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

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Lightspeed vs. Square: POS Comparison
By Tom Anziano | October 23, 2024
Find out how Lightspeed and Square compare to see which POS system and payment processor is right for your business.
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The Best Collection Agency Services of 2026
By Donna Fuscaldo | October 17, 2024
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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What Is a Merchant Account, and Do You Really Need One?
By Jennifer Dublino | October 11, 2024
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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What Is Reputation Insurance?
By Adam Uzialko | August 13, 2024
This guide explains reputation insurance and how it works to protect the value of a business’s brand.
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Zelle for Business
By Julie Thompson | July 08, 2024
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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How to Enter Credit Card Charges in QuickBooks Online
By Natalie Hamingson | June 17, 2024
If your business needs the most accurate and up-to-date financials, entering credit card transactions manually in QuickBooks Online may be the way to go.
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QuickBooks vs. Xero: Comparing Top Accounting Software Platforms
By Max Freedman | June 11, 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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Stax vs. Square: Comparing Top Credit Card Processors
By Max Freedman | June 05, 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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FreshBooks vs. QuickBooks Online
By Tom Anziano | June 05, 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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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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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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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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FreshBooks Accounting Software Review
By Max Freedman | March 15, 2024
Read our FreshBooks accounting software review to learn why this vendor is our top pick for invoicing.
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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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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
This review examines National Processing's business loan offerings and which are best for small businesses.
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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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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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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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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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Square Credit Card Processing Review
By Elsier Otachi | October 19, 2023
This review of Square's credit card processing services covers rates, fees, and hardware for SMBs.
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Fora Financial Review
By Max Freedman | October 13, 2023
This review examines Fora Financial's business loan offerings and which are best for small businesses.