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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 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.

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TriNet Review
By Neil Cumins | January 03, 2024

TriNet 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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National Processing Review
By Elsier Otachi | January 03, 2024
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The Best Payroll Services for Contractors
By Nicole Fallon | December 04, 2023

Businesses that pay independent contractors face unique payroll challenges. Learn about payroll services with features that make paying contractors easier.

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25 Accounting Terms You Need to Know
By Sara Angeles | November 29, 2023

Mastering this accounting jargon is a key step in getting better control over your business’s financial picture.

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Businessloans.com Review
By Max Freedman | November 20, 2023

BusinessLoans.com helps borrowers compare multiple loans at once. Learn how the lender aids business owners and first-time borrowers in the loan process.

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What Is Medical Billing and Coding?
By Max Freedman | November 08, 2023

Find out what medical billers and coders do, the training involved and the best medical billing software to use.

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When Should Freelancers Use a Collection Agency?
By Ross Mudrick | November 08, 2023

As a freelancer, nothing is more frustrating than unpaid invoices stacking up. Knowing how to work with a collection agency can solve this problem.

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Stax Review
By Mike Berner | November 01, 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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Shopify POS Review
By Jamie Johnson | October 27, 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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ADP Payroll Software Review
By Jamie Johnson | October 26, 2023

ADP offers payroll services for businesses of all sizes. While the size of your business will determine the platform you use, each offers the same core payroll services, including the ability to run...

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How to Choose Online Tax Software for Business: A Buyer’s Guide
By Sally Herigstad | October 24, 2023

Consider these points when shopping for online tax software and view our recommendations for the best programs for completing your taxes.

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The Best POS Systems for Retail Businesses
By Shayna Waltower | October 24, 2023

Every POS system offers something different from the next. We’ll help you find the best one for your retail business.

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A Guide to Choosing the Right Small Business Loan
By Matt D’Angelo | October 24, 2023

Small business loans are a way to close cash flow gaps, pay for pricey equipment and grow the business. Here’s what to look for in one.

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10 Mobile Credit Card Processing Myths Busted
By Max Freedman | October 24, 2023

Mobile credit card processing doesn't deserve the negative rap it sometimes gets. See common mobile credit card processing myths get debunked.

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PayPal’s Mobile Credit Card Reader: What You Need to Know
By Adam Uzialko | October 24, 2023

This guide introduces PayPal Here and describes how small businesses can use the mobile credit card reader to accept payments from customers on the go.

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What Is a Merchant Account, and Do You Really Need One?
By Jennifer Dublino | October 23, 2023

Your business needs a merchant account to accept credit and debit cards in person and online. Learn how merchant accounts work and how to get one.

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7 Websites for Comparing Small Business Insurance Quotes
By Marci Martin | October 23, 2023

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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Zelle for Business
By Julie Thompson | October 23, 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.

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PayPal and Merchant Account Differences
By Dock David Treece | October 23, 2023

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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Square POS Review and Pricing
By Jamie Johnson | October 20, 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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PayPal Alternatives for Accepting Online Payments
By Bennett Conlin | October 20, 2023

Learn about Stripe, Square, Venmo, Shopify and more online payment providers.

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ZarMoney Review
By Max Freedman | October 20, 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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Which Version of QuickBooks Should You Use?
By Vishal Sanjay | October 20, 2023

Wondering which version of QuickBooks is the best accounting software for your business? Here's what you need to know.