Business Finances

Applying for a business loan can seem like a daunting task, but following these steps can help you apply and get approved.

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

Learn how the relationship between revenue and income affects your business and its value.

Accepting credit cards helps construction firms boost cash flow, reduce bounced checks and offer clients flexible, secure payment options.

Discover which is best for your business – a business debit card or a credit card.

Here's everything you need to know about accounting software and the benefits of using it.

Proper budgeting and cash flow management can help protect your business from bankruptcy. Learn the steps you can take to avoid it.

Cash flow is critical for businesses, so managing it is key. Here's how to improve your business's cash flow situation.

IRS audits are stressful and costly. Learn best practices and tips that will reduce your chances of getting audited by the IRS and help you stay compliant.

A home-equity line of credit offers easy access to capital to start your business, but it puts your most important personal asset – your home – at risk.

Learn about digital payment methods your business should consider accepting.

Meta Pay lets businesses accept secure, fee-free payments across Meta’s platforms, making social selling easier with simple setup and purchase protection.

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.

Mobile payments provide a fast and easy way for restaurants to receive payments, but there are pros and cons to this method. Here is what you need to know.

Defaulting on an SBA loan is serious; you can face bank levies, wage garnishment and foreclosure. But some cases allow forgiveness. Learn if you qualify.

Angel investors are accredited investors who use their money to help businesses they view as worthwhile. Learn how to find and work with them.

If you're looking for investors or want to sell your business, you must determine its value. Follow these four steps to calculate it.

Small businesses that must cut costs may consider a free POS system. Learn the benefits and limitations of free POS systems and some options to consider.

Every size business can benefit from a POS system, and there are various prices and technology suited for every need. Here’s what you need to know.

Your business credit score is related to but separate from your personal credit score. Learn what a business credit score is and why it matters.

Every bar owner understands that bars have unique needs, and so does your bar POS system. Learn how to choose the best bar POS system for your business.

Cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) software has many advantages over traditional sales technology. Consider these benefits and top systems.

The best POS system will vary based on your needs and the customer experience you want to provide. Here are 15 important features to look for.

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

It can be difficult to keep up with the costs associated with running a farm. Low-interest agricultural loans help farmers stay afloat.

In order to pay your employees correctly each pay period, you need to know how to calculate gross and net pay. Learn how to ensure your payroll is precise.

Want to send a professional invoice via PayPal? Follow this guide to learn how.

When a multiwage employee works overtime, which of their wage rates do you base their overtime rates? Blended overtime pay answers this question.

The pandemic’s Paycheck Protection Program offered relief to businesses. Here is what you should know about the loan forgiveness process.

You have to report PayPal income to the IRS. Learn how PayPal tracks your income and how to fill out a PayPal 1099.