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10 Tax Solutions for Small Businesses
By Sally Herigstad | September 22, 2023

Tax apps, business tax software and other tools can help small business owners stay on top of tax obligations. Discover 10 small business tax solutions.

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Freelance Taxes: What Every Freelancer Needs to Know
By Paula Fernandes | September 22, 2023

Freelancers are responsible for figuring out their own tax obligations and when to pay. Learn how to pay taxes as a freelancer.

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Small Business Credit Card Processing: What You Need to Know
By Julianna Lopez | September 22, 2023

Learn the basics of credit card processing, including fees, transaction types, and pros and cons.

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Medical Billing and Collection Tips From the Pros
By Paula Fernandes | September 22, 2023

Experts share their advice, from the obvious to the unexpected. Plus, find the best medical billing software.

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Top 6 Best QuickBooks Alternatives: A Complete Guide
By Vishal Sanjay | September 21, 2023

This article offers the best alternatives to QuickBooks for small business accounting software.

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How to Define Accounting for Business
By Matt D’Angelo | September 21, 2023

Business owners should understand the basics of accounting, including what accountants do. Learn how to improve your fundamental accounting knowledge.

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What Is Bookkeeping?
By Cynthia Uzialko | September 19, 2023

This intro to bookkeeping defines the term and describes how bookkeeping relates to your business’s accounting methods.

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What Is Skip Tracing In Debt Collection?
By Max Freedman | September 19, 2023

Skip tracing can help you find someone who is trying to avoid paying a debt owed to your business. Here’s what it is and when to employ it.

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Small Business Guide to Charitable Giving and Tax Deductions
By Bennett Conlin | September 19, 2023

Making charitable contributions through your business helps others and may also provide unique benefits. Learn how charitable giving affects your business.

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The 8 Types of Accounting
By Cynthia Uzialko | September 18, 2023

This guide describes eight accounting methods small businesses can use to manage their finances.

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What Is the Accounting Cycle?
By Vishal Sanjay | September 15, 2023

Learn the accounting cycle, an eight-step process for recording and analyzing your company's financial activities to ensure accurate bookkeeping.

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How to Accept Mobile Credit Card Payments
By Bennett Conlin | September 07, 2023

Accepting mobile credit card payments allows your business to make sales anywhere, anytime. Find out how mobile credit card readers work.

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Effective Tips for Negotiating Lower Credit Card Processing Fees
By Rebecka Green | September 07, 2023

Follow these tips to get a better deal with your credit card processor.

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Should You Hire a Debt Collection Attorney for Your Business?
By Max Freedman | September 07, 2023

Sometimes you need a debt collection attorney to help you recover outstanding debt from clients. Here is when to hire one.

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Should You Hire a Collection Agency?
By Dawn Kuczwara | September 07, 2023

Hiring a collection agency is a big decision, but sometimes it’s a necessary step to be paid what you’re owed. This guide explains what to expect.

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What Should Your Profit Margins Be?
By Dock David Treece | September 07, 2023

Learn why profit margins are important to your business and how to maximize them.

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What Is a Lien?
By Simone Johnson | September 07, 2023

A lien gives a lender the right to your property or assets if you fail to repay a loan. Learn how liens can help your business and how to get rid of them.

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What Is An Expense Report?
By Dock David Treece | September 07, 2023

Expense reports are used for a variety of purposes. Here is how your business can use them.

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How to Interpret and Learn from POS Sales Reports
By Adam Uzialko | September 06, 2023

Learn how to interpret the sales data from your POS system so you can make better business decisions.

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How Your Business Can Accept Apple Pay
By Sean Peek | September 06, 2023

Apple Pay is a convenient, secure and contactless mobile payment method. Learn how Apple Pay works and how to accept Apple Pay in your business.

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Credit Card Processing Fees Explained
By Julie Thompson | September 06, 2023

Learn which fees come with accepting credit cards as a form of payment, as well as how your business can reduce those processing costs.

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5 Tricks to Lower Your Credit Card Processing Fees
By Julianna Lopez | September 06, 2023

Credit card processing fees are necessary when your business accepts credit and debit cards. Learn about these costs and 5 ways to reduce processing fees.

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6 Confusing Things About Accepting Credit Cards
By Marci Martin | September 06, 2023

Remove the confusion around accepting credit cards at your small business and learn what to look out for in a credit card processing company.

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What’s the Difference Between Accountants and Bookkeepers?
By Donna Fuscaldo | September 06, 2023

Accountants and bookkeepers are both financial professionals but perform different tasks. This article explains the differences and when to hire each one.

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What Is EBITDA?
By Simone Johnson | September 01, 2023

EBITDA is a way to measure your company's financial health. Learn how to use this analysis tool.

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What Is Retro Pay?
By Max Freedman | August 31, 2023

Retro pay is extra wages added to employee paychecks when a prior check was less than it should have been. Learn how to calculate and avoid retro pay.

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Struggling for Cash Flow? Strategies for Survival
By Skye Schooley | August 25, 2023

Cash flow is critically important to a small business’s survival and success. These cash flow strategies can help you ensure your business has the cash on hand it needs to grow and succeed.

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How to Process Payroll in 8 Easy Steps
By Matt D’Angelo | August 24, 2023

It is possible to complete your company's payroll on your own. Here's how.

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Quote vs. Invoice: What Is the Difference?
By Julie Thompson | August 18, 2023

Quotes and invoices help businesses get paid correctly and on time. Learn the differences between quotes and invoices and best practices for creating both.

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How Small Businesses Are Affected by Minimum Wage
By Adam Uzialko | August 17, 2023

Minimum wage increases affect small businesses. Learn about state and local minimum wage laws and what small businesses need to know to plan and adapt.