in the international business payments industry, at UniTeller we track the latest trends, develop strategic partnerships, and deliver powerful B2B payment solutions for our clients. While the payments ecosystem is constantly evolving, our mission remains the same: to move money to individuals, communities, and businesses around the world—in...

“It’s not what you know—it’s who you know.” Though tired and overused, this cliche is often true in the business world. While this can be frustrating to accept, it’s a fact of life.  However, there’s an important catch: if you can combine your unique skills with a healthy business network, your professional career (and your...

Investing is more intuitive than it might seem.  While most schools don’t teach it, it’s relatively easy to learn. And contrary to public opinion, you don’t need to be an expert to get started. All you need is a little curiosity, a bit of available cash, and about an hour...

Sometimes, entrepreneurs need encouragement.  Why? Because growing a small business can be incredibly challenging. Indeed, entrepreneurship is the definition of going “against the grain,” of embracing chaos in a world that craves certainty. That’s why only disciplined dreamers and mavericks choose to launch a small business.  Today, we have the encouragement...

“No” can be a painful word, especially in the form of a small business loan denial.  There’s no sense in sugarcoating it. You spent hours organizing information and perfecting your application. Then, you spent days (if not weeks) patiently waiting for approval, imagining all the exciting ways you’d invest your cash infusion. ...

Debt isn’t always a bad thing.  In fact, it can be quite good. Especially if you’re a small business (SMB) owner leveraging debt to gain funding, promote cash flow, and build credit.  However, do you know what is risky (and stressful)? Juggling multiple debt obligations at once.It’s not only time-consuming, but it’s expensive...