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Business Finances

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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ZarMoney Accounting Software Review: Pricing and Features
By Mike Berner | August 12, 2025

ZarMoney is a standout accounting solution with simple pricing and robust integrations. Learn why it's the best accounting software for report generation.

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Chase Payment Solutions Review
By Mike Berner | August 12, 2025

Chase Payment Solutions offers same-day deposits, customer analytics, and HIPAA-compliant InstaMed platform for healthcare providers to process payments.

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18 Small Business Grants for Minorities
By Adam Uzialko | August 11, 2025

Business grants help provide free funding to minority business owners. Check out the most updated list of minority business and how to apply.

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10 QuickBooks Alternatives to Consider
By Jamie Johnson | August 07, 2025

Here are 10 alternatives to QuickBooks that could be better for your business.

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What to Do If You Can’t Get a Business Loan
By Donna Fuscaldo | August 01, 2025

Here's what to do if you can't get a business loan, and why being turned away isn't the end of the world.

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Fundbox Business Loan Review and Rates
By Mike Berner | August 01, 2025

Fundbox offers business lines of credit up to $150,000 with 12-24 week terms, 4.66% starting rates, and tech features like cash flow insights and mobile app.

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Lightspeed POS Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | July 31, 2025

Lightspeed is a top POS system for retail businesses. Learn about its feature-rich software and advanced e-commerce, reporting and management tools.

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Types of Fast Business Loans
By Max Freedman | July 30, 2025

Find out which fast lending methods you can choose from when you need a business loan and what you need in order to apply.

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What Is a Hard Money Loan?
By Simone Johnson | July 30, 2025

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.

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Hidden Gotchas in Your Business Loan Repayment Terms
By Adam Uzialko | July 28, 2025

There's more to a loan than paying your monthly installment. Look for these hidden terms and fees a lender might include in a loan agreement.

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Is a Line of Credit or a Term Loan Better For Your Business?
By Donna Fuscaldo | July 28, 2025

You need to know which type of loan is best for your small business's situation. Learn the difference between term loans and lines of credit.

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North Payments Review
By Mike Berner | July 25, 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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Nonprofit Accounting: A Complete Guide to Accounting for Nonprofits
By Katharine Paljug | July 25, 2025

Nonprofit organizations have specific accounting regulations and requirements. Learn what nonprofits need to know about accounting.

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How Business Debt Consolidation Works
By Julie Thompson | July 22, 2025

Learn who should consider debt consolidation and what you need to know before deciding whether business debt consolidation is right for you.

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How to File Medical Claims
By Leah Zitter | July 22, 2025

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

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Medical Billing Process Step by Step
By Natalie Hamingson | July 22, 2025

The medical billing process can be complicated. Follow this step-by-step process to ensure you do it correctly.

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Toast POS Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | July 21, 2025

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.

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Sage 50 Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | July 18, 2025

Sage Business Cloud Accounting is a cloud-based accounting solution ideal for customizations. Learn how businesses can use Sage to customize integrations.

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Biz2Credit Review and Rates
By Mike Berner | July 17, 2025

Biz2Credit connects businesses to term loans up to $1 million and revenue financing to $2 million with 24-hour approvals and transparent, simple interest rates.

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What Are the Benefits of Using Direct Deposit? A Complete Guide
By Simone Johnson | July 16, 2025

Direct deposit can benefit small businesses when set up correctly. Learn all about direct deposit, including the pros, cons, tax laws and implementation.

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How to Apply a Break-Even Analysis to Your Small Business
By Simone Johnson | July 16, 2025

A break-even analysis helps you identify how much your business must sell to recoup costs. Learn how to use it to make smart decisions for your business.

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How to Save Thousands of Dollars With the Employee Retention Credit
By Lauren Kubiak | July 11, 2025

Under the legislation, eligible employers can claim a refundable tax credit that is equal to 70 percent of the qualified wages they pay employees.

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How to Apply for a Business Credit Card
By Dock David Treece | July 09, 2025

A business credit card has distinct advantages, like simplified accounting. Learn how to choose, apply for and qualify for a business credit card.

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What Is a Credit Card Imprinter?
By Kimberlee Leonard | July 03, 2025

A credit card imprinter is a physical device that makes an imprint of a credit card onto a carbon copy sales slip to process and track payments manually.

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Capital vs. Operating Grants: Which Does Your Business Need?
By Donna Fuscaldo | July 01, 2025

Capital and operating grants are two different ways to fund your business. Here's what you need to know before applying for a business grant.

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Restaurant Accounting: How It’s Different From Other Industries & Best Practices
By Dock David Treece | June 30, 2025

Restaurant accounting has specific needs and features. Here's a look at restaurant accounting methods and expenses, how tips factor in, and more.

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QuickBooks vs. Xero Comparison
By Mike Berner | June 27, 2025

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

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FreshBooks vs. QuickBooks Comparison
By Mike Berner | June 27, 2025

FreshBooks and QuickBooks are two of the best accounting software programs for small businesses. Here’s how they compare.

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QuickBooks Online Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | June 27, 2025

QuickBooks Online is an excellent small business accounting package. Learn about QuickBooks Online's features, like automation, security and integrations.

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QuickBooks Desktop vs. Online: Which Should You Use?
By Mark Fairlie | June 27, 2025

Should you use the desktop application or web browser version of QuickBooks? Here are some important updates about this software program.