Finances

While SBA and conventional loans offer low interest rates, they differ in other areas. Learn the differences between these two types of loans.

Loans and cash advances will both get your business the money it needs, but it's important to understand the differences before choosing one.

Use this handy checklist to divide your company's accounting into daily, weekly and monthly tasks.

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.

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

Thinking about incorporating a crytpcurrency into your business's financial strategy? Here's what you need to know.

Accepting mobile credit card payments isn't that hard, but it does require an understanding of the purchasing process.

Sales tax gets complicated if you sell to customers in other states. Learn how to manage your sales tax obligations and comply with state tax laws.

This guide identifies common credit card processing scams that target small businesses and offers advice on how to avoid falling victim to a scammer.

Your customers and clients won't always remember to pay on time. Learn how to accept recurring payments to counter this problem.

If your business uses PayPal or another payment processor, you'll be charged a merchant fee. QuickBooks can help you manage and record those fees.

You must pay your employees the greater of your state's hourly minimum wage or the federal minimum wage. Learn more about minimum wage laws.

In the workplace, "per diem" usually refers to a daily allowance or stipend for certain business travel expenses. Here's what employers need to know.

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

Learn how PayPal invoices work and how businesses and freelancers can send PayPal invoices to get paid.

An asset-based loan relies on a borrower's collateral. Learn the advantages and risks of asset-based lending to see if it's right for your business.

Learn how you can use Kabbage Payments to accept invoice payments online and request them through a custom pay link.

Venmo can be a secure way to simplify online transactions for you and your customers. Find out how Venmo works and how to set it up in our guide and FAQs.

POS systems are necessary for any business that sells products. Here's how to set up yours.

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

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

Find out what fiscal policy is and how it affects the economy – and your business – through investment opportunities, tax changes and unemployment rates.

Small businesses may be able to use futures to hedge against price volatility in raw goods or products. Learn how to start using futures to control costs.

Check out the answers to these frequently asked questions about self-employed 401(k) plans.

While the chances of an IRS audit are small, most tax audits involve small and medium-sized businesses. Here’s what you need to know.

The deadline for filing business taxes is quickly approaching. If you have a sole proprietorship, keep these tax tips in mind.

It is especially important that entrepreneurs save for their retirement because there are no company-sponsored 401(k)s to take advantage of.

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

Companies from AT&T to Wells Fargo, and even Rosetta Stone are offering special deals and assistance to government employees affected by the shutdown.

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.