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Sage Accounting Review
By Max Freedman | September 22, 2023

Sage Accounting is our top accounting software pick for basic features. Read our review to learn why Sage Accounting is ideal for just the fundamentals.

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SurePayroll Review
By Chad Brooks | September 22, 2023

SurePayroll provides great payroll features for individuals with a full-time nanny, caregiver, housekeeper or other home service provider, making it our best payroll pick for household employers.

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Choosing the Right Small Business Accounting Software
By Adam Uzialko | September 22, 2023

To find the best accounting software for your small business, consider compliance, cost, reporting, tracking, and other accounting software features.

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Paychex Payroll Review
By Jamie Johnson | September 22, 2023

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...

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Stax Review
By Mike Berner | September 22, 2023

Stax is a merchant services company with membership-based wholesale pricing that can help your small business accept credit and debit cards.

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Square Credit Card Processing Review
By Elsier Otachi | September 22, 2023
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TouchBistro Review
By Jamie Johnson | September 22, 2023

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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ShopKeep vs. Square
By Jamie Johnson | September 22, 2023

Trying to choose between the point-of-sale (POS) systems ShopKeep and Square? This comparison will help you understand the pros and cons of each.

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Lightspeed Review
By Jamie Johnson | September 22, 2023

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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CAKE Review
By Jamie Johnson | September 22, 2023

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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Credit Card Machines: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
By Jennifer Dublino | September 22, 2023

These credit card machine questions are common head-scratchers for business owners. Here's everything you need to know about credit card machines.

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Paychex Employee Retirement Review
By Max Freedman | September 21, 2023

Paychex is a payroll processing company that also offers retirement account recordkeeping and administration. See whether this provider is right for your small business.

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The Best Accounting Software Services for Restaurants in 2023
By Max Freedman | September 20, 2023

The best restaurant accounting software streamlines stock ordering, expense management, financial reporting, and other key monetary needs and decisions.

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The Best POS Systems for Restaurants in 2023
By Max Freedman | September 20, 2023

Some POS systems are better cut out for restaurants than others. These are our top POS picks for restaurants.

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Oracle NetSuite Accounting Software Review
By Max Freedman | September 20, 2023

Oracle NetSuite offers more than accounting software; it’s an enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform. Here’s how this benefits larger businesses.

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Gusto Payroll Software Review
By Jamie Johnson | September 19, 2023

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.

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Square POS Review and Pricing Review
By Businessnewsdaily.com Editorial Staff | September 19, 2023

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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Clover vs. Square: Comparing Two of Our Top Credit Card Processing Picks
By Eduardo Vasconcellos | September 19, 2023

Clover and Square are top credit card processors with various features that appeal to different businesses. Here's how their services and costs compare.

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Clover POS Review
By Jamie Johnson | September 19, 2023

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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Clover Credit Card Processing Review
By Elsier Otachi | September 19, 2023

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,...

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The Best Collection Agency Services of 2023
By Donna Fuscaldo | September 19, 2023

Here is our guide to choosing the right debt collection agency for your business needs. We break down our best picks and explain legal considerations, risks, and rewards.

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GoDaddy Review
By Jamie Johnson | September 18, 2023

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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OnPay Payroll Software Review
By Jamie Johnson | September 18, 2023

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...

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Plooto Review
By Max Freedman | September 18, 2023

Plooto is our top accounting software pick for automating accounts payable. Read our review to learn why it’s a great supplement to Xero and QuickBooks.

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isolved Review
By Neil Cumins | September 18, 2023

isolved Payroll is part of a comprehensive business software toolset. Learn why it's the best payroll option for businesses needing full HR functionality.

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National Processing Review
By Elsier Otachi | September 18, 2023
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Shopify POS Review
By Jamie Johnson | September 18, 2023

Shopify POS has numerous features that are ideal for e-commerce and retail businesses. Learn why Shopify is a great, affordable option for omnichannel businesses.

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TriNet Zenefits Review
By Neil Cumins | September 18, 2023

TriNet Zenefits is an affordable payroll solution with numerous features. Learn why we chose it as the best payroll service for businesses on a budget.

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ZarMoney Review
By Max Freedman | September 18, 2023

ZarMoney is our top pick for inventory management features within accounting software. Other similarly priced platforms lack such advanced inventory tools.

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Zelle for Business
By Julie Thompson | September 15, 2023

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.