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Learn the ins and outs of what you need to have ready to secure funding for your business. We've covered the basics.

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Mental Health Billing vs. Medical Billing
By Max Freedman | April 22, 2026
Understand the factors involved when billing for mental health services.
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The Benefits of EFT and ERA in Medical Billing
By Max Freedman | April 22, 2026
Learn how these electronic methods can transform medical billing.
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Medical Billing and Collection Tips From the Pros
By Paula Fernandes | April 22, 2026
Experts share their advice, from the obvious to the unexpected.
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Minimum Wage by State
By Max Freedman | April 22, 2026
You must pay your employees the greater of your state's hourly minimum wage or the federal minimum wage.
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Which Payroll Forms Do Employers Need?
By Max Freedman | April 22, 2026
Learn all about the payroll forms that small business owners must file or obtain — and how payroll software can help.
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What Is An Expense Report?
By Dock David Treece | April 21, 2026
Expense reports help you understand where your money goes.
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What Is Payroll Accounting?
By Dock David Treece | April 21, 2026
Payroll accounting helps employers stay on top of what they owe employees and understand how worker compensation impacts cash flow.
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What Is the Accounting Cycle?
By Vishal Sanjay | April 21, 2026
Learn the eight steps in the accounting cycle process to complete your company's bookkeeping tasks accurately and manage your finances better.
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The Best Receipt-Tracking Apps for Professionals
By Andrew Martins | April 21, 2026
Easily digitize your receipts for better recordkeeping and reimbursements.
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Business Liabilities Every Owner Should Know
By Jamie Johnson | April 21, 2026
Learn about how business liabilities, assets and expenses impact small businesses and how to keep your company financially healthy.
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What’s the Difference Between Accountants and Bookkeepers?
By Donna Fuscaldo | April 21, 2026
Thinking about hiring an accountant or bookkeeper? Here's what you need to know about these two roles to determine which one your business needs.
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What Are Accounting Standards?
By Jamie Johnson | April 21, 2026
Ensure your company's financial information is relevant, timely and accurate.
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What Is Meta Pay?
By Max Freedman | April 21, 2026
Meta Pay is an easy, secure payment method that's free for consumers and businesses. Learn how it can benefit your company.
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Sales Tax for E-commerce: What Small Businesses Need to Know
By Bennett Conlin | April 21, 2026
If you sell across state lines, you may be required to collect sales tax in the states where you do business. Here's how to comply with tax obligations as a small online seller.
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6 Confusing Things About Accepting Credit Cards
By Marci Martin | April 21, 2026
Credit card processing rates and service contracts don't have to leave your head spinning. Our guide will help you make sense of it all.
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10 Ways to Reduce Your Fuel Costs
By David Gargaro | April 21, 2026
As fuel costs rise, it is important that fleet managers combat this additional expense. Here are 10 strategies to help keep fuel costs down.
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How to Run Payroll in QuickBooks
By Trish Petak | April 21, 2026
Learn how to process payroll in QuickBooks Online with this step-by-step guide.
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Self-Employed? Everything You Need to Know About Taxes
By Julianna Lopez | April 21, 2026
Filing your taxes can be tricky when you're self-employed.
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10 Top Expense Trackers
By Sean Peek | April 21, 2026
These expense trackers can help you keep tabs on how you and your team are spending money.
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How the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Affects Small Businesses
By Max Freedman | April 21, 2026
The TCJA lowered small business tax rates, but it also eliminated certain deductions that can lower your liability. Here's what you need to know.
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How to Set Up a POS System
By Adam Uzialko | April 20, 2026
POS systems are necessary for any business that sells products. Here's how to set up yours.
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What Are Payroll Taxes?
By Sean Peek | February 20, 2026
Payroll taxes withhold money from an employee’s earnings. Here are some guidelines on how to handle this responsibility.
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Should You Consider Asset-Based Lending?
By Adam Uzialko | February 20, 2026
You may be able to unlock more financing, but is it the right decision for your business?
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How to Track Billable Hours With QuickBooks
By Vishal Sanjay | February 20, 2026
QuickBooks has time-tracking features to help you track billable hours and invoice clients accurately. Here's how it works.
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Accounting Checklist: Tasks to Do Daily, Weekly and Monthly
By Vishal Sanjay | February 17, 2026
Managing your accounting responsibilities and staying on top of your business's financial health.
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Sending Someone to Collections
By Max Freedman | February 17, 2026
Sending a late account to collections is a big decision ― should you refer a client to collections or handle it yourself?
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Struggling for Cash Flow? Strategies for Survival
By Skye Schooley | February 17, 2026
These cash flow strategies can help your business survive and thrive.
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Should You Hire a Collection Agency?
By Dawn Kuczwara | January 14, 2026
If outstanding invoices are piling up and you’re having trouble getting paid, it might be time to hire a collection agency.
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1099-MISC vs. 1099-NEC: Which One Do You Need?
By Dock David Treece | December 08, 2025
Each of these forms affects your tax bill. We'll show you how and when each one is used.
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How to Process Payroll in 8 Easy Steps
By Matt D’Angelo | December 08, 2025
While it's best to consult a financial professional, it's still important to understand how payroll processing works.