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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How Much Do Payroll Services Cost?
By Sean Peek | January 20, 2026
If you plan to outsource payroll, CPAs and payroll services are good options. Here's a look at what CPAs and payroll services offer and how much they cost.
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Credit Card Receivables Financing Guide
By Jennifer Dublino | January 20, 2026
Credit card receivables financing advances funding based on future sales with high approval rates. Factor rates tend to be 1.1-1.5 with 10-20% holdback rates.
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How to Accept Apple Pay
By Jennifer Dublino | January 13, 2026
To accept Apple Pay, ensure your credit card processor supports it, use an NFC-enabled card reader, enable Apple Pay on your account and train your staff.
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Credit Card Processing in High-Risk Industries
By Dachondra Cason | January 12, 2026
High-risk merchant accounts face higher fees, rolling reserves, and stricter terms but can access international markets and find processors like PayKings.
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How to Do Payroll for a Small Business
By Matt D’Angelo | January 12, 2026
Payroll processing requires an EIN, pay schedule, gross pay calculation, deduction management, and tax withholding. Follow these steps to run payroll.
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Everything You Need to Know About NFC Mobile Payments
By Jennifer Dublino | January 09, 2026
NFC mobile payments use Apple Pay and Google Pay through contactless card readers. By 2026, 60% of people globally will use digital wallets for purchases.
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Why Small Businesses Need Online Payment Apps
By Donna Fuscaldo | January 09, 2026
Accepting online payment apps like Apple Pay and Google Pay can boost sales and offer convenience, though they have higher fees and security risks.
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How to Accept Mobile Payments via SMS
By Jennifer Dublino | January 09, 2026
Text-to-Pay lets customers pay bills via SMS by clicking secure payment links. Requires PCI-compliant processing, TCPA compliance, and customer opt-in consent.
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What Are the Benefits of Using Direct Deposit? A Complete Guide
By Simone Johnson | January 07, 2026
Direct deposit can benefit small businesses when set up correctly. Learn all about direct deposit, including the pros, cons, tax laws and implementation.
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How to Charge Late Fees and Interest on Unpaid Invoices
By Jennifer Dublino | January 06, 2026
Learn about late payment charges, late charge fee policies and maximum allowable invoice late fees by state, including legal limits and best practices.
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How to Get Paid as a Construction Contractor
By Karina Fabian | January 02, 2026
Cash flow is critical for construction contractors. Learn best practices for ensuring your clients pay you and tips for dealing with nonpaying customers.
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POS Systems for Small Construction Businesses
By Donna Fuscaldo | January 02, 2026
With a POS system installed on your phone or tablet, you can accept payments on the job, send digital receipts, and accurately record payment details.
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Forget the Checks: 5 Reasons Why Your Construction Company Should Accept Credit Card Payments
By Sean Peek | December 18, 2025
Accepting credit cards helps construction firms boost cash flow, reduce bounced checks and offer clients flexible, secure payment options.
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Digital Payment Guide: Best Payment Methods & Why to Accept Them
By Sammi Caramela | December 16, 2025
Learn about digital payment methods your business should consider accepting.
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What Is Meta Pay? A Complete Guide to Meta’s Payment Platform
By Donna Fuscaldo | December 16, 2025
Meta Pay lets businesses accept secure, fee-free payments across Meta’s platforms, making social selling easier with simple setup and purchase protection.
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Should Your Restaurant Accept Mobile Payments?
By Jamie Johnson | December 16, 2025
Mobile payments provide a fast and easy way for restaurants to receive payments, but there are pros and cons to this method. Here is what you need to know.
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POS Reports Your Retail Business Should Be Using
By Donna Fuscaldo | November 17, 2025
With this guide, learn how a point-of-sale (POS) system can transform your business by increasing sales, maximizing results and reducing waste.
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The Best Point-of-Sale (POS) Systems for Retail Businesses
By Nicole Fallon | October 30, 2025
Lightspeed, Helcim and Clover offer retail POS systems with inventory management, sales analytics and customer engagement features.
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Credit Card Payment Processing Rules and Laws You Need to Know About
By Jennifer Dublino | September 02, 2025
Credit card processing laws ensure secure payments by requiring PCI compliance, fraud prevention, and adherence to federal and state regulations.
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The Best POS Systems for Coffee Shops
By Jamie Johnson | August 04, 2025
Square, Clover and Toast offer coffee shop POS systems with order customization, inventory management and loyalty program features.
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Stax vs. Square: Credit Card Processor Comparison
By Jennifer Dublino | June 10, 2025
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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Stripe vs. Square Credit Card Processing Comparison
By Jennifer Dublino | June 10, 2025
Stripe is ideal for online businesses needing customization, while Square suits in-person sellers with free POS tools, transparent pricing and fast setup.
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Square vs. PayPal
By Jennifer Dublino | June 09, 2025
Square suits high-volume businesses with lower online fees and robust POS tools at 2.6% + $0.10. PayPal works for low-volume merchants needing flexibility.
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Stripe vs Stax Comparison
By Mike Berner | June 09, 2025
Stax charges flat subscriptions ($99-$199 monthly plus 8-15¢ per transaction) for high-volume businesses. Stripe charges 2.9% + 30¢, better for e-commerce.
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Merchant One vs. Square Comparison
By Jennifer Dublino | June 09, 2025
Merchant One charges interchange-plus pricing with $13.95 monthly fees and 24/7 support. Square offers flat 2.6% + 10¢ rates with no monthly fee on basic plans.
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11 Ways to Help Protect Your Company (and Customers) When You Take Payments Online
By Jennifer Dublino | June 09, 2025
Secure online payments with 2FA, SSL certificates, PCI DSS compliance, cyber insurance, and secure platforms like BigCommerce, Shopify, and WooCommerce.
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7 Medical Billing Tips for Small Practices
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | December 06, 2024
Streamline your medical billing process – and receive payment for your services faster – with these suggestions.
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Clover vs. Toast POS & Payment Processing Comparison
By Jennifer Dublino | September 30, 2024
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 | September 30, 2024
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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Shopify POS Review and Pricing
By Lori Fairbanks | September 30, 2024
Shopify Payments charges 2.25% to 2.9% plus 30 cents per transaction. The platform integrates directly with Shopify stores and includes fraud analysis.