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Financial Tools

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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Smarter Bookkeeping with AI-Powered Reconciliation
By Miranda Fraraccio | January 02, 2026

AI-powered integrations and features in modern bookkeeping software like QuickBooks can make account reconciliation easier, faster and more accurate.

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Gusto vs. Paychex Comparison: Comparing Two of Our Top HR Solutions
By Skye Schooley | December 18, 2025

Gusto and Paychex are excellent HR solutions with payroll and essential human resources features. Here's how they compare in pricing, usability and more.

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QuickBooks Desktop vs. Online: Which Should You Use?
By Mark Fairlie | December 18, 2025

Should you use the desktop application or web browser version of QuickBooks? Here are some important updates about this software program.

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Best Restaurant POS Systems
By Quinn Springett | December 15, 2025

Toast, Lightspeed, and TouchBistro provide restaurant POS systems with order management, inventory tracking and customer loyalty programs.

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The Best Accounting Software Choices for E-commerce Businesses: Our Top Picks for 2026
By Mike Berner | December 15, 2025

Top accounting software for ecommerce like Xero and QuickBooks Online provide tools for inventory tracking, sales tax management and financial reporting.

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Rippling Payroll Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | November 10, 2025

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

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Rapid Finance Review
By Mike Berner | November 08, 2025

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.

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Gusto vs. ADP: Which Payroll Software Is Right for Your Business?
By Tom Anziano | November 07, 2025

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

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Stripe vs. PayPal
By Dock David Treece | November 04, 2025

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

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Stripe vs. Authorize.net: Credit Card Processing Comparison
By Jamie Johnson | November 04, 2025

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.

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Lightspeed vs. Square: POS Comparison
By Tom Anziano | November 03, 2025

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

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Gusto vs. QuickBooks Payroll: Which Payroll Software Is the Best Option for Your Business?
By Dachondra Cason | November 03, 2025

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

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Clover vs. Square: Comparing Two of Our Top Credit Card Processing Picks
By Eduardo Vasconcellos | November 03, 2025

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

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The Best POS Systems for Convenience Stores in 2026
By Tom Anziano | October 31, 2025

Leading POS systems for convenience stores like Clover, GoDaddy and Shopify offer inventory tracking, sales analytics and online ordering capabilities.

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The Best POS Systems for Bars
By Nicole Fallon | October 31, 2025

Bar POS systems like Toast, TouchBistro and CAKE offer features like tab management, drink recipes and real-time reporting for bar operations.

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The Best Restaurant Payroll Software in 2026
By Tom Anziano | October 31, 2025

QuickBooks, OnPay and ADP offer payroll software for restaurants with features like employee scheduling, tip tracking and tax compliance.

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The Best Payroll Services for One Employee
By Max Freedman | October 31, 2025

Even businesses with one employee need to run payroll. Services like OnPay, QuickBooks, Gusto, Paychex and Rippling offer good options.

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The Best Accounting Software Services for Contractors in 2026
By Max Freedman | October 30, 2025

QuickBooks and FreshBooks offer contractor-friendly accounting software with features like expense tracking, invoicing and tax estimation.

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The Best Accounting Software for Multiple Businesses
By Max Freedman | October 30, 2025

QuickBooks Online and Xero offer robust features for managing finances across multiple businesses, including consolidated reporting and multi-currency support.

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Wave Financial Review
By Simone Johnson | October 30, 2025

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.

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Melio Accounting Software
By Max Freedman | October 29, 2025

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

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Intuit TurboTax Review
By Andrew Martins | October 29, 2025
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Clover Credit Card Processing Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | October 14, 2025

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

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Stax Payments Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | October 14, 2025

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

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GoDaddy POS Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | October 07, 2025

GoDaddy POS charges 2.5% per transaction with Smart Terminal hardware starting at $149. The system tracks sales with easy setup and payroll integration.

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NetSuite Accounting Software Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | September 24, 2025

Oracle NetSuite is a cloud ERP integrating finance, sales, supply chain, and HR tools. Pricing starts around $999 per month licensing plus $99 per user.

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SBG Funding Review 2026: $5M Loans, 24-Hour Funding, 85% Approval
By Mike Berner | September 12, 2025

SBG Funding offers fast funding and flexible terms on loans up to $5 million, earning a 9 out of 10 rating and our pick for best lender for flexible terms.

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Epos Now Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | September 10, 2025

Epos Now is a top point-of-sale (POS) system known for excellent integrations. Learn about Epos Now's features, limitations, pricing, support and more.

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Square Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | August 15, 2025

Square is a top credit card processor with no fees, low rates and pay-as-you-go terms. Learn why Square is the best credit card processor for startups.

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The Best Credit Card Processors for Restaurants in 2026
By Mike Berner | August 12, 2025

The best restaurant credit card processors include Square, Clover, Toast and Helcim, offering strong POS features, transparent pricing and fast deposits.