Finances

Quote templates and software can make it easier for your business to create and send proposals to clients.

Expense reports play a critical role in helping you understand your business's financial status.

There a number of accounting methods – eight, to be precise – you can use to track your business's finances.

Cutting the amount of money you spend on fuel each year can have a significant positive impact on how much profit your business generates.

Small businesses that may not qualify for a standard loan from a bank or alternative lender may want to look to the Small Business Administration for help.

Cost accounting helps zero in on your expenses and how they apply to each aspect of your business.

Accounting reports provide insight into your business's financial well-being. There are some reports you need to pay particularly close attention to.

Merchant One offers processing solutions for small businesses that accept card payments in-store, online, on the go, or by mail and phone order. It approves a high percentage of applicants, can set...

Businesses that have taken out an SBA loan have options for deferring their repayment.

National Processing is the best credit card processor for low transaction rates because of its low interchange-plus rates and rate-lock guarantee.

ProMerchant is a credit card processor that offers transparent interchange plus rates and multiple pricing plans. If your business is considered "high risk," such as a check-cashing service, or your...

Clover is an advanced POS system for businesses that require highly customizable software. You can start with the basic features, then add apps for advanced capabilities such as staff scheduling,...

Like other top processing companies, Payment Depot uses interchange-plus pricing, but it's membership-based, so there's no percentage markup, just a per-transaction fee and a monthly membership fee....

Flagship Merchant Services is our pick for the credit card processor with the best flexible terms, because it offers customers month-to-month service with no early termination fee.

Square is the best overall credit card reader because it is easy to use, packed with features, and usable as an iPad or Android POS system.

EBITDA is a way to measure a company's financial health. Here's how you can use this analysis tool.

Debt collection is sometimes necessary for businesses to collect the money they are owed. These tips can improve debt collection for small businesses.

Clover offers a range of hardware options that outshine the competition and give businesses flexibility in customizing a POS system that works for them.

Lightspeed is the best iPad POS system because its pricing is competitive, the system is fully mobile, and you have a choice of integrated payment processors.

Upserve is a strong choice for restaurants that want full reports on their data, competitive pricing and excellent customer support.

Epos Now is the best all-in-one POS system for small businesses because it is affordable, versatile and adapts to your business.

Toast works equally well for a small restaurant that's just getting started and a large chain looking to service multiple sites. It has also done a great job of pivoting in the midst of the pandemic,...

TouchBistro is the best POS system for the food service industry, with key features for restaurants, cafes, food trucks, pubs and more.

Sending a late account to collections is a big decision. Should you refer a client to collections, or should you handle it yourself?

Paychex is an especially good payroll service for large businesses. It serves businesses with up to 1,000 employees, handles all payroll and payroll tax responsibilities, is available in multiple...

QuickBooks Payroll is our favorite payroll service for small businesses. Its three pricing plans allow your service package to grow along with your business.

ADP offers payroll services for businesses of all sizes. While the size of your business will determine the platform you use, each offers the same core payroll services, including the ability to run...

We recommend OnPay as the best payroll service for very small businesses. The service handles all payroll tax responsibilities, plus it offers employers unlimited pay runs and multiple ways to pay...

Gusto's month-to-month pricing plans and comprehensive features earn it our best pick for sole proprietors and S-corps that use contractors or freelancers.