Business Finances
Your money matters, and our Business Finances hub can help you more effectively manage it. From securing funding and tracking revenue and expenses to bolstering cash flow, these resources can help you build a sturdy foundation for your fiscal house.
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Square vs. PayPal
By Jennifer Dublino | June 09, 2025
Square suits high-volume businesses with lower online fees and robust POS tools at 2.6% + $0.10. PayPal works for low-volume merchants needing flexibility.
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Merchant One vs. Square Comparison
By Jennifer Dublino | June 09, 2025
Merchant One charges interchange-plus pricing with $13.95 monthly fees and 24/7 support. Square offers flat 2.6% + 10¢ rates with no monthly fee on basic plans.
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Stripe vs Stax Comparison
By Mike Berner | June 09, 2025
Stax charges flat subscriptions ($99-$199 monthly plus 8-15¢ per transaction) for high-volume businesses. Stripe charges 2.9% + 30¢, better for e-commerce.
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National Processing Review
By Jennifer Dublino | June 09, 2025
National Processing offers interchange-plus pricing with locked-in low rates and works with new and high-risk businesses. Free SwipeSimple virtual terminal.
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Merchant One Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | June 09, 2025
MerchantOne offers custom interchange-plus pricing, 98% approval rate, Clover POS integration, and 175+ shopping cart connections for all business sizes.
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11 Ways to Help Protect Your Company (and Customers) When You Take Payments Online
By Jennifer Dublino | June 09, 2025
Secure online payments with 2FA, SSL certificates, PCI DSS compliance, cyber insurance, and secure platforms like BigCommerce, Shopify, and WooCommerce.
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Xero Accounting Software Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | May 05, 2025
Xero accounting software offers unlimited users, 1,000+ integrations, and plans from $12-$65/month with user-friendly interfaces for growing businesses.
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TouchBistro Review and Pricing
By Jamie Johnson | March 20, 2025
TouchBistro is a customizable POS system for restaurants of all sizes. Learn how TouchBistro works and the different features it offers.
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Clover POS System Review and Pricing
By Jamie Johnson | March 05, 2025
Clover is an all-in-one POS system for restaurants, retail stores and service-based businesses. Learn more about Clover and how it works.
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FreshBooks vs. Xero Comparison
By Tom Anziano | January 14, 2025
FreshBooks and Xero are two top accounting software programs for small businesses. Here’s how they compare.
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7 Medical Billing Tips for Small Practices
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | December 06, 2024
Streamline your medical billing process – and receive payment for your services faster – with these suggestions.
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SurePayroll Review and Pricing
By Matt D’Angelo | October 14, 2024
SurePayroll handles payroll tax management automatically for $29.99 per month plus $4 per employee, backed by Paychex with unlimited payroll run capability.
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Clover vs. Toast POS & Payment Processing Comparison
By Jennifer Dublino | September 30, 2024
Clover and Toast are payment processors that can provide POS functionality and hardware. Learn how their features, service and costs compare.
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CAKE Review
By Quinn Springett | September 30, 2024
Cake by Mad Mobile is an efficient POS system ideal for restaurants. Learn about Cake's ease of use, features, pricing, inventory management and support.
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Shopify vs. Square: Which POS Is Best for Your Business?
By Jamie Johnson | September 30, 2024
Shopify and Square are two popular POS systems for e-commerce. Learn how Shopify vs. Square compares and where each one stands out or falls short.
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Shopify POS Review and Pricing
By Lori Fairbanks | September 30, 2024
Shopify Payments charges 2.25% to 2.9% plus 30 cents per transaction. The platform integrates directly with Shopify stores and includes fraud analysis.
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Brilliant POS Review
By Quinn Springett | September 12, 2024
Brilliant is a cloud-based POS system with excellent employee management features. Learn how Brilliant can track wages, hours, payroll and schedules.
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Factors to Review When Choosing a Credit Card Payment Service
By Jennifer Dublino | July 01, 2024
Ready for your business to accept credit cards? Consider these 10 credit card payment services to choose the right one for your small business.
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Zoho Books Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | April 10, 2024
Zoho Books is an accounting solution that uses automation to make managing business finances easier. Learn about Zoho's features, integrations and more.
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FreshBooks Accounting Software Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | April 10, 2024
FreshBooks excels at invoicing with easy customization, time tracking, and recurring billing. Plans start at $15/month. Best for freelancers and SMBs.
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Business Loan Terms You Should Know
By Simone Johnson | March 06, 2024
When seeking a business loan for your small business, it's important to understand the terms banks use. Learn the most important business loan terms.
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How to Get the Best Credit Card Machine for Your Business
By Jennifer Dublino | February 14, 2024
You can choose from a variety of credit card machines with different capabilities and price points. Here are the best options.
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What SMBs Need to Know When Choosing a Small Business Loan
By Mike Berner | January 03, 2024
Read what experts say about obtaining funding for a small business.
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Founder vs. Investor: A Playbook for Getting Capital and Not Losing Your Company
By Dawn Allcot | October 03, 2023
A Q&A with authors Elizabeth Joy Zalman and Jerry Neumann
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Accion Review
By Mike Berner | September 14, 2023
Accion provides microloans to established small businesses and startups. Loan types, amounts and requirements vary by state.
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OnDeck Review
By Matt D’Angelo | September 13, 2023
OnDeck offers a non-bank alternative to getting loans and lines of credit for small businesses.
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Noble Funding Review
By Mike Berner | September 13, 2023
Noble Funding offers flexible business loans with lower monthly payments and extended terms, helping small businesses get the capital they need to grow.
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Crest Capital Business Loan and Financing Review
By Mike Berner | September 13, 2023
Crest Capital is an equipment financing company for small businesses, offering funding from $5,000 to over $500,000.
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Private Equity vs. Venture Capital: What’s the Difference?
By Donna Fuscaldo | April 07, 2023
Businesses can get a capital infusion via private equity and venture capital funding. Learn the differences between the two to choose the right option.
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How AI and Automation Technology Can Help Accountants
By Jamie Johnson | February 21, 2023
Artificial intelligence and automation are changing accounting. Learn how to mix accounting, AI and automation for a balance of brainpower and technology.