Business Finances

Here's everything you need to know about accounting software and the benefits of using it.

Proper budgeting and cash flow management can help protect your business from bankruptcy. Learn the steps you can take to avoid it.

Cash flow is critical for businesses, so managing it is key. Here's how to improve your business's cash flow situation.

IRS audits are stressful and costly. Learn best practices and tips that will reduce your chances of getting audited by the IRS and help you stay compliant.

A home-equity line of credit offers easy access to capital to start your business, but it puts your most important personal asset – your home – at risk.

Learn about digital payment methods your business should consider accepting.

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

Mobile payments provide a fast and easy way for restaurants to receive payments, but there are pros and cons to this method. Here is what you need to know.

Defaulting on an SBA loan is serious; you can face bank levies, wage garnishment and foreclosure. But some cases allow forgiveness. Learn if you qualify.

Angel investors are accredited investors who use their money to help businesses they view as worthwhile. Learn how to find and work with them.

The pandemic’s Paycheck Protection Program offered relief to businesses. Here is what you should know about the loan forgiveness process.

With this guide, learn how a point-of-sale (POS) system can transform your business by increasing sales, maximizing results and reducing waste.

Rippling's platform has hundreds of integrations and a user-friendly workflow builder. Learn why it's the best payroll system for automating processes.

Rapid Finance provides same-day funding for term loans, lines of credit, and merchant cash advances from $500 to $10 million with fast online applications.

This comparison guide breaks down the similarities and differences between ADP and Gusto payroll solutions for small businesses.

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

Read our comparison of Stripe and PayPal to see which provider can best help your business accept payments.

This comparison of Stripe and Authorize.net examines the pros and cons of each, and how they stack up against one another in price and features.

Evaluate these five elements before you move forward with refinancing.

Find out how Lightspeed and Square compare to see which POS system and payment processor is right for your business.

This guide compares the Gusto and QuickBooks payroll software solutions for small businesses to help you choose the right one for your company.

Clover and Square are top credit card processors with various features that appeal to different businesses. Here's how their services and costs compare.

Wave is an accounting software that offers a free option and useful payroll tools, making it a strong choice for small businesses on a budget.

Our Melio accounting software review covers its affordable pricing and effective invoicing and bill pay tools.

FinTech is the financial technology fueling innovation in payment processing, lending, wealth management, and more. Learn how FinTech is changing business.

Top business grants for women include Amber Grant ($10,000 monthly), Cartier Women's Initiative ($100,000), IFundWomen, and Tory Burch Foundation programs.

Clover combines flat-rate processing (2.6% + 10¢ in-person) with proprietary POS hardware, 200+ apps, and industry-specific plans for retail and dining.

Stax (formerly Fattmerchant) offers subscription-based merchant services with wholesale interchange pricing, 200+ integrations, and flexible POS hardware.

Learn why cash flow statements are essential for business survival, how they track liquidity and solvency, and key strategies for financial management.