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QuickBooks POS Integration
By Jennifer Dublino | August 06, 2026
If you use QuickBooks accounting and a POS system in your business, QuickBooks integration will save you time. Find a POS system to sync with QuickBooks. 
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10 Mobile Credit Card Processing Myths Busted
By Max Freedman | August 06, 2026
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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How to Choose Online Tax Software for Business: A Buyer’s Guide
By Sally Herigstad | August 06, 2026
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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How to Accept Credit Cards
By Adam Uzialko | August 06, 2026
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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BambooHR Software Review 2026
By Kaylyn McKenna | August 06, 2026
BambooHR is an award-winning HR software platform with a strong focus on data and analytics, hiring, onboarding, compensation, and culture.
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OnPay Payroll Software Review
By Jamie Johnson | August 06, 2026
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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11 Best Slack Apps for Business
By Adam Uzialko | August 06, 2026
Slack comes with more than 450 integrations. These 11 will improve your workday.
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How to Run Payroll for a Nonprofit Organization
By Hannah Tayson | August 06, 2026
There are unique payroll challenges for a not-for-profit organization, such as a 501(c)(3). Here are some tips on running payroll for a nonprofit.
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10 Tax Solutions for Small Businesses
By Sally Herigstad | August 06, 2026
Tax apps, business tax software and other tools can help small business owners stay on top of tax obligations. Discover 10 small business tax solutions.
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The Future of Payroll: 4 Trends to Watch
By Sammi Caramela | August 06, 2026
Payroll systems are evolving to better serve businesses. Payroll trends include a cloud shift, HR integration, adaptation to the gig economy and more.
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How to Use Your Alumni Network for Business Success
By Marisa Sanfilippo | August 06, 2026
Learn how to use your college alumni network to make professional and business connections that can set you up for entrepreneurial success.
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What Is a Professional Employer Organization (PEO)?
By Matt D’Angelo | August 06, 2026
Here’s how your business can use a professional employer organization. Learn the pros and cons of hiring a PEO company.
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LinkedIn for Business: Everything You Need to Know
By Kiely Kuligowski | August 06, 2026
Creating a LinkedIn company page can help you get brand exposure, showcase products and recruit talent. Learn how to use LinkedIn for your business.
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Gusto HR Software Review
By Kaylyn McKenna | July 24, 2026
Gusto's strong focus on easy-to-use payroll services and benefits for small businesses and their employees makes it stand out in a crowd of all-in-one HR software platforms, earning our best pick for...
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The Best HR Software for Restaurants in 2026
By Casey Conway | July 24, 2026
Leading restaurant HR software like BambooHr and Rippling offer scheduling, time tracking, and labor compliance tools tailored for the food service industry.
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PayPal and Merchant Account Differences
By Dock David Treece | July 24, 2026
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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Top 6 Best QuickBooks Alternatives: A Complete Guide
By Vishal Sanjay | July 24, 2026
This article offers the best alternatives to QuickBooks for small business accounting software.
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What Businesses Need to Know About Venmo
By Mona Bushnell | July 24, 2026
Venmo can be a secure way to simplify online transactions for you and your customers. Find out how Venmo works and how to set it up in our guide and FAQs.
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6 Credit Card Processing Scams to Avoid
By Leslie Pankowski | July 24, 2026
Many small businesses fall victim to credit card processing scams. Learn about common credit card processing scams and how to find a credit card processor.
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What Are NFC Mobile Payments?
By Dock David Treece | July 24, 2026
NFC mobile payments help businesses process payments quickly and easily. Learn more about this technology and how it can help your business.
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The Best Credit Card Processing Companies for Restaurants
By Tom Anziano | July 24, 2026
Square, Toast, and Clover offer credit card processing solutions for restaurants with features like integrated POS, tip tracking, and contactless payments.
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The Best Accounting Software Services for Restaurants in 2026
By Max Freedman | July 24, 2026
QuickBooks Online and Xero offer restaurant-specific accounting features like inventory tracking, payroll integration and sales tax management for eateries.
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How to Accept ACH Payments
By Dock David Treece | July 24, 2026
Learn how to accept overnight payments electronically and offer this added benefit to your customers.
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What to Look For in Your Credit Card Processing Service Agreement
By Chad Brooks | July 24, 2026
Before you sign a contract with a credit card processor, you need to know what fees and terms you're agreeing to. Here's what you need to watch out for.
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What Is C2B?
By Marisa Sanfilippo | July 24, 2026
C2B businesses aim to generate value from their customer base, such as by crowdsourcing ideas or soliciting customer feedback. Learn how a C2B model works.
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Merchant One vs. Square: Comparing Two of Our Top Credit Card Processors
By Mike Berner | July 24, 2026
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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Credit Card Processing Fees Explained
By Julie Thompson | July 24, 2026
Learn which fees come with accepting credit cards as a form of payment, as well as how your business can reduce those processing costs.
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Still Not Accepting EMV Chip Cards? Why You Need to Switch
By Paula Fernandes | July 21, 2026
EMV chip cards help prevent fraud and allow customers to pay easily. Learn why you might want to accept this form of in-person card payment.
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What Are Interchange Fees?
By Dock David Treece | July 21, 2026
Interchange fees are costs you pay for processing credit card transactions. See how these fees may impact your small business.
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How to Design an IVR Phone System That Doesn’t Annoy Your Customers
By Max Freedman | July 21, 2026
Learn how to design an intuitive interactive voice response (IVR) system and find recommendations for business phone systems and services that offer IVR