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Latest: Advice, Tips and Resources in Finance

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How to Process Accounts Receivable: A Step-by-Step Guide

By Jamie Johnson | September 04, 2026

Learn how the accounts receivable process works and how accounting software can streamline your business’s ability to track and collect money owed.

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How to Get Professional Guidance for Your SMB on a Budget

By Amanda Hoffman | September 04, 2026

Discover budget-friendly ways for small businesses to access expert financial guidance.

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How to Accept Credit Card Payments Using Your Phone

By Simone Johnson | September 04, 2026

Learn how to accept credit card payments with your phone, including setup steps, mobile payment tools, processing costs and tips for choosing the right provider.

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Which Bookkeeping Tasks Should Be Automated (And Which Shouldn’t)?

By Adam Uzialko | September 03, 2026

Not every bookkeeping task should run unsupervised. Use this three-tier framework to decide what to automate, what to queue for review and what to keep.

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QuickBooks vs. Xero Comparison

By Mike Berner | September 03, 2026

QuickBooks and Xero are two of the most popular accounting software choices for small businesses. Here is how they compare.

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Gusto vs. Paychex Comparison: Comparing Two of Our Top HR Solutions

By Skye Schooley | September 02, 2026

Gusto and Paychex are excellent HR solutions with payroll and essential human resources features. Here's how they compare in pricing, usability and more.

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Gusto vs. ADP: Which Payroll Software Is Right for Your Business?

By Tom Anziano | September 02, 2026

This comparison guide breaks down the similarities and differences between ADP and Gusto payroll solutions for small businesses.

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Gusto vs. QuickBooks Payroll: Which Payroll Software Is the Best Option for Your Business?

By Dachondra Cason | September 02, 2026

This guide compares the Gusto and QuickBooks payroll software solutions for small businesses to help you choose the right one for your company.

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Gusto Payroll Software Review and Pricing

By Jessica Elliott | September 02, 2026

Our Gusto review examines its payroll, HR and benefits tools, integrations, pricing and ease of use to explain why it's our top payroll service for HR integration.

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Everything You Need to Know About Angel Investors

By Donna Fuscaldo | September 01, 2026

Raising funding for a new small business can be difficult. This guide offers strategies and tips for start-ups looking to find and work with angel investors.

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10 QuickBooks Alternatives to Consider

By Jamie Johnson | August 27, 2026

Looking for QuickBooks alternatives? Compare top accounting software options like FreshBooks, Xero, Zoho Books and more to find the best fit for your business.

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5 FreshBooks Alternatives

By Amanda Hoffman | August 27, 2026

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

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Sage 50 Review and Pricing

By Mike Berner | August 27, 2026

Our Sage 50 Accounting review covers pricing, features, job costing, inventory and support. See why we chose Sage 50 as the best accounting software for desktop users and how its Desktop and Cloud...

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Lightspeed vs. Square: POS Comparison

By Tom Anziano | August 27, 2026

Find out how Lightspeed and Square compare to see which POS system and payment processor is right for your business.

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Lightspeed POS Review and Pricing

By Skye Schooley | August 27, 2026

Lightspeed is our pick for the best retail POS system, with advanced inventory management, built-in wholesale ordering, e-commerce, loyalty and reporting tools. Plans start at $89 per month, with...

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Sales Tax Nexus: When Selling Across State Lines Changes What You File

By Adam Uzialko | August 27, 2026

Selling across state lines can trigger new sales tax obligations. Here's how economic nexus works and how to stay compliant as you grow.

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How to Switch Accounting Systems Without Losing Your Data

By Adam Uzialko | August 25, 2026

Switching accounting systems doesn't have to mean losing data. Here's how to migrate safely, from choosing a cutover date to your first reconciliation.

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How to Fix a Bank Reconciliation That Won’t Balance

By Adam Uzialko | August 25, 2026

Reconciliation won't balance? Work through the most common causes in order — duplicates, timing differences, stale checks and prior-period edits.

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Everything You Need to Know About Cash Flow Statements

By Jennifer Dublino | August 24, 2026

All businesses benefit from managing their cash flow properly. Learn how to review and use cash flow statements to ensure your organization's financial health.

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Stripe vs. Authorize.net: Credit Card Processing Comparison

By Jamie Johnson | August 21, 2026

This comparison of Stripe and Authorize.net examines the pros and cons of each, and how they stack up against one another in price and features.

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Stripe vs. PayPal

By Dock David Treece | August 21, 2026

Read our comparison of Stripe and PayPal to see which provider can best help your business accept payments.

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Stripe Payment Processing Review and Pricing

By Lori Fairbanks | August 21, 2026

Stripe is a great payment processor for e-commerce businesses, combining customizable checkout tools, support for 100-plus payment methods, recurring billing and global payment capabilities with...

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Digital Payment Guide: Best Payment Methods & Why to Accept Them

By Sammi Caramela | August 18, 2026

Digital payments are favored by American consumers. Learn which methods your businesses should consider accepting, including mobile wallets, crypto and BNPL.

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Helcim Review and Pricing

By Mike Berner | August 11, 2026

Our Helcim review explores this all-in-one credit card processor's POS, invoicing, online payments and customer management tools, along with its transparent interchange-plus pricing, no monthly fees...

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Xero Accounting Software Review and Pricing

By Mike Berner | August 10, 2026

Xero accounting software offers unlimited users, 1,000+ integrations and flexible plans for growing businesses. Learn about its features in our Xero review.

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Rippling vs. Deel Comparison

By Skye Schooley | August 07, 2026

See how these PEO services compare in pricing, HR features and customer support.

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Rippling Payroll Review and Pricing

By Jessica Elliott | August 07, 2026

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

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How to Manage Multiple Business Credit Cards

By Adam Uzialko | August 06, 2026

Multiple business credit cards can boost rewards, increase available credit and simplify expense tracking. Learn how to manage them effectively and avoid common pitfalls.

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Minimum Requirements for Business Credit Cards

By Adam Uzialko | August 06, 2026

Learn the minimum requirements for a business credit card, including credit score expectations, revenue qualifications and ways to improve your approval odds.

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Nonprofit Accounting: A Complete Guide to Accounting for Nonprofits

By Katharine Paljug | August 05, 2026

Learn how nonprofit accounting works, including key records, compliance requirements, best practices and tools to help your organization stay accurate and accountable.

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