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Why Small Businesses Need Online Payment Apps
Fewer people are relying on cash and want to use different methods, like online payment apps, to purchase items.
Donna Fuscaldo
Donna Fuscaldo
From Collections to Repossession: A Timeline of Debt
Debt collection occurs in phases and, although it can seem overwhelming, there are options for relief.
Kiely Kuligowski
Kiely Kuligowski
Everything to Know About Business Checking Account Fees
Business checking account fees can eat away at your profits and affect your cash flow if you aren't careful. Before you choose a business checking account, make sure you know what fees it may charge.
Donna Fuscaldo
Donna Fuscaldo

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Alternative Lending: A Small Business Guide
By Donna Fuscaldo | November 06, 2025

Alternative lenders offer more flexible terms and faster approval and funding than traditional banks. Discover more about alternative loans.

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Biz2Credit Review and Rates
By Mike Berner | July 17, 2025

Biz2Credit is an online marketplace for small business funding. The company connects small businesses in need of funding with lenders. It can help small businesses obtain a variety of loans,...

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Why Small Business Owners Should Think About Taxes Year-Round
By Sean Peek | July 17, 2025

Learn how to tackle taxes more effectively and get bigger deductions by folding tax plans into your overall business strategy.

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Lightspeed POS Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | July 16, 2025

Lightspeed is a top POS system for retail businesses. Learn about its feature-rich software and advanced e-commerce, reporting and management tools.

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How to Apply a Break-Even Analysis to Your Business
By Simone Johnson | July 16, 2025

A break-even analysis helps you identify how much your business must sell to recoup costs. Learn how to use it to make smart decisions for your business.

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What Are the Benefits of Using Direct Deposit? A Complete Guide
By Simone Johnson | July 16, 2025

Direct deposit can benefit small businesses when set up correctly. Learn all about direct deposit, including the pros, cons, tax laws and implementation.

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What Is Meta Pay (Formerly Facebook Pay)?
By Donna Fuscaldo | July 14, 2025

Meta Pay lets businesses accept secure, fee-free payments across Meta’s platforms, making social selling easier with simple setup and purchase protection.

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What’s the Difference Between Net Income and Profit?
By Dachondra Cason | July 11, 2025

Profit and net income are found on your company's income statement. Learn the difference between these financial terms and what they mean for your company.

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How to Save Thousands of Dollars With the Employee Retention Credit
By Lauren Kubiak | July 11, 2025

Under the legislation, eligible employers can claim a refundable tax credit that is equal to 70 percent of the qualified wages they pay employees.

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How to Apply for a Business Credit Card
By Dock David Treece | July 09, 2025

A business credit card has distinct advantages, like simplified accounting. Learn how to choose, apply for and qualify for a business credit card.

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What Are Cash Advances and How Do They Work?
By Donna Fuscaldo | July 07, 2025

Cash advances are short-term loans that don't need an application or credit check, but they aren't always a good option. Learn cash advance pros and cons.

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What Is a Credit Card Imprinter?
By Kimberlee Leonard | July 03, 2025

A credit card imprinter is a physical device that makes an imprint of a credit card onto a carbon copy sales slip to process and track payments manually.

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Capital vs. Operating Grants: Which Does Your Business Need?
By Donna Fuscaldo | July 01, 2025

Capital and operating grants are two different ways to fund your business. Here's what you need to know before applying for a business grant.

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Restaurant Accounting: How It’s Different From Other Industries & Best Practices
By Dock David Treece | June 30, 2025

Restaurant accounting has specific needs and features. Here's a look at restaurant accounting methods and expenses, how tips factor in, and more.

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QuickBooks vs. Xero Comparison
By Mike Berner | June 27, 2025

QuickBooks and Xero are two of the most popular accounting software choices for small businesses. Here is how they compare.

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FreshBooks vs. QuickBooks Comparison
By Mike Berner | June 27, 2025

FreshBooks and QuickBooks are two of the best accounting software programs for small businesses. Here’s how they compare.

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QuickBooks Online Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | June 27, 2025

QuickBooks Online is an excellent small business accounting package. Learn about QuickBooks Online's features, like automation, security and integrations.

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QuickBooks Desktop vs. Online: Which Should You Use?
By Mark Fairlie | June 27, 2025

Should you use the desktop application or web browser version of QuickBooks? Here are some important updates about this software program.

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Wix Review
By Elizabeth Crumbly | June 26, 2025

Wix's POS excels in scheduling, integrates with top payment processors, but has high AmEx fees and $15 chargeback fees. It's only available in the US and Canada.

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Plooto Review
By Mike Berner | June 26, 2025

Plooto excels in payment automation with a 150,000-vendor network, but lacks full accounting features, a mobile app, and has limited integrations.

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BusinessLoans.com Review
By Mike Berner | June 26, 2025

BusinessLoans.com is a marketplace, not a lender, offering loans from $10K to $3M. Rates start at 9%, but funding can be slower than competitors.

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5 FreshBooks Alternatives
By Amanda Hoffman | June 24, 2025

While FreshBooks is popular accounting software, others might work better for your company. Learn about some alternatives.

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Business Loan vs. Crowdfunding: Which Is Best for You?
By Julie Thompson | June 23, 2025

When your small business needs a funding source, you may consider a loan or try crowdfunding. Learn how to choose the right option for your business.

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Gusto Payroll Software Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | June 18, 2025

Gusto helps small businesses manage payroll and HR processes. Explore its features, usability and limitations in our Gusto review.

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Helcim Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | June 18, 2025

Helcim offers transparent interchange-plus pricing, no monthly fees, free POS tools and strong support, making it a great all-in-one credit card platform.

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The SBSS Score Explained: What It Is and Why It Matters When Applying for a Loan
By Jamie Johnson | June 13, 2025

Your SBSS score matters when you're applying for a small business loan. Here's what you need to know.

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Accounts Payable vs Accounts Receivable: What You Need to Know
By Jamie Johnson | June 11, 2025

Accounts payable is money your business owes, and accounts receivable is money owed to you. Learn how accounts payable and accounts receivable differ.

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Square Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | June 10, 2025

Square is a top credit card processor with no fees, low rates and pay-as-you-go terms. Learn why Square is the best credit card processor for startups.

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Payment Gateway vs. Payment Processor Guide
By Jennifer Dublino | June 10, 2025

A payment gateway encrypts and transmits customer data; a processor moves funds between accounts. Both are essential for online credit card transactions.

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Credit Card Processing in High-Risk Industries
By Dachondra Cason | June 10, 2025

Businesses in high-risk industries, like gambling, can have a hard time finding a credit card processor or merchant account provider to handle their payments.