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The Best Credit Card Processors of 2025: Pricing and Hardware
By Mike Berner | March 19, 2025

We spent hundreds of of hours researching and hands-on testing all of the top credit credit card processors. Find out more about the ones we found to be the best.

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Is it Better to Buy or Lease a Car for Business?
By Max Freedman | March 19, 2025

Should you buy or lease the company car? Here are the pros and cons of each to help you weigh which is best for your needs.

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How to Get Professional Guidance for Your SMB on a Budget
By Amanda Hoffman | March 19, 2025

Discover budget-friendly ways for small businesses to access expert financial guidance.

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Why Offering Multiple Payment Methods Is a Must for SMBs
By Amanda Hoffman | March 19, 2025

Discover how to boost sales and loyalty by offering multiple payment options.

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What Is Accounting Automation and How Can It Help SMBs?
By Amanda Hoffman | March 19, 2025

Discover how accounting automation helps small businesses save time, reduce errors and improve cash flow.

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Stax Payments Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | March 19, 2025

Stax is a subscription-based credit card processor that lets businesses pay predictable costs. Learn why Stax integrations set it apart from competitors.

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Bambee HR Software Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | March 18, 2025

As an HRO solution with payroll software, Bambee is a great resource for tackling risk mitigation and other HR matters. See a detailed pricing breakdown.

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What Is Considered Wrongful Termination?
By Skye Schooley | March 18, 2025

Wrongfully terminating an employee can have significant implications. Learn how to avoid illegally firing an employee.

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Should Your Restaurant Be on Grubhub?
By Sean Peek | March 18, 2025

Learn how much Grubhub really costs restaurants and what it brings to the table.

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Returning Customers Spend 67 Percent More Than New Customers — Keep Your Customers Coming Back With a Recurring Revenue Sales Model
By Jennifer Dublino | March 18, 2025

Boost revenue with a recurring model — retain customers, ensure steady cash flow and scale your business.

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How Offering Professional Development Opportunities to Employees Helps Your Small Business
By Matt D’Angelo | March 18, 2025

Learn how offering professional development programs for your employees will benefit both your workforce and your business.

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Payment Gateway vs. Payment Processor Guide
By Jennifer Dublino | March 18, 2025

When your business must accept credit cards, you must understand payment gateways and payment processors. Here's how they work together for transactions.

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7 Things to Consider Before Starting a Restaurant
By Max Freedman | March 17, 2025

Before you launch your restaurant business, learn about important considerations, such as location, marketing and software.

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Clover Credit Card Processing Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | March 17, 2025

Clover provides POS software and hardware along with credit card processing services. Learn why Clover is our choice for the best POS credit card processor.

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Speed of Technology: The Business Cost of Keeping Your Software Updated
By Jeff Hale | March 17, 2025

Companies must consider the cost of software upgrades. Not keeping up can hit your bottom line, hinder productivity and make a business less competitive.

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The Best HR Software for Startups in 2025
By Skye Schooley | March 17, 2025

Even if your business is just getting off the ground, your company can benefit from high-quality HR software. See our best picks.

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The Best Human Resources Software of 2025
By Skye Schooley | March 14, 2025

HR software can simplify your human resource responsibilities. Learn what the best HR software options can do for your small business.

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The Best HR Outsourcing Services of 2025
By Skye Schooley | March 14, 2025

Human resource outsourcing services can simplify your human resource responsibilities. Learn about the best HROs available for your small business.

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Deel Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | March 14, 2025

Deel is a global PEO provider with various HR functions available. Learn why Deel is the best PEO for businesses that require global payroll services.

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SBA Loan Forgiveness for PPP, EIDL and 7(a) Loans
By Jamie Johnson | March 14, 2025

Loan forgiveness can differ depending on whether you’re talking about PPP, EIDL or SBA 7(a) loans. Learn the differences between each of these types.

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12 Reasons to Use Instagram for Your Business
By Kiely Kuligowski | March 14, 2025

With over one billion active users, Instagram makes it easy to grow your business on social media.

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How to Quickly and Easily Make Your Website GDPR Compliant (and Why You Should Immediately)
By Julie Thompson | March 14, 2025

GDPR is a sweeping data privacy law that impacts any business collecting data on EU citizens. Make sure your business is ready with these easy steps.

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Tebra Medical Billing Software Review and Pricing
By Leah Zitter | March 14, 2025

Tebra is a strong medical billing company that offers customizable and HIPAA-compliant EHR and practice management systems for no extra cost alongside its billing services.

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What Happens if You Can’t Repay Your SBA Loan?
By Donna Fuscaldo | March 14, 2025

Learn what happens when you can't pay back your small business loan from the SBA.

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Reengagement Email Strategy (With Examples)
By Tom Anziano | March 13, 2025

Learn what a reengagement email marketing strategy is, and see examples of how companies have recaptured the attention of their audiences.

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Support Employees’ Child Care Needs With a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
By Jane Genova | March 13, 2025

A dependent care flexible spending account (FSA) helps employees with child care and reduces tax liability. Learn if you should offer a dependent care FSA.

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The Ads Affair: How the Ad Industry Has Changed and Is Changing
By Tom Anziano | March 13, 2025

Marketing is still an important component to promoting a brand, but consumers are more savvy about the process. Here is what you need to know.

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The State of Workplace Theft in 2025
By Chad Brooks | March 13, 2025
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RingEX Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | March 13, 2025

RingCentral is an excellent business phone service because of its ease of use, wide selection of features and multiple price points.

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15 Benefits and Perks That Will Keep Your Remote Employees Happy
By Jennifer Dublino | March 13, 2025

An attractive benefits plan can help retain employees, lower turnover, and boost loyalty. Learn about 15 benefits and perks to offer your remote employees.