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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.

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Latest: Advice, Tips and Resources in Finance

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Is a Line of Credit or a Term Loan Better For Your Business in 2026?
By Donna Fuscaldo | July 13, 2026
Lines of credit and term loans could be useful for your business in 2026. This guide explains which is best based on your needs.
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4 Ways to Boost Your Balance Sheet
By Donna Fuscaldo | July 13, 2026
Want to improve cash flow or look good in the eyes of the bank or investors? Here's how to strengthen your balance sheet.
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How to Get a Small Business Loan
By Donna Fuscaldo | July 10, 2026
Get your business loan approved by maintaining strong cash flow, credit scores above 650, organized financial records, and a detailed business plan showing ROI.
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BusinessLoans.com Review
By Mike Berner | July 10, 2026
BusinessLoans.com is a lending marketplace that helps small businesses compare financing options from multiple lenders through a guided self-service application. Read our review to see if it's the...
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Fora Financial Review
By Mike Berner | July 09, 2026
Fora Financial offers short-term loans up to $1.5 million to SMBs that have been in business for as little as 6 months and drive $240,000 in annual revenue.
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How to Reduce Online Payment Fraud
By Adam Uzialko | July 09, 2026
Learn how to reduce online payment fraud with smart fraud tools, common-sense safeguards and checkout security strategies that help lower chargebacks and protect legitimate sales.
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What Is a Payment Gateway? How It Works for Small Businesses
By Adam Uzialko | July 09, 2026
Learn how payment gateways work, what they cost and how to choose a secure, scalable payment setup for your e-commerce business.
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Clover Credit Card Processing Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | July 09, 2026
Clover offers robust credit card processing services, with various plans for its POS system. See our full review of features, pricing and limitations.
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Accounting Cycle 101
By Dachondra Cason | July 09, 2026
Learn how the accounting cycle works, from recording transactions and preparing trial balances to closing the books, plus how accounting software can simplify the process.
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Why Small Business Owners Should Think About Taxes Year-Round
By Sean Peek | July 09, 2026
Learn how to tackle taxes more effectively and get bigger deductions by folding tax plans into your overall business strategy.
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OnPay Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | July 08, 2026
OnPay is a payroll and tax filing service that simplifies workflows and automates compliance. We reviewed OnPay's features, pricing and ease of use.
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How to Apply for a Business Credit Card if You Have Bad Credit
By Donna Fuscaldo | July 07, 2026
Qualifying for a business credit card with bad credit is hard but not impossible. Learn about card options if you have bad credit, such as secured cards.
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Need a Loan? Lending Trends That Are Increasing Your Chances of Getting the Funds You Need
By Jennifer Dublino | July 07, 2026
From tighter lending criteria to the rise of payment processors, many changes are underway in small business lending.
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Advance Funds Network Review in 2026
By Natalie Hamingson | July 06, 2026
Advance Funds Network is an alternative lender known for extremely fast application approval turnaround, sometimes as quickly as just a few hours.
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Clover vs. Toast POS & Payment Processing Comparison
By Jennifer Dublino | July 06, 2026
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 | July 02, 2026
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.
Review
Wix Review
By Jeremy Bender | July 02, 2026
Wix is a capable website builder, with a rich template library and a functional AI assistant. See our full review of features, pricing and limitations.
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How to Charge Late Fees and Interest on Unpaid Invoices
By Jennifer Dublino | July 01, 2026
If your customers haven’t paid you there can still recoup your money. Here’s what you should know about charging interest and late fees on outstanding invoices.
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Shopify POS Review and Pricing 2026
By Jeremy Bender | June 30, 2026
Shopify POS is a tool that offers businesses many options. It has several plans and it syncs seamlessly with Shopify. Learn more about its features and costs.
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What Is SUTA Tax? How Do You Calculate It?
By David Gargaro | June 29, 2026
When you do payroll, you’ll need to manage state unemployment tax, also known as SUTA tax. Learn how to stay compliant and calculate your state’s tax properly.
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Meet the Angels: Silicon Valley’s Most Well-Known Investors
By Jennifer Dublino | June 26, 2026
Silicon Valley is home to some of the most powerful investors in the nation. Check out this list of some of the most well-known investors in the Valley.
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Everything You Need to Know About the Statement of Shareholders’ Equity
By Donna Fuscaldo | June 26, 2026
A statement of shareholder equity can tell you if your business is doing well or if it's time to fine-tune some of your activities.
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Everything You Need to Know About Angel Investors
By Donna Fuscaldo | June 26, 2026
Angel investors are accredited investors who use their money to help businesses they view as worthwhile. Learn how to find and work with them.
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Scaling From One Location to Many: Financial Management Strategies for Businesses with Multiple Locations
By Chad Brooks | June 26, 2026
Managing finances for a multi-entity business as it grows is no easy feat. Advanced accounting software features can help you manage the complexities.
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Which Is Better: Cash- or Accrual-Based Business Accounting?
By Sean Peek | June 26, 2026
Cash- and accrual-based business accounting are two methods for tracking financial performance. Learn which is right for your business.
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Financial Accounting: What You Need to Know
By Dock David Treece | June 26, 2026
Learn what every business owner needs to know about financial accounting, accounting software and financial statements.
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Revenue vs. Income: What’s the Difference?
By Dock David Treece | June 26, 2026
Learn how the relationship between revenue and income affects your business and its value.
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Differences Between an Angel Investor and a Venture Capitalist
By Will Jiang | June 26, 2026
To know which financing option is right for your business, it's important to understand the differences between angel investors and venture capitalists.
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What Is GAAP? A Guide to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
By Jamie Johnson | June 26, 2026
It is important for small businesses to understand Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This guide will explain it and teach you the fundamentals.
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How Business Debt Consolidation Works
By Julie Thompson | June 26, 2026
Learn who should consider debt consolidation and what you need to know before deciding whether business debt consolidation is right for you.