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Best Payroll Services for 2024
By Jamie Johnson | May 17, 2024

We've conducted extensive research to find the best payroll service providers for small businesses in 2024, including solutions for sole proprietors and household employers.

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Best Credit Card Processing Companies of 2024
By Elsier Otachi | May 17, 2024

This page includes the best credit card processors of 2024 and a buyer’s guide that can help you choose the right service for your small business.

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Best Business Loans for 2024
By Max Freedman | May 17, 2024

Here are the best business loans and financing options available to small businesses. We highlight the best lenders for SBA loans, conventional loans, as well as the best alternative lenders.

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The Best Business Accounting Software Services of 2024
By Max Freedman | May 17, 2024

We’ve reviewed dozens of accounting software platforms so you don’t have to — and detailed our top 11 picks in this guide.

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The Best Collection Agency Services of 2024
By Donna Fuscaldo | May 17, 2024

Here is our guide to choosing the right debt collection agency for your business needs. We break down our best picks and explain legal considerations, risks, and rewards.

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The Best Payroll Services for One Employee
By Max Freedman | May 17, 2024

We studied dozens of vendors to help you find the best payroll services for one employee based on pricing, employee benefits inclusion and more.

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Cheapest Credit Card Processors
By Steven Melendez | May 17, 2024

A review of the most affordable credit card processing options for your small business.

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The 9 Best POS Systems for Small Businesses: Our Top Picks for 2024
By Jamie Johnson | May 17, 2024

The right POS system allows businesses to accept payments, manage inventory and improve the guest experience. Here are the best POS systems for 2024.

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The Best Employee Retirement Plans for Small Businesses 2024
By Max Freedman | May 15, 2024

An employee retirement plan is an employer-sponsored benefit that helps workers save and invest a portion of their salaries, allowing the money to grow until they retire.

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The Best POS Systems for Restaurants in 2024
By Max Freedman | May 15, 2024

Some POS systems are better cut out for restaurants than others. These are our top POS picks for restaurants.

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The Best Accounting Software Services for Restaurants in 2024
By Max Freedman | May 15, 2024

The best restaurant accounting software streamlines stock ordering, expense management, financial reporting, and other key monetary needs and decisions.

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The Best Credit Card Processing Companies for Restaurants in 2024
By Tom Anziano | May 15, 2024

Find out what credit card processor will best help your restaurant accept payments for the lowest price.

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The Best POS Systems for Retail Businesses
By Shayna Waltower | May 15, 2024

Every POS system offers something different from the next. We’ll help you find the best one for your retail business.

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The Best POS Systems for Coffee Shops in 2024
By Tom Anziano | May 15, 2024

Find out which POS system will help turn your coffee shop into a local hotspot.

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The Best Accounting Software Services for Self-Employed and Freelancers in 2024
By Max Freedman | May 15, 2024

The best accounting software for self-employed and freelance users are excellent for invoicing, quarterly tax payments, expense management or all three.

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The Best POS Systems for Bars
By Nicole Fallon | May 15, 2024

For bars that need a point-of-sale (POS) system tailored to their business needs, here are five solid POS options on the market.

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The Best Accounting Software Services for Contractors in 2024
By Max Freedman | May 15, 2024

Contractors need to convert estimates to invoices, manage supply levels and track labor hours. Accounting software for contractors achieves this and more.

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The Best Payroll Services for Restaurants in 2024
By Tom Anziano | May 15, 2024

Read our guide to finding the best payroll service for your restaurant.

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The Best POS Systems for Convenience Stores in 2024
By Tom Anziano | May 15, 2024

See how the top POS systems stack up to decide which one is best for your convenience store.

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The Best Payroll Services for Contractors
By Nicole Fallon | May 15, 2024

Businesses that pay independent contractors face unique payroll challenges. Learn about payroll services with features that make paying contractors easier.

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The Best POS Systems for Grocery Stores
By Max Freedman | May 15, 2024

Grocery stores need to accept EBT payments, scan bar codes and manage inventory. The best grocery store POS systems power all these functions.

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The Best Accounting Software for Multiple Businesses in 2024
By Max Freedman | May 15, 2024

To help you choose the best accounting software for multiple businesses, we researched and tested dozens of options.

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The 5 Best Accounting Software Choices for E-commerce Businesses: Our Top Picks for 2024
By Mike Berner | May 15, 2024

The right accounting software helps e-commerce sellers with tax preparation, inventory management, invoicing and more. Here are the best services for 2024.

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Lightspeed Review
By Jamie Johnson | April 29, 2024

Lightspeed's POS system is designed for retail businesses, restaurants and golf courses. Learn whether Lightspeed is the right choice for your business.

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Melio Accounting Software
By Max Freedman | April 25, 2024

With options to add bills manually, in bulk or automatically via QuickBooks and Xero integrations, Melio’s free ACH bank payment tools streamline accounts payable management.

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Intuit QuickBooks Online Review
By Max Freedman | April 22, 2024

Through researching and testing QuickBooks Online, we decided that it deserves its reputation as the leading accounting software platform.

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Xero Accounting Software Review and Pricing Plans
By Max Freedman | April 16, 2024

Based on our accounting software research, Xero is the best platform for tracking and paying bills. Read our review to learn why.

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Wave Financial Review
By Simone Johnson | April 16, 2024

Wave is free, cloud-based accounting software that is viable for freelancers and businesses with fewer than 10 employees.

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Neat Review
By Max Freedman | April 16, 2024

Neat offers numerous ways to upload and organize accounts payable documents, plus its reports are highly customizable, filterable, clean and legible.

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Plooto Review
By Max Freedman | April 16, 2024

Plooto is our top accounting software pick for automating accounts payable. Read our review to learn why it’s a great supplement to Xero and QuickBooks.