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What Is Reputation Insurance?
By Adam Uzialko | January 22, 2024

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

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Stax vs. Square: Comparing Top Credit Card Processors
By Max Freedman | January 19, 2024

We compared Stax and Square’s credit card processing services to help you decide which might better serve your business.

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ShopKeep vs. Square
By Jamie Johnson | January 19, 2024

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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Paychex Employee Retirement Review
By Max Freedman | January 18, 2024

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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Toast Review
By Jamie Johnson | January 18, 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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QuickBooks vs. Xero: Comparing Top Accounting Software Platforms
By Max Freedman | January 17, 2024

QuickBooks and Xero are two of the best accounting software platforms around. We compared them to help you decide which software is best for your business.

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Merchant One vs. Square: Comparing Two of Our Top Credit Card Processors
By Mike Berner | January 17, 2024

What's the difference between Merchant One and Square? Read this comprehensive overview to see how these credit card processors compare and contrast

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FreshBooks vs. Xero: Comparing Top Accounting Software Platforms
By Max Freedman | January 17, 2024

FreshBooks and Xero are top accounting software options. We compared their integrations, pricing, invoicing and more to help you choose between the two.

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QuickBooks vs. FreshBooks: Comparing Two of Our Top Accounting Software Picks
By Max Freedman | January 17, 2024

QuickBooks and FreshBooks are both known as top-notch accounting software platforms, especially for invoicing features. How else do they compare?

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Clover vs. Toast Comparison
By Shayna Waltower | January 17, 2024

Clover and Toast are versatile POS systems for retailers and restaurants. Learn how their features, pricing, integrations and customer service compare.

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Clover vs. Square: Comparing Two of Our Top Credit Card Processing Picks
By Eduardo Vasconcellos | January 17, 2024

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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Merchant One vs. Clover: Credit Card Processing Comparison
By Businessnewsdaily.com Editorial Staff | January 17, 2024

What's the difference between Merchant One and Clover? Read this comprehensive comparison to see how these credit card processors stack up.

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Square vs. PayPal
By Jamie Johnson | January 17, 2024

This guide compares Square and PayPal, two top credit card processing services, to help small businesses choose the best payment provider for their needs.

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Stripe vs. Authorize.net: Credit Card Processing Comparison
By Jamie Johnson | January 17, 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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FreshBooks vs. QuickBooks Online
By Trish Petak | January 17, 2024

FreshBooks and QuickBooks are accounting solutions for small businesses. Compare their features and pricing to see which one is best for you.

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Stripe vs. PayPal
By Dock David Treece | January 17, 2024

Stripe and PayPal are two online financial resources that can help your business complete financial services. See which one is right for you.

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High-Risk Credit Card Processing and Merchant Accounts
By Julie Thompson | January 16, 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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Clover Credit Card Processing Review
By Elsier Otachi | January 12, 2024

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 5 Best Accounting Software Choices for E-commerce Businesses: Our Top Picks for 2024
By Mike Berner | January 10, 2024

The right accounting software helps e-commerce sellers with tax preparation, inventory management, invoicing and more. Here are the best services for 2024.

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SurePayroll Review
By Chad Brooks | January 09, 2024

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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The Best POS Systems for Restaurants in 2024
By Max Freedman | January 09, 2024

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

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The Best POS Systems for Grocery Stores
By Max Freedman | January 06, 2024

Grocery stores need to accept EBT payments, scan bar codes and manage inventory. The best grocery store POS systems power all these functions.

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The Best POS Systems for Convenience Stores in 2024
By Tom Anziano | January 05, 2024

See how the top POS systems stack up to decide which one is best for your convenience store.

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The Best Payroll Services for Restaurants in 2024
By Tom Anziano | January 05, 2024

Read our guide to finding the best payroll service for your restaurant.

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The Best Accounting Software Services for Restaurants in 2024
By Max Freedman | January 05, 2024

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 Accounting Software Services for Self-Employed and Freelancers in 2024
By Max Freedman | January 05, 2024

The best accounting software for self-employed and freelance users are excellent for invoicing, quarterly tax payments, expense management or all three.

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The Best Accounting Software Services for Contractors in 2024
By Max Freedman | January 05, 2024

Contractors need to convert estimates to invoices, manage supply levels and track labor hours. Accounting software for contractors achieves this and more.

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The Best Accounting Software for Multiple Businesses in 2024
By Max Freedman | January 05, 2024

To help you choose the best accounting software for multiple businesses, we researched and tested dozens of options.

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Choosing the Right Small Business Accounting Software
By Adam Uzialko | January 05, 2024

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