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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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Find Out Which Credit Card Payment App for Android Works Best for You
By Adam Uzialko | June 09, 2025

Mobile credit card payment processing apps for Android include PayPal, Square, SumUp, QuickBooks and Shopify, offering varied fees, hardware and features.

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Why Small Businesses Need Online Payment Apps
By Donna Fuscaldo | June 09, 2025

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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10 Tips for Choosing a Credit Card Processor for Your Construction Company
By Lori Fairbanks | June 09, 2025

Construction firms should choose ISO/MSP processors for large, varied payments and mobile POS systems to accept credit cards in the field and online.

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Credit Card Receivables Financing Guide
By Jennifer Dublino | June 09, 2025

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 Credit Card Payments Using Your Phone
By Simone Johnson | June 09, 2025

Accept credit cards on your phone using mobile readers and apps from Square, PayPal, or Chase. Download the app, connect a reader and start processing payments.

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Understanding PayPal Credit Card Fees
By Adam Uzialko | June 09, 2025

PayPal charges 2.89% + $0.29 per online transaction and 2.29% + $0.09 for POS payments. No monthly fees make it affordable for startups and small businesses.

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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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Everything You Need to Know About NFC Mobile Payments
By Jennifer Dublino | June 09, 2025

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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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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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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Digital Payment Guide: Best Payment Methods & Why to Accept Them
By Sammi Caramela | June 09, 2025

Businesses should accept contactless payments, mobile wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay, peer-to-peer payments like Venmo and cryptocurrency to meet demand.

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How to Accept Mobile Payments via SMS
By Jennifer Dublino | June 09, 2025

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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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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PayPal vs. Merchant Account: What’s the Difference?
By Jennifer Dublino | June 09, 2025

PayPal functions as a digital wallet with higher transaction fees than merchant accounts but offers simpler setup with no monthly fees for basic accounts.

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The Best Way to Take Payments With Your iPhone
By Jennifer Dublino | June 09, 2025

You can accept iPhone payments with credit card readers from processing companies like Clover Go, Square Reader, PayPal Zettle, Helcim, Payanywhere, or SumUp.

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How to Do Payroll for a Small Business
By Matt D’Angelo | May 30, 2025

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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How Much Do Payroll Services Cost?
By Sean Peek | January 30, 2025

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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Make More Sales With More E-commerce Payment Options
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | January 15, 2025

Completing a payment should be the easiest part of your customer's journey. Try to make it as fast and straightforward as possible for them.

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How to Choose a POS Cash Register
By Jennifer Dublino | January 13, 2025

Choosing a processing system to handle payments is an important part of your business. But there is a register to fit every establishment’s needs.

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Should Your Restaurant Accept Mobile Payments?
By Jamie Johnson | December 06, 2024

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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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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A Guide to Payroll Forms
By Simone Johnson | December 05, 2024

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.

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Should Your Restaurant Accept Bitcoin?
By Mark Fairlie | November 07, 2024

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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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.

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Should You Pick the Cheapest Payroll Service?
By Sean Peek | August 22, 2024

QuickBooks, Rippling, Gusto and Zenefits are among the cheapest payroll services that also boast a range of features for small businesses.

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Factors to Review When Choosing a Credit Card Payment Service
By Jennifer Dublino | July 01, 2024

Ready for your business to accept credit cards? Consider these 10 credit card payment services to choose the right one for your small business.

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What Is Credit Card Processing? The Complete Guide to Credit Card Payments
By Jennifer Dublino | April 04, 2024

Businesses accept credit cards to increase customer satisfaction and boost the bottom line. Learn everything you need to know about credit card processing.

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Guide to Merchant Accounts
By Jennifer Dublino | April 04, 2024

If your company wants to accept credit cards, you should know all about merchant accounts and payment facilitators. Here are the essentials.