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Why Small Businesses Need Online Payment Apps
Fewer people are relying on cash and want to use different methods, like online payment apps, to purchase items.
Donna Fuscaldo
Donna Fuscaldo
From Collections to Repossession: A Timeline of Debt
Debt collection occurs in phases and, although it can seem overwhelming, there are options for relief.
Kiely Kuligowski
Kiely Kuligowski
Everything to Know About Business Checking Account Fees
Business checking account fees can eat away at your profits and affect your cash flow if you aren't careful. Before you choose a business checking account, make sure you know what fees it may charge.
Donna Fuscaldo
Donna Fuscaldo

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Learn how the relationship between revenue and income affects your business and its value.

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Accepting credit cards helps construction firms boost cash flow, reduce bounced checks and offer clients flexible, secure payment options.

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Discover which is best for your business – a business debit card or a credit card.

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Here's everything you need to know about accounting software and the benefits of using it.

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Proper budgeting and cash flow management can help protect your business from bankruptcy. Learn the steps you can take to avoid it.

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Cash flow is critical for businesses, so managing it is key. Here's how to improve your business's cash flow situation.

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20 Tips to Avoid a Tax Audit of Your Small Business Return
By Andrew Martins | December 17, 2025

IRS audits are stressful and costly. Learn best practices and tips that will reduce your chances of getting audited by the IRS and help you stay compliant.

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By Adam Uzialko | December 17, 2025

A home-equity line of credit offers easy access to capital to start your business, but it puts your most important personal asset – your home – at risk.

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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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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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Compare Samsung Pay, Google Pay and Apple Pay. See compatibility, features, security, merchant acceptance and ease of use.

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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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Credit card surcharging shifts processing costs to customers but can cause legal issues, competitive disadvantages and customer dissatisfaction.

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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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Defaulting on an SBA loan is serious; you can face bank levies, wage garnishment and foreclosure. But some cases allow forgiveness. Learn if you qualify.

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If you're looking for investors or want to sell your business, you must determine its value. Follow these four steps to calculate it.

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Every size business can benefit from a POS system, and there are various prices and technology suited for every need. Here’s what you need to know.

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The latest digital receipt technology enables retailers to include marketing messaging. Learn the benefits and get software recommendations.