Finances

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.

Learn about the types of inflation, the history of inflation in the U.S., inflation's impact on interest rates and how to protect your business from the effects of inflation.

Meta Pay, formerly Facebook Pay, is a secure digital wallet payment form. Learn how to get started with Meta Pay and how it can help your business.

A revolving line of credit lets businesses borrow against a set amount. Learn how revolving lines of credit work, their types, and their pros and cons.

Getting small business funding without collateral is challenging. An unsecured business loan is an option, but interest rates and risks are factors.

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.

A per diem is a daily stipend an employer provides to cover employee expenses. A per diem employee works with a company on a daily basis at a set rate.

Conducting random audits of your bookkeeper and finances can ensure your books are balanced and your bookkeeper is following proper protocol. Learn how.

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

A recession can harm your business, but you can prepare for it. Here’s how to set yours up to weather this economic storm.

Learn how to qualify for a commercial real estate loan, find out the different types and get answers to frequently asked questions.

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.

This guide explains withholding allowances, how they work, and what an employer’s obligations are when conducting payroll.

Payroll advances can help relieve financial stress for employees, boosting their productivity, engagement and loyalty. Learn how payroll advances work.

This guide explains the importance of the form HCFA and how to fill it out for your medical practice.

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.

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

Small business forecasting is an important part of running a company, helping you plan ahead for your business’s finances.

FICA is the federal income tax that funds Social Security and Medicare. Here’s how to properly calculate and pay these taxes.

ERA is a HIPAA-compliant electronic substitute for paper-based EOBs. An ERA includes the same information as an EOB, but it's faster to generate.

Business loans and lines of credit aren't the only ways a small business can get funds. Learn why a cash advance might work for your company.

This guide offers budgeting tips for small business owners who want to better manage the finances of their business.

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

Accounts payable are bills a company must pay. Learn about the accounts payable process and how to handle this crucial component of your business finances.

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

Tax changes for the 2024 tax year may affect you and your business. Learn about key tax issues and tips for getting ready for tax season.

April 15 approaches quickly, and many day-to-day decisions significantly impact your tax obligation. Follow these eight steps to stay on top of taxes.

Revenue-based financing can help businesses find capital without incurring interest or losing equity. Learn the pros and cons of revenue-based financing.

Cryptocurrency can lower transaction fees but introduce security concerns. Learn the benefits and risks of accepting cryptocurrency at your small business.

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.