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Payment Gateway vs. Payment Processor
By Jennifer Dublino | April 04, 2024

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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How to Choose a Mobile POS System
By Skye Schooley | April 04, 2024

There are a lot of mobile point-of-sale apps out there. How do you choose the best mobile POS for your business?

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Guide to Merchant Accounts
By Jennifer Dublino | April 04, 2024

If your company wants to accept credit cards, you should know all about merchant accounts and payment facilitators. Here are the essentials.

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How to Accept Credit Card Payments: A Beginner’s Guide
By Adam Uzialko | April 04, 2024

Consumers expect companies to accept credit and debit cards and digital payments. Learn how to select a payment processor and start accepting credit cards.

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Guide to Credit Card Processing Fees
By Jennifer Dublino | April 04, 2024

Most businesses must accept credit cards to succeed. Learn about the rates and fees involved with processing card transactions and how to negotiate fees.

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10 Tips for Choosing a Credit Card Processor for Your Construction Company
By Lori Fairbanks | April 04, 2024

Construction companies have special credit card processing considerations. Learn how to choose the best payment processor for your construction business.

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How to Accept Apple Pay
By Jennifer Dublino | April 04, 2024

Apple is a secure, contactless mobile payment method popular with consumers and businesses. Learn how your business can accept Apple Pay.

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Accounts Payable vs. Accounts Receivable: What You Need to Know
By Jamie Johnson | April 04, 2024

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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What is Payroll Reporting?
By Julie Thompson | April 02, 2024

Payroll reports list pay rates, hours, overtime, vacation, withholdings and more. Here's what your business needs to know about payroll reporting.

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Toast POS Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | April 01, 2024

Toast is a top POS system with extensive restaurant features. Learn why Toast's online ordering functionality stands out in the restaurant POS system area.

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Square vs. PayPal
By Jennifer Dublino | April 01, 2024

Square and PayPal give merchants an easy and convenient way to accept credit cards. Learn how their features, plans, pricing and integrations compare.

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Clover vs. Toast Comparison
By Jennifer Dublino | April 01, 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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The 8 Cheapest Franchises to Buy in 2024
By Sean Peek | April 01, 2024

Franchises are a good way to own and run a business without having to determine what to sell or how to market it. Learn about low-cost opportunities.

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How to Accept Mobile Payments via SMS
By Jennifer Dublino | April 01, 2024

Accepting customer payments by SMS text can be quick and secure. Learn how to start accepting SMS payments and why this feature can improve your business.

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Clover Credit Card Processing Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | April 01, 2024

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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What Happens If You Can’t Repay Your SBA Loan?
By Donna Fuscaldo | March 28, 2024

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

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How to Get Your Business Loan Application Approved
By Donna Fuscaldo | March 26, 2024

These steps will help you get your business loan application approved and secure the funding your business needs.

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The SBSS Score Explained: What It Is and Why It Matters When Applying for a Loan
By Jamie Johnson | March 25, 2024

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

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Everything You Need to Know About the Statement of Shareholder Equity
By Donna Fuscaldo | March 25, 2024

A statement of shareholder equity can tell you if your business is doing well or if it's time to fine-tune some of your activities.

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There’s a Fee for That: Pros and Cons of Surcharging Credit Cards
By Jennifer Dublino | March 25, 2024

Should you start surcharging to mitigate credit card processing fees? Learn the pros and cons of surcharging, as well as some alternatives.

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Credit Card Receivables Financing
By Jennifer Dublino | March 18, 2024

Credit card receivables are a vital short-term financing source. Learn how to leverage your credit card receivables to get cash for your business quickly.

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What to Do if You’re Behind on Your Taxes
By Jennifer Dublino | March 14, 2024

Getting behind on your taxes can result in penalties, including liens and levies on your business. Here's what to do if you're past due.

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What Is a POS System? (And Other Common Questions Answered)
By Skye Schooley | March 12, 2024

You've been told you need a POS system, but how does one work, how can it benefit your business, and what are its advantages over a cash register?

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4 Digital Payment Methods: Is Your Business Ready for Them?
By Sammi Caramela | March 12, 2024

As the world becomes more digital, consumers want payment options. Here are four digital payment methods your business can offer to process transactions.

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Time to Ditch Cash? Why Credit Cards Only Might Make Sense
By Jennifer Dublino | March 12, 2024

There are many advantages to going cashless. Here is why your restaurant might want to use credit cards only for payment.

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What Are Payroll Liabilities?
By Julie Thompson | March 12, 2024

Payroll liabilities are payroll-related fees your company owes. Learn payroll liability types, how they differ from payroll expenses, and how to pay them.

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Guide to Employer Payroll Taxes
By Julie Thompson | March 12, 2024

Understanding payroll taxes and deductions is critical for business owners. Learn how payroll taxes work and how to calculate payroll taxes.

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Accounting Cycle 101
By Dachondra Cason | March 11, 2024

The accounting cycle tracks a transaction until it's added to your company's financial statement. Follow this eight-step process to organize the data.

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Is It Time to Hire a CPA?
By Max Freedman | March 08, 2024

Knowing when to hire a CPA can have a dramatic impact on your business's financial health. Find out all of your tax options here.

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Wave Accounting Software Alternatives
By Jamie Johnson | March 08, 2024

Wave is a good option for accounting software, but it has certain limitations. Consider seven Wave alternatives that can grow with your business.