Finance

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An efficient accounts payable process ensures that your vendors are paid on time and reduces the likelihood of human error. Learn how to set up an AP process.

Mathematical skills can determine financial success. Whether or not it comes naturally, here are tips to sharpen your ability.

A stock purchase agreement outlines the sale of company stock to buyers. Here's how to create a stock purchase agreement, along with a helpful template.

Learn what it means to default on a business loan and what options you have available if this happens to you.

Payment Depot is a top credit card processor for growing companies. Learn why Payment Depot is the best credit card processor for high transaction volumes.

North American Bancard is a credit card processor with quick setup that serves high-risk businesses. Learn about its fast approval process and features.

Stax is a subscription-based credit card processor that lets businesses pay predictable costs. Learn why Stax integrations set it apart from competitors.

Rippling's platform has hundreds of integrations and a user-friendly workflow builder. Learn why it's the best payroll system for automating processes.

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

Stripe and Square give merchants an easy and convenient way to accept credit cards. Learn how their features, plans, pricing and integrations compare.

Stax and Square give merchants an easy and convenient way to accept credit cards. Learn how their features, plans, pricing and integrations compare.

Here's what you should consider before selecting a credit card processor for your restaurant.

PayPal is a popular payment facilitator. However, several alternatives may be better suited to your business. Learn about the best PayPal alternatives.

When your business must accept credit cards, you must understand payment gateways and payment processors. Here's how they work together for transactions.

There are a lot of mobile point-of-sale apps out there. How do you choose the best mobile POS for your business?

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

Consumers expect companies to accept credit and debit cards and digital payments. Learn how to select a payment processor and start accepting credit cards.

Is your business considered a high risk by your credit card processor? Here's how to know and what that means for you.

Most businesses must accept credit cards to succeed. Learn about the rates and fees involved with processing card transactions and how to negotiate fees.

Construction companies have special credit card processing considerations. Learn how to choose the best payment processor for your construction business.

Apple is a secure, contactless mobile payment method popular with consumers and businesses. Learn how your business can accept Apple Pay.

Accounts payable is money your business owes, and accounts receivable is money owed to you. Learn how accounts payable and accounts receivable differ.

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

Toast is a top POS system with extensive restaurant features. Learn why Toast's online ordering functionality stands out in the restaurant POS system area.

Square and PayPal give merchants an easy and convenient way to accept credit cards. Learn how their features, plans, pricing and integrations compare.

Clover and Toast are payment processors that can provide POS functionality and hardware. Learn how their features, service and costs compare.

Franchises are a good way to own and run a business without having to determine what to sell or how to market it. Learn about low-cost opportunities.

Accepting customer payments by SMS text can be quick and secure. Learn how to start accepting SMS payments and why this feature can improve your business.

Clover provides POS software and hardware along with credit card processing services. Learn why Clover is our choice for the best POS credit card processor.