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Your money matters, and our Business Finances hub can help you more effectively manage it. From securing funding and tracking revenue and expenses to bolstering cash flow, these resources can help you build a sturdy foundation for your fiscal house.

Latest: Advice, Tips and Resources in Finance

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National Processing Review
By Jennifer Dublino | June 09, 2025

National Processing is a top credit card processor for various business types, offering low rates, free terminals, ACH tools and excellent contract flexibility.

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Payment Depot Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | June 09, 2025

Payment Depot offers low, membership-based pricing with no markup and is ideal for high-volume businesses using Clover terminals or existing equipment.

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What Is Meta Pay (Formerly Facebook Pay)?
By Donna Fuscaldo | June 09, 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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Venmo for Business: Is It Right for You?
By Jennifer Dublino | June 09, 2025

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

PayPal charges 2.29% plus 9¢ for in-person payments and higher rates for online transactions. Chargeback fees are $20; cross-border processing adds more costs.

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

Businesses can easily accept credit card payments on phones using mobile readers and apps from processors like Square and PayPal. Setup is simple and flexible.

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Credit Card Payment Processing Rules and Laws You Need to Know About
By Jennifer Dublino | June 09, 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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How to Accept Credit Card Payments: A Beginner’s Guide
By Adam Uzialko | June 09, 2025

Businesses accept credit cards by choosing a processor, setting up a business bank account and selecting payment hardware like POS systems or mobile readers.

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How to Accept Apple Pay
By Jennifer Dublino | June 09, 2025

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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How to Accept Credit Card Payments Over the Phone
By Adam Uzialko | June 09, 2025

You can accept credit card payments over the phone by securely keying the customer's card details into your POS terminal, mobile app or virtual terminal.

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PayPal Credit Card Processing: How to Accept Card Payments With PayPal
By Adam Uzialko | June 09, 2025

To accept credit cards with PayPal, set up a business account, connect to PayPal’s payment gateway, and use PayPal Zettle for in-person or online payments.

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Merchant One vs. Square Comparison
By Jennifer Dublino | June 09, 2025

Merchant One offers low fees and 24/7 support for established businesses. Square has no monthly fee and easy setup, making it ideal for startups and retailers.

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There’s a Fee for That: Pros and Cons of Surcharging Credit Cards
By Jennifer Dublino | June 09, 2025

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

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11 Ways to Help Protect Your Company (and Customers) When You Take Payments Online
By Jennifer Dublino | June 09, 2025

Small businesses must prioritize two-factor authentication, secure platforms and employee training to protect online payments and reduce cybersecurity risks.

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

Mobile businesses can accept payments using an iPhone with a compatible card reader and app. Top processors like Clover and Square facilitate iPhone payments.

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

Credit card receivables financing lets businesses access funds based on future credit card sales, with fast approval and flexible repayments tied to revenue.

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Clover Credit Card Processing Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | June 09, 2025

Clover offers a robust POS system with flat-rate pricing, proprietary hardware and software tools for payments, inventory, customer management and marketing.

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

Mobile SMS payments let businesses send invoices and accept secure payments via text, integrating with POS and CRM systems for fast, contactless transactions.

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Chase Payment Solutions Review
By Mike Berner | June 09, 2025

Chase Payment Solutions offers fast payouts, strong data analytics and HIPAA-compliant healthcare payments but has higher fees and dated software interfaces.

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Spend Wisely: How to Get the Most Out of Your Business Credit Cards
By Jennifer Dublino | June 09, 2025

Business credit cards help manage cash flow, build credit and offer rewards. Use them wisely by paying balances in full and monitoring employee spending.

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Merchant One Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | June 09, 2025

Merchant One offers custom pricing, strong customer service and integrations. It lacks proprietary hardware and a mobile app and requires a three-year contract.

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

NFC mobile payments, including Apple Pay and Google Pay, are becoming mainstream due to their convenience, security and support for contactless transactions.

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North Payments Review
By Mike Berner | June 09, 2025

North Payments offers fast approval and easy setup for high-risk businesses, with free equipment, next-day funding and a user-friendly portal.

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

PayPal and merchant accounts offer different ways to accept payments. PayPal is fast and simple, while merchant accounts provide lower fees and more control.

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Stax Payments Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | June 09, 2025

Stax lets businesses use flexible POS systems and offers over 200 integrations, detailed reporting and subscription-based pricing without taking a revenue cut.

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7 Things Most Small Businesses Don’t Know About Credit Card Payment Processing
By Jennifer Dublino | June 09, 2025

Small businesses need to understand how to lower credit card processing fees, secure better terms, prevent fraud and avoid hidden costs with payment processing.

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

Contactless, mobile wallets, peer-to-peer payments and crypto are shaping digital payments. Businesses must adapt to appeal to consumers' preferred methods.

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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.