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How to Create Payroll Journal Entries
By Max Freedman | January 05, 2024

Successful businesses must stay on top of their accounting. Learn how to use payroll journal entries to track wages and other financial data.

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Guide to Employee Bonuses
By David Gargaro | January 04, 2024

Employee bonuses are any compensation paid in excess of an employee's base salary or hourly wage. Learn how to structure and implement employee bonuses.

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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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The Best Business Grants for Women
By Kiely Kuligowski | January 03, 2024

Women-run businesses make up nearly half of all businesses, yet they're far behind in business funding. Learn about grants for women entrepreneurs to help close the gap.

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How Much Do Payroll Services Cost?
By Sean Peek | January 03, 2024

If you plan to outsource payroll, CPAs and payroll services are good options. Here's a look at what CPAs and payroll services offer and how much they cost.

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What’s the Difference Between a Grant and a Business Loan?
By Skye Schooley | January 03, 2024

Learn whether a grant or loan is better for your business, the different types of each, how to choose between them and the best loan providers.

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How to Properly Use a Credit Card to Finance Your Small Business
By Ruth Hoffmann | January 03, 2024

Credit cards offer an effective way to fund a small business, but only if you pay off your balance each month and take advantage of the available perks.

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TriNet Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | January 02, 2024

TriNet ensures error-free payroll processing. Learn why we chose TriNet as the best payroll service with time tracking and scheduling tools.

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How to Charge Interest and Late Fees on Unpaid Invoices
By Jennifer Dublino | December 21, 2023

When clients don't pay invoices, your business's cash flow is affected. Learn how and when to charge interest and late fees on invoices to recoup funds.

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Pros and Cons of Merchant Cash Advance Loans
By Max Freedman | December 12, 2023

Considering a merchant cash advance for your business? Before accepting one, learn the pros and cons.

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What Is General Ledger Accounting?
By Jamie Johnson | November 30, 2023

Maintaining a general ledger helps you gauge a business's financial health and avoid accounting mistakes. Learn what a general ledger is and how it works.

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How to Save Thousands of Dollars With the Employee Retention Credit
By Lauren Kubiak | November 16, 2023

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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Venmo for Business: Is It Right for You?
By Jennifer Dublino | November 16, 2023

Venmo is known for peer-to-peer payments. But Venmo for Business makes payments easy for small businesses. Learn the pros and cons of Venmo for Business.

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How a Cash Advance Works
By Donna Fuscaldo | November 10, 2023

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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Truist Loan Review and Rates
By Mike Berner | November 08, 2023

Truist is a traditional bank lender resulting from the merger of SunTrust Bank and BB&T Bank in late 2019. The company provides a variety of small business financing options, including U.S. Small...

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Stripe Payment Processing Review and Pricing
By Lori Fairbanks | November 08, 2023

Stripe provides payment processing for online businesses in 25 countries. Its developer toolkit allows you to customize it for your website or mobile app, and it comes with more than 100 features,...

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Rapid Finance Review
By Mike Berner | November 08, 2023

Rapid Finance bills itself as a company offering fast and easy small business loans. The company lends to small businesses in any industry, as long as the business has shown signs of profitability...

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National Processing Review
By Jennifer Dublino | November 08, 2023

National Processing offers credit card processing for retail, restaurant, and online businesses, as well as those that sell over the phone or by mail order. It has interchange-plus pricing and you...

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Chase Payment Solutions Review
By Mike Berner | November 08, 2023

Chase Payment Solutions is Chase Bank's credit card processing arm. Learn why Chase Payment Solutions is the top credit card processor for data analytics.

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BusinessLoans.com Review
By Mike Berner | November 08, 2023
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ZarMoney Review
By Mike Berner | November 08, 2023

ZarMoney is a standout accounting solution with simple pricing and robust integrations. Learn why it's the best accounting software for report generation.

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SBG Funding Review
By Mike Berner | November 08, 2023

Smart Business Growth (SBG) Funding prides itself on helping small businesses by making the loan application process easier. From a quick application process and minimal paperwork to fast funding,...

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SBA Loan Forgiveness for PPP, EIDL and 7(a) Loans
By Jamie Johnson | November 06, 2023

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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Why Small Businesses Need Online Payment Apps
By Donna Fuscaldo | November 06, 2023

More and more customers prefer to purchase items using online payment apps. Here are the pros and cons of your business offering this method.

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How to Calculate Night Shift Differential Pay
By Max Freedman | November 06, 2023

Night shift differential pay applies to employees who don't typically work night shifts. Learn how to calculate and apply night shift differential pay.

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Understanding and Utilizing Total Compensation Packages
By Patrick Proctor | November 06, 2023

Determining total employee compensation is critical to keeping employees happy and attracting top job candidates. Here is how to calculate it.

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How to Apply for a Business Credit Card
By Dock David Treece | November 02, 2023

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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Everything to Know About Business Checking Account Fees
By Donna Fuscaldo | November 01, 2023

Here's a look at the business checking account fees you could face and how to avoid them.

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What Is an Audited Financial Statement?
By Max Freedman | October 30, 2023

Learn what an audited financial statement is, why your business might need one, and how unaudited accounting reports differ.

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10 Critical Elements of Professional Invoices
By Megan Totka | October 30, 2023

Invoicing is crucial for small business cash flow. Learn how to create an effective professional invoice that increases the likelihood of timely payments.