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Financial product and service reviews to fund a new business, or grow your existing operation.

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7 Websites for Comparing Small Business Insurance Quotes
By Amanda Clark | September 10, 2024

Finding the proper insurance coverage at a reasonable rate for your small business can be a challenge. Use these websites as online quote-comparison tools.

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GoDaddy Review
By Jamie Johnson | September 06, 2024

GoDaddy POS helps businesses track online and offline sales and integrates with GoDaddy's e-commerce tools. Learn about GoDaddy's POS features and pricing.

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TouchBistro Review
By Jamie Johnson | September 06, 2024

TouchBistro is an excellent POS system for restaurants looking for a way to manage their menu, tables, and staff. Learn more about how TouchBistro works.

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Clover POS Review
By Jamie Johnson | September 06, 2024

Clover's POS system includes well-designed hardware, intuitive software and competitive pricing. Learn why Clover is a good POS option for your business.

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CAKE Review
By Jamie Johnson | September 06, 2024

Cake is an all-in-one POS system with easy self-checkout options for a great customer experience. It also features intuitive software and durable hardware.

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Square POS Review and Pricing
By Jamie Johnson | September 06, 2024

Square is the best POS for small businesses thanks to its affordable hardware and software. Learn more about Square’s features and costs and how it works.

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Epos Now Review and Pricing Plans
By Jamie Johnson | September 06, 2024

Epos Now is an easy-to-use POS system with features for retailers, restaurants and hotels. Learn more about Epos Now's usability, costs and integrations.

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Toast Review
By Jamie Johnson | September 06, 2024

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,...

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Lightspeed Review
By Jamie Johnson | September 06, 2024

Lightspeed's POS system is designed for retail businesses, restaurants and golf courses. Learn whether Lightspeed is the right choice for your business.

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The Best POS Systems of 2024
By Jamie Johnson | September 05, 2024

The right POS system allows businesses to accept payments, manage inventory and improve the guest experience. Here are the best POS systems for 2024.

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PayPal and Merchant Account Differences
By Dock David Treece | September 05, 2024

PayPal and merchant accounts have some key differences. While PayPal users get an account similar to a merchant account, they also get a lot more.

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Best Payroll Services for 2024
By Jamie Johnson | August 27, 2024

We've conducted extensive research to find the best payroll service providers for small businesses in 2024, including solutions for sole proprietors and household employers.

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Best Business Loans for 2024
By Mike Berner | August 27, 2024

Here are the best business loans and financing options available to small businesses. We highlight the best lenders for SBA loans, conventional loans, as well as the best alternative lenders.

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The Best Business Accounting Software Services of 2024
By Max Freedman | August 27, 2024

We’ve reviewed dozens of accounting software platforms so you don’t have to — and detailed our top 11 picks in this guide.

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Best Credit Card Processing Companies of 2024
By Elsier Otachi | August 27, 2024

This page includes the best credit card processors of 2024 and a buyer’s guide that can help you choose the right service for your small business.

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The Best Employee Retirement Plans for Small Businesses 2024
By Max Freedman | August 27, 2024

An employee retirement plan is an employer-sponsored benefit that helps workers save and invest a portion of their salaries, allowing the money to grow until they retire.

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North Payments Review
By Elsier Otachi | August 27, 2024

This review examines North Payments' business loan offerings and which are best for small businesses.

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Square Credit Card Processing Review
By Elsier Otachi | August 27, 2024

This review of Square's credit card processing services covers rates, fees, and hardware for SMBs.

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National Processing Review
By Elsier Otachi | August 27, 2024

This review examines National Processing's business loan offerings and which are best for small businesses.

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Fora Financial Review
By Max Freedman | August 27, 2024

This review examines Fora Financial's business loan offerings and which are best for small businesses.

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Noble Funding Review
By Max Freedman | August 27, 2024

This review examines Noble Funding's business loan offerings and which are best for SMBs.

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SBG Funding Review
By Max Freedman | August 27, 2024

This review examines SBG Funding's business loan offerings and which are best for small businesses.

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Stripe vs. Authorize.net: Credit Card Processing Comparison
By Jamie Johnson | August 15, 2024

This comparison of Stripe and Authorize.net examines the pros and cons of each, and how they stack up against one another in price and features.

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What Is Reputation Insurance?
By Adam Uzialko | August 13, 2024

This guide explains reputation insurance and how it works to protect the value of a business’s brand.

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Stripe vs. PayPal
By Dock David Treece | August 08, 2024

Read our comparison of Stripe and PayPal to see which provider can best help your business accept payments.

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Zelle for Business
By Julie Thompson | July 08, 2024

Zelle allows instant digital payments. Learn about Zelle’s fees, its pros and cons, how to get started, and how it compares to other digital payment methods.

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High-Risk Credit Card Processing and Merchant Accounts
By Julie Thompson | July 01, 2024

Learn all about high-risk credit card processing and merchant accounts, including the pros and cons, and whether your business needs one.

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The Best POS Systems for Food Trucks
By Mike Berner | June 27, 2024

The best POS systems for food trucks are affordable and include mobility and menu management features. Find the right POS system for your food truck.

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FreshBooks Accounting Software Review
By Max Freedman | June 27, 2024

Read our FreshBooks accounting software review to learn why this vendor is our top pick for invoicing.