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Latest: Advice, Tips and Resources in Finance

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What Is a Discretionary Bonus?
By David Gargaro | October 13, 2023

Learn about discretionary bonuses and their regulatory and tax implications, as well as the bonus structures that best avoid triggering additional taxes.

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Gusto Payroll Software Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | October 11, 2023

Gusto helps small businesses manage payroll and HR processes. Explore its features, usability and limitations in our Gusto review.

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How to Calculate Blended Overtime Pay
By Max Freedman | October 11, 2023

When a multiwage employee works overtime, which of their wage rates do you base their overtime rates? Blended overtime pay answers this question.

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Biz2Credit Review and Rates
By Mike Berner | October 05, 2023

Biz2Credit is an online marketplace for small business funding. The company connects small businesses in need of funding with lenders. It can help small businesses obtain a variety of loans,...

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Which Business Credit Card Fees Are Tax-Deductible?
By Dock David Treece | September 15, 2023

Businesses can deduct credit card annual fees and other fees as business expenses. Learn how to deduct business credit card fees on your taxes correctly.

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QuickBooks Payroll Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | September 14, 2023

Pay employees and contractors with Intuit QuickBooks Payroll. See why this is the best payroll solution for businesses seeking an accounting integration.

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Accion Review
By Mike Berner | September 14, 2023

Accion is a small business microloan lender. The company provides two types of loans: one for established businesses and one for startups. Loan types, amounts and requirements vary by state. Each...

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OnPay Payroll Software Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | September 14, 2023

OnPay’s user-friendly payroll tools and excellent customer support make it the best payroll service for small businesses. Explore features and pricing.

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Paychex Payroll Software Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | September 14, 2023

Paychex offers enterprise-grade onboarding, payroll and HR features. Learn why it’s our top pick for larger businesses needing payroll services.

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Fundbox Business Loan Review and Rates
By Mike Berner | September 13, 2023

Fundbox offers business owners a way to fix their cash flow by advancing payments for their outstanding invoices. There are no approval processes, forms to fill out, phone calls to make or...

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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 provides loans to businesses beginning at a minimum amount of $50,000. It's a reputable company that has provided and organized more than $400 million in loans for small businesses, and...

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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. You can finance equipment from another vendor or partner with one of Crest's...

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Balboa Capital Business Loan Review
By Mike Berner | September 13, 2023

Balboa Capital is an alternative lender that provides loans for small and midsize businesses. Small business owners can choose from several different types of loans, including standard small business...

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Flagship Merchant Services Review and Pricing
By Donna Fuscaldo | September 13, 2023

Flagship Merchant Services offers favorable month-to-month terms to all its merchants, with no setup, gateway setup or early termination fees. This full-service credit card processing company has low...

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isolved Payroll Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | September 13, 2023

isolved lets small businesses design custom HR and payroll systems. Learn why we chose isolved as the best payroll software for plan customization.

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PayPal Business Loans Review
By Matt D’Angelo | September 13, 2023

PayPal offers both term loans and working capital loans to small businesses with a PayPal Business account.

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Fora Financial Review
By Mike Berner | September 13, 2023

Fora Financial offers working capital loans for small businesses. Loans range from $5,000 to $500,000. This merchant cash advance company extends its offers to small businesses that have been in...

Article
Severance: Keep Your Departments From Going to War
By Ali Saleh | July 10, 2023

Season 1 leaves a lot to the imagination, but one thing is very clear: Lumon Industries does not want its departments collaborating.

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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 to Find and Attract Business Investors
By Jennifer Dublino | March 22, 2023

Startups often turn to investors to help grow their businesses. Learn how to find a business investor and what to look for.

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How to Cash In on Your Excess Inventory
By Bennett Conlin | March 13, 2023

Businesses often deal with excess inventory that ties up cash and prevents you from investing in other areas. Learn how to turn excess inventory into cash.

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Supply Chain Finance or Invoice Factoring: Which Is Better for Managing Cash Flow?
By Sean Peek | February 28, 2023

How to assess if supply chain finance is right for your business or if invoice factoring would work better for your company’s needs?

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How to Decide on Your Company’s Fiscal Year
By Catherine vanVonno | February 21, 2023

Choosing when to start a fiscal year may seem minor, but this step can hugely impact your business. Learn the factors that affect your fiscal year's start.

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What Is Medical Billing and Coding?
By Leah Zitter | February 21, 2023

Medical billing and coding systems ensure that health providers get paid for their services. Learn the steps in medical billing and medical coding.

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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.