Business Payments

Whether you’re paying suppliers or processing customer transactions, payments are a necessary part of keeping your business running. Business payments require the right technology and agreements to keep your business profitable, while the best tools generate vital payments data that impacts your bottom line. Manage accounts payable and receivable with these resources.

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Stax vs. Square: Credit Card Processor Comparison

By Jennifer Dublino | July 17, 2026

Stax and Square give merchants an easy and convenient way to accept credit cards. Learn how their features, plans, pricing and integrations compare.

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PayPal Credit Card Processing: How to Accept Card Payments With PayPal

By Adam Uzialko | July 16, 2026

The digital payment service, PayPal, also offers credit card processing. Small businesses will find this payment processor option affordable and easy to use.

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How Offering Multiple Payment Options Results in Faster Payments

By Adam Uzialko | July 14, 2026

Providing your customers with multiple payment options increases the likelihood they pay quickly, strengthening your cash flow and reducing invoice follow up.

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The Steep Costs of Late Payments for Small Businesses

By Adam Uzialko | July 14, 2026

Timely payments are critical for small businesses, which rely on healthy cash flow to survive. The costs of late payments can add up and threaten a business’s survival.

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How to Reduce Online Payment Fraud

By Adam Uzialko | July 09, 2026

Learn how to reduce online payment fraud with smart fraud tools, common-sense safeguards and checkout security strategies that help lower chargebacks and protect legitimate sales.

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Clover vs. Toast POS & Payment Processing Comparison

By Jennifer Dublino | July 06, 2026

Clover and Toast are payment processors that can provide POS functionality and hardware. Learn how their features, service and costs compare.

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Shopify vs. Square: Which POS Is Best for Your Business?

By Jamie Johnson | July 02, 2026

Shopify and Square are two popular POS systems for e-commerce. Learn how Shopify vs. Square compares and where each one stands out or falls short.

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How to Charge Late Fees and Interest on Unpaid Invoices

By Jennifer Dublino | July 01, 2026

If your customers haven’t paid you there can still recoup your money. Here’s what you should know about charging interest and late fees on outstanding invoices.

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Shopify POS Review and Pricing 2026

By Jeremy Bender | June 30, 2026

Shopify POS is a tool that offers businesses many options. It has several plans and it syncs seamlessly with Shopify. Learn more about its features and costs.

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The Best POS Systems for Coffee Shops

By Jamie Johnson | June 29, 2026

Square, Clover and Toast offer coffee shop POS systems with order customization, inventory management and loyalty program features.

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How to Accept Credit Card Payments for Small Businesses

By Adam Uzialko | June 24, 2026

This guide tells small business owners everything they need to know about credit card processing, including how to choose a processor and set up your system.

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What Are the Benefits of Using Direct Deposit? A Complete Guide

By Simone Johnson | June 16, 2026

Learn how direct deposit works, how to set it up, its key benefits and drawbacks, compliance requirements and answers to common payroll questions for small businesses.

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How to Choose a POS Cash Register

By Jennifer Dublino | June 15, 2026

Learn how to choose a POS cash register for your business. Compare fixed and mobile systems, evaluate hardware and software requirements, understand POS costs and payment processing fees, and find a...

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The Best Point-of-Sale (POS) Systems for Retail Businesses

By Nicole Fallon | June 01, 2026

Lightspeed, Helcim and Clover offer retail POS systems with inventory management, sales analytics and customer engagement features.

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Is a Free POS System Right for Your Business?

By Skye Schooley | May 21, 2026

Small businesses that must cut costs may consider a free POS system. Learn the benefits and limitations of free POS systems and some options to consider.

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How Much Do Payroll Services Cost?

By Sean Peek | May 18, 2026

Businesses have a few choices when handling payroll. Whether you should hire a CPA or a payroll service, or do the job internally depends on several factors.

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15 Top POS System Features

By Sean Peek | May 13, 2026

A business should take advantage of all the tools and benefits their POS system offers. Here is how you can streamline your operations and increase efficiency.

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How to Accept Online Payments: A Complete Guide

By Adam Uzialko | May 13, 2026

Online payments enable businesses to take payments with debit and credit cards, digital wallets, and ACH transfers, options customers increasingly expect.

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Understanding PayPal Credit Card Fees

By Adam Uzialko | May 01, 2026

Learn how PayPal credit card processing works, including transaction fees, monthly costs, chargebacks, contract terms and ways small businesses can reduce processing expenses.

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Payment Processing Laws and Regulations

By Jennifer Dublino | May 01, 2026

Learn the payment processing laws every business should know, from PCI DSS and ACH rules to surcharge laws, FTC oversight and fraud prevention requirements.

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How to Accept Credit Card Payments Using Your Phone

By Simone Johnson | May 01, 2026

Learn how to accept credit card payments with your phone, including setup steps, mobile payment tools, processing costs and tips for choosing the right provider.

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Online Banks vs. Traditional Banks for Business

By Adam Uzialko | April 10, 2026

Learn the difference between traditional and business banks.

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How to Create and Send Invoices With PayPal

By Jennifer Dublino | March 06, 2026

Want to send a professional invoice via PayPal? Follow this guide to learn how

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Should Your Restaurant Accept Bitcoin?

By Mark Fairlie | March 05, 2026

Some restaurants have started accepting Bitcoin as payment. Learn the pros and cons of accepting Bitcoin in restaurants and how to get started.

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Venmo for Business: Is It Right for You?

By Jennifer Dublino | February 26, 2026

Venmo for Business lets small businesses accept payments easily with low fees, quick setup, no approval needed and access to a large, young customer base.

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Small Business Credit Card Processing: What You Need to Know in 2026

By Elizabeth Crumbly | February 24, 2026

Credit card processing allows businesses to accept debit and credit card transactions, boosting sales and customer satisfaction in the process. Here’s how it works.

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What Are Chargebacks, and How Can You Avoid Them?

By Skye Schooley | February 20, 2026

Reduce chargebacks through clear return policies, detailed receipts, prompt customer service and thorough documentation for all transactions.

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A Guide to Payroll Forms for Employers

By Simone Johnson | February 11, 2026

Managing payroll forms is a necessary part of owning and running a business. Learn about the payroll tax and report forms business owners must understand. Answer a few questions about your purchase,...

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How to File Medical Claims

By Leah Zitter | February 10, 2026

Medical offices bill insurance providers for clients' services. Learn what's involved, including HIPAA regulations, what to include and what can go wrong.

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What Is Medical Billing and Coding?

By Leah Zitter | February 10, 2026

Medical billing and coding systems ensure that health providers get paid for their services. Learn the steps in medical billing and medical coding.

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