Resources
Guides for business owners.
Plain-language explanations of capital, payments and industry-specific categories Truidian reviews businesses across — not an application, and not tied to any one provider.
Guides
Business capital
Working capital financing
Short-term funding for day-to-day operating needs like payroll, inventory and rent.
Read the guideInvoice factoring
Selling eligible unpaid B2B invoices for an advance instead of waiting 30–90 days to get paid.
Read the guideEquipment financing
Financing trucks, trailers, machinery and technology, typically secured by the equipment itself.
Read the guideBusiness lines of credit
Revolving capacity a business can draw against, repay and draw again as needs arise.
Read the guideTerm financing
A lump sum repaid on a set schedule for a defined purpose like expansion or acquisition.
Read the guidePO & inventory financing
Funding to fulfill a confirmed order or stock inventory ahead of sales.
Read the guide
Guides
Payments
Merchant processing basics
How card acceptance moves funds from a cardholder to a business, and what affects the cost.
Read the guideWays to accept card payments
In-person terminals, online checkout, virtual terminals and invoice or payment-link collection.
Read the guideACH payment processing
Moving funds bank-to-bank for B2B payments, recurring billing and payroll.
Read the guideReviewing or replacing a processor
What effective rate means, and what to compare in a current processing contract.
Read the guide
Guides
Customer financing
Customer financing basics
Payment plans and point-of-sale financing that let your customers pay over time, offered by participating financing providers — separate from Business Capital.
Read the guide
Guides
By industry
Running a tax or accounting firm
Seasonal revenue, client financing, fee collection and practice software for firms.
Read the guideRunning a trucking company
The gap between paying for fuel today and getting paid by brokers in 30 to 60 days.
Read the guide
FAQ
Common questions about these guides.
What is Truidian?
Truidian is a business solutions company that helps companies identify and connect with third-party providers across capital, payments, accounting, payroll, automation, tax and technology.
Is Truidian a lender, payment processor or software vendor?
No. Truidian is not a bank, lender, payment processor or software vendor. Truidian helps businesses identify and connect with third-party providers of those products and services, which are offered under the provider’s own terms.
Do these guides cover every provider or product available?
No. These guides explain how a category of product generally works so a business can evaluate its options. Truidian does not represent every provider in the market, and availability varies by business and state.
How do I get a recommendation instead of general information?
Start a free business review. Truidian will ask about your business and identify which categories and participating providers may fit, rather than leaving you to match a guide to your situation on your own.
Ready for a recommendation, not just a guide?
Start a free business review and Truidian will identify which categories and participating providers may fit your business.