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There are plenty of financial tools and services that can improve the way you manage for business’s money. Whether it's accounting software, credit card processors or business loans, these finance products can provide you with the funds you need to run your business and the means to effectively manage them.

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5 Best Restaurant POS Systems
By Quinn Springett | February 04, 2025

Our recommendations for the best restaurant POS systems, such as TouchBistro and Toast, feature high-quality tools for food and beverage businesses.

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The Best Online Payroll Services of 2025
By Jessica Elliott | February 04, 2025

Our team has compared the best online payroll services for 2025. See up-to-date reviews and costs for the top services.

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Overhead Cost and How to Calculate It
By Dock David Treece | February 04, 2025

Overhead costs are expenses tied to things other than the production of goods or services. Here's how to calculate overhead.

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The Best Accounting and Invoice-Generating Software for 2025
By Mike Berner | February 03, 2025

Our team has compared the best accounting software. See up-to-date comparisons, reviews and costs for the top-rated accounting programs.

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How Much Do Payroll Services Cost?
By Sean Peek | January 30, 2025

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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Clover POS System Review and Pricing
By Jamie Johnson | January 29, 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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How to Accept Credit Card Payments: A Beginner’s Guide
By Adam Uzialko | January 29, 2025

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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The Best POS Systems of 2025
By Quinn Springett | January 28, 2025

Before choosing a POS system, check out our reviews of the best picks for 2025.

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How to File Employee Payroll Taxes
By David Gargaro | January 28, 2025

This guide to filing payroll taxes can help any business with employees manage their payroll and meet their tax obligations.

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Using Form 941 to Pay Quarterly Payroll Taxes
By David Gargaro | January 23, 2025

Businesses must file Form 941 quarterly to report the total taxes withheld from employees' paychecks. Here's everything you need to know about Form 941.

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How to Plan for Hourly Employees in Your Budget
By Julie Thompson | January 23, 2025

Many businesses hire hourly employees with varying hours. Learn how to determine and calculate the average cost of an hourly employee to your business.

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The Best PayPal Alternatives
By Anna Baluch | January 23, 2025

PayPal is a popular payment facilitator. However, several alternatives may be better suited to your business. Learn about the best PayPal alternatives.

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The Best Credit Card Processors of 2025: Pricing and Hardware
By Mike Berner | January 23, 2025

We spent hundreds of of hours researching and hands-on testing all of the top credit credit card processors. Find out more about the ones we found to be the best.

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Time to Ditch Cash? Why Credit Cards Only Might Make Sense at Your Restaurant
By Jennifer Dublino | January 22, 2025

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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How to Conduct a Payroll Audit
By Max Freedman | January 21, 2025

Payroll audits can be beneficial to your business. Learn how to conduct one with this step-by-step guide and get software recommendations.

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The Best Way to Take Payments With Your iPhone
By Jennifer Dublino | January 17, 2025

Entrepreneurs with mobile operations must be able to accept payments on the go. Learn how to accept payments via iPhone and which payment processors to use.

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7 Things Most Small Businesses Don’t Know About Credit Card Payment Processing
By Jennifer Dublino | January 16, 2025

Credit card payment processing brings risks that can expose your small business to fines, data breaches and more. Learn what SMBs must know about payment processing.

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Spend Wisely: How to Get the Most Out of Your Business Credit Cards
By Jennifer Dublino | January 16, 2025

As an SMB owner you’ll need quick access to funds. Here is how to maximize the benefits and reduce the risks of using your business credit card.

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Merchant One vs. Square Comparison
By Jennifer Dublino | January 15, 2025
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Assets in Business Accounting: Types & Determining Value
By Sean Peek | January 15, 2025

Assets refer to resources that can be converted into cash. Learn how assets work, the various types of assets, how to determine an asset's value and more.

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10 Tips for Choosing a Credit Card Processor for Your Construction Company
By Lori Fairbanks | January 15, 2025

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

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Guide to Employer Payroll Taxes
By Julie Thompson | January 14, 2025

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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What Is a Credit Card Imprinter?
By Jennifer Post | January 14, 2025

Credit card imprinters used to be a popular tool for small businesses. As they have fallen out of favor for many, learn if they're still a fit for you.

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How to Choose a POS Cash Register
By Jennifer Dublino | January 13, 2025

Choosing a processing system to handle payments is an important part of your business. But there is a register to fit every establishment’s needs.

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How to Calculate Blended Overtime Pay
By Max Freedman | January 10, 2025

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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The Best Mobile Credit Card Processing Solutions of 2025
By Lori Fairbanks | January 10, 2025

With mobile credit card processing, you can accept payments from mobile devices. See our picks for the best mobile credit card processors in 2025.

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Stripe vs. Square Credit Card Processing Comparison
By Jennifer Dublino | January 10, 2025

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

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The Best Accounting Software for Restaurants
By Mike Berner | January 08, 2025

This article reviews the best accounting and invoicing software providers for restaurants.

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The Best Merchant Account Services
By Jennifer Dublino | January 08, 2025

See our expert and unbiased reviews of the top 10 merchant services. Compare 2025's top-ranked merchant account services for free at business.com.

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Stax vs. Square: Credit Card Processor Comparison
By Jennifer Dublino | January 07, 2025

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