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What Is a Lien?
By Simone Johnson | May 25, 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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Cashless Society Pros and Cons: Are Digital Payments Really Killing Cash?
By Mona Bushnell | May 25, 2023

Cashless transactions are growing worldwide with a wide range of payment options. Learn the pros and cons of cashless payments and what they mean for SMBs.

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5 Tricks to Lower Your Credit Card Processing Fees
By Julianna Lopez | May 24, 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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What Are Interchange Fees?
By Dock David Treece | May 19, 2023

Interchange fees are costs you pay for processing credit card transactions. See how these fees may impact your small business.

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What’s the Difference Between Accountants and Bookkeepers?
By Donna Fuscaldo | May 18, 2023

Business owners may consider hiring an accountant or bookkeeper. Learn the difference and how to choose the right financial help for your company.

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Still Not Accepting EMV Chip Cards? Why You Need to Switch
By Paula Fernandes | May 15, 2023

EMV chip cards help prevent fraud and allow customers to pay easily. Learn why you might want to accept this form of in-person card payment.

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Should Your Small Business Hire a Collection Agency?
By Dawn Kuczwara | May 09, 2023

If you're a small or medium business, you likely don't have the staff to dedicate to chasing overdue invoices.

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Getting Audited? How to Handle It Like a Pro
By Siri Hedreen | May 09, 2023

Here’s everything small business owners need to know about being audited by the Internal Revenue Service.

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How to Track Billable Hours With QuickBooks
By Vishal Sanjay | May 05, 2023

Use QuickBooks' time-tracking functions to track billable hours and other timesheet options. Our instructions cover QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Pro.

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Exporting Invoices From QuickBooks
By Trish Petak | May 05, 2023

Exporting invoices from QuickBooks is quick and efficient. Learn how to do it here.

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Before You Sign: Important Loan Contract Terms to Review
By Max Freedman | May 05, 2023

Before putting your signature on a loan document, make sure you review and understand the most important loan contract terms.

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How To Set Up Apple Pay For Your Business
By Sean Peek | May 04, 2023

Find out everything you need to know about using Apple Pay for customer payments at your business.

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Credit Card Processing Fees Explained
By Julie Thompson | May 04, 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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How to Accept Mobile Credit Card Payment
By Bennett Conlin | May 04, 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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Outstanding Invoices? What to Do When Customers Won’t Pay Their Bill
By Max Freedman | May 04, 2023

Are your customers refusing to pay their outstanding balance? Here's what you can do when a customer won't pay their bill.

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6 Credit Card Processing Scams to Avoid
By Leslie Pankowski | May 03, 2023

Many small businesses fall victim to credit card processing scams. Learn about common credit card processing scams and how to find a credit card processor.

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What Is a REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust)?
By Adam Uzialko | May 03, 2023

A REIT is a mutual fund for real estate properties. Learn how REITs were developed, how they work, and what investors need to know about making money.

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10 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Crowdfunding Campaign
By Simone Johnson | May 02, 2023

Want to try crowdfunding your business venture? Here are 10 ways to get the most out of your crowdfunding campaign.

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How Next-Day Payment Can Help SMB Cash Flow
By Matt D’Angelo | April 28, 2023

Learn how next-day payments and other quick loan options can bolster your small business's cash flow.

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SBA Loan Deferments: What They Are and How to Qualify
By Donna Fuscaldo | April 28, 2023

Small business owners who need a break from paying their SBA loans have an option: deferments. Learn what it's all about.

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How to Expand Your Business to Another State
By Isaiah Atkins | April 28, 2023

If your business is growing quickly, you may want to take your operations beyond your state's borders. Learn how to expand successfully.

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Consumer Spending to Surge in 2023: How SMBs Can Take Advantage
By Jordan Bishop | April 28, 2023

Learn why 2022 was such a bad economic year and why economists believe 2023 will see a surge in consumer spending that can save SMBs and help them thrive.

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Small Business Taxes: What to Expect in 2023
By Sally Herigstad | April 28, 2023

This article includes the most up-to-date tax rules small business owners need to know for the current year.

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When Should You Hire a CPA?
By Jamie Johnson | April 28, 2023

When is the right time for your business to hire a CPA to take care of your tax needs? This guide explains how to know when to hire an accountant.

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Should You Offer a 401(k) Plan, and if so, to Whom?
By Julie Ritzer Ross | April 28, 2023

Providing 401(k) plans has advantages for both business owners and employees. Learn about tax credits, exclusions, matching and more.

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Are More SMB Tax Audits Coming?
By Max Freedman | April 28, 2023

Will the IRS' new $79.6 billion in funding result in more small and midsize business audits? Experts discuss whether or not this concern is founded.

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5 Tax Changes Small Business Owners Need to Prepare For
By Sally Herigstad | April 28, 2023

Tax changes for the 2023 tax year may affect you and your business. Learn about key tax issues and tips for getting ready for tax season.

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How the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Affects Small Businesses
By Max Freedman | April 28, 2023

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is a federal tax code signed into law in 2017. Learn how these changes to the tax code affect small business tax liabilities.

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How to File a Tax Extension for Your Small Business
By Business News Daily | April 28, 2023

Filing for a business tax extension can buy you additional time when you're not prepared to file taxes. Here's how to file an extension for your business.

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Almost All Freelancers Overpay Taxes. Do You?
By Max Freedman | April 28, 2023

According to one source, freelancers overpay an average of $3,000 in taxes annually. Here's how to know if you're overpaying and how to lower your taxes.