Financial cushion: A credit card can provide business owners with a much-needed financial cushion when accounts receivable are behind or sales are slow and the business is short on cash.

To cushion losses, credit card issuers are also lowering credit limits, tightening credit standards, and closing inactive accounts. The companies say the moves are triggered by the riskier ...

The AmEx Blue Business Cash Card earns 2% cash back on all eligible purchases on up to $50,000 per calendar year, then 1% thereafter. (See Rates and Fees) ...