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

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Intuit QuickBooks Online Review
By Max Freedman | April 22, 2024

Through researching and testing QuickBooks Online, we decided that it deserves its reputation as the leading accounting software platform.

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Xero Accounting Software Review and Pricing Plans
By Max Freedman | April 16, 2024

Based on our accounting software research, Xero is the best platform for tracking and paying bills. Read our review to learn why.

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Wave Financial Review
By Simone Johnson | April 16, 2024

Wave is free, cloud-based accounting software that is viable for freelancers and businesses with fewer than 10 employees.

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Neat Review
By Max Freedman | April 16, 2024

Neat offers numerous ways to upload and organize accounts payable documents, plus its reports are highly customizable, filterable, clean and legible.

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Plooto Review
By Max Freedman | April 16, 2024

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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Helcim Review
By Elsier Otachi | April 11, 2024

Helcim is the best credit card processor for established small businesses because of its transparent rates and rate-lock guarantee.

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How to Accept Credit Cards
By Adam Uzialko | April 11, 2024

It's critical for your small business to add credit card functionality to your payment operations. Learn how to begin accepting credit and debit cards.

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Credit Card Machines: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
By Jennifer Dublino | April 11, 2024

Accepting credit cards for your small business starts with the right credit card machine. Countertop, mobile and virtual options make for flexibility.

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Payment Gateway vs. Payment Processor
By Max Freedman | April 11, 2024

Learn all about the distinction between a payment gateway and a payment processor and which types of business need which type of infrastructure.

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Net vs. Gross Income
By Dock David Treece | April 10, 2024

This guide explains the difference between net income and gross income, and which is useful when in your business accounting.

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What is a Merchant Cash Advance?
By Jamie Johnson | March 25, 2024

Merchant cash advances are a useful funding tool if your business is struggling with cash flow, but they can be costly.

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Article
Bank Feeds for QuickBooks Online
By Trish Petak | March 25, 2024

Learn how to connect your bank account to QuickBooks Online and use bank feeds so you can report and reconcile transactions more efficiently.

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Sage 50 Accounting Review
By Max Freedman | March 19, 2024

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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Oracle NetSuite Accounting Software Review
By Max Freedman | March 18, 2024

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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Zoho Books Accounting Software Review
By Max Freedman | March 15, 2024

Given its free tier for businesses with annual revenue under $50,000, Zoho Books is our top accounting software for microbusinesses.

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Find the Best Invoice App for Your Business
By Katharine Paljug | January 25, 2024

Invoicing customers can be time-consuming. Learn about invoicing apps that make creating, sending and tracking invoices easy so you can get paid faster.

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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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Article
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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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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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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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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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.