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Merchant One vs. Square: Comparing Two of Our Top Credit Card Processors
By Mike Berner | October 19, 2023

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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Square Credit Card Processing Review
By Elsier Otachi | October 19, 2023
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Merchant One Review
By Mike Berner | October 19, 2023

Merchant One offers processing solutions for small businesses that accept card payments in-store, online, on the go, or by mail and phone order. It approves a high percentage of applicants, can set...

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The Best Accounting Software Services for Contractors in 2023
By Max Freedman | October 17, 2023

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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Noble Funding Review
By Max Freedman | October 13, 2023
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SBG Funding Review
By Max Freedman | October 13, 2023
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Fora Financial Review
By Max Freedman | October 13, 2023
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Intuit TurboTax Review
By Andrew Martins | October 13, 2023

Intuit TurboTax is our favorite online tax software because it's easy to use, comprehensive, powerful and effective.

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National Processing Review
By Elsier Otachi | October 12, 2023
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North American Bancard Review
By Elsier Otachi | October 12, 2023
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The Best POS Systems for Bars
By Nicole Fallon | October 12, 2023

For bars that need a point-of-sale (POS) system tailored to their business needs, here are five solid POS options on the market.

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Xero Review
By Max Freedman | October 12, 2023

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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FreshBooks vs. Xero: Comparing Top Accounting Software Platforms
By Max Freedman | October 12, 2023

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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Paychex Employee Retirement Review
By Max Freedman | October 11, 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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Paychex Payroll Review
By Jamie Johnson | October 11, 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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Gusto Payroll Software Review
By Jamie Johnson | October 11, 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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Sage Accounting Review
By Max Freedman | October 10, 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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Epos Now Review and Pricing Plans
By Jamie Johnson | October 06, 2023

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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GoDaddy Review
By Jamie Johnson | October 06, 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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isolved Review
By Neil Cumins | October 06, 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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Zoho Books Accounting Software Review
By Max Freedman | October 05, 2023

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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OnPay Payroll Software Review
By Jamie Johnson | October 02, 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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Intuit QuickBooks Payroll Review
By Jamie Johnson | September 26, 2023

QuickBooks Payroll is a full-service payroll provider for businesses of any size. Learn why QuickBooks is the best payroll service for fast direct deposit.

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Helcim Review
By Elsier Otachi | September 25, 2023

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

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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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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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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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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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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.