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While FreshBooks is popular accounting software, others might work better for your company. Learn about some alternatives.

Do you need a payment gateway or a payment processor? What's the difference, if there even is one? Learn about a payment gateway vs. payment processor.

Accepting credit card payments is a must for nearly every business. Here's what you need to know to get started.

When you're running a business, an efficient accounts payable (AP) process is critical. Here's how accounts payable works and how to set up an AP process.

Learn how to run payroll for your small business's employees.

When you're looking for your first POS system, free options can be tempting. But is a free POS system right for your business?

Solo 401(k)s offer those who are self-employed a great way to save money for retirement. Here is how they work.

Here's what you need to know about the QuickBooks Desktop POS system before deciding if it's right for your business.

Knowing when to hire a CPA can have a dramatic impact on your business's financial health. Find out all of your tax options here.

Learn about the grants available to women-owned businesses.

Find out which credit card processing fees you can expect, which ones you should never pay, and how to negotiate better rates for your company.

Learn what features to look for when choosing the best POS software for your business.

Accounting skills are always in high demand. Here are the skills all accountants and entrepreneurs should focus on improving.

When a client doesn't pay you for a construction project, what do you do? Read about your options in our guide.

While business credit cards can be a good source of funding, if you aren't careful, you could easily find yourself in mounting debt.

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) ensure accurate financial reporting and help investors make informed choices. Learn GAAP's rules.

An asset in accounting is any company-controlled resource that generates an economic benefit for the owner.

Bookkeeping is vital for a business, but most business owners dread it. Here are some simple tips to make it easier.

Hard money loans make sense for businesses that need fast capital or can't access other financing, but a payback plan is key for this type of lending.

Accounting challenges don't have to break your company. Here's how to overcome them.

Small business owners should keep a close eye on their liabilities. Learn more about what those are.

Debt isn't the only way! Here are alternatives to getting a loan in order to start your business.

Applying for a business loan can seem like a daunting task, but following these steps can help you apply and get approved.

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

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

GoDaddy is a powerhouse platform for e-commerce businesses. It has multiple POS plans that can be used to build websites and online stores, track sales and customer data, and accept in-person, online...

Revel Systems is a restaurant point-of-sale system with an impressive feature set.

Flagship Merchant Services offers favorable month-to-month terms to all its merchants, with no setup, gateway setup or early termination fees. This full-service credit card processing company has low...

Merchant One offers merchants very good tiered pricing. Its low monthly fee includes PCI compliance. Read more about this credit card processor in our review.

Payroll reports list pay rates, hours, overtime, vacation, withholdings and more. Here's what your business needs to know about payroll reporting.