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Square Review and Pricing Review
By Skye Schooley | March 07, 2023

Square is the simplest and fastest way to accept credit cards using a smartphone or tablet. It has clear, affordable pricing with no contracts, credit checks or complicated setup processes, so you...

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Stripe Payment Processing Review and Pricing Review
By Lori Fairbanks | March 07, 2023

Stripe provides payment processing for online businesses in 25 countries. Its developer toolkit allows you to customize it for your website or mobile app, and it comes with more than 100 features,...

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Stax Payments Review and Pricing Review
By Jennifer Dublino | March 07, 2023

Stax is a merchant services company with membership-based wholesale pricing that can help your small business accept credit and debit cards.

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Flagship Merchant Services Review and Pricing Review
By Donna Fuscaldo | March 07, 2023

Flagship Merchant Services offers favorable month-to-month terms to all its merchants, with no setup, gateway setup or early termination fees. This full-service credit card processing company has low...

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Helcim Review and Pricing Review
By Jennifer Dublino | March 07, 2023

Helcim makes credit card processing simple and affordable for small businesses. It offers retail, mobile, and virtual credit card processing solutions with transparent pricing and month-to-month...

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Payment Depot Review and Pricing Review
By Jennifer Dublino | March 07, 2023

Like other top processing companies, Payment Depot uses interchange-plus pricing, but it's membership-based, so there's no percentage markup, just a per-transaction fee and a monthly membership fee....

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Epos Now Review and Pricing Review
By Skye Schooley | March 07, 2023

Epos Now offers full-featured POS systems for retail and hospitality businesses. Systems include mobile and tablet-based POS systems for iOS and Android, as well as software-based systems for Mac and...

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Clover POS System Review and Pricing Review
By Skye Schooley | March 07, 2023

Clover is an advanced POS system for businesses that require highly customizable software. You can start with the basic features, then add apps for advanced capabilities such as staff scheduling,...

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ProMerchant Review and Pricing Review
By Jamie Johnson | March 07, 2023

ProMerchant is a credit card processor that offers transparent interchange plus rates and multiple pricing plans. If your business is considered "high risk," such as a check-cashing service, or your...

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Clover Credit Card Processing Review and Pricing Review
By Jennifer Dublino | March 07, 2023

Clover is an advanced POS system for businesses that require highly customizable software. You can start with the basic features, then add apps for advanced capabilities such as staff scheduling,...

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GoDaddy POS Review and Pricing Review
By Skye Schooley | March 06, 2023

GoDaddy is a powerhouse platform for e-commerce businesses. It has multiple POS plans that can be used to build websites and online stores, track sales and customer data, and accept in-person, online...

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BusinessLoans.com Review
By Mike Berner | March 06, 2023
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Understanding Omnichannel Payments
By Jennifer Dublino | March 06, 2023

Your payment processing should be convenient and professional across all channels. Learn why you should offer omnichannel payments.

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What’s the Difference Between Net Income and Profit? 
By Dachondra Cason | March 06, 2023

Profit and net income are found on your company's income statement. Learn the difference between these financial terms and what they mean for your company.

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What to Do if You’re Behind on Your Taxes
By Chad Brooks | March 03, 2023

Getting behind on your taxes can result in penalties, including liens and levies on your business. Here's what to do if you're past due.

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Considering Going Cashless? Electronic Payment Expert Discusses the Benefits
By Sean Peek | March 03, 2023

Accepting payments from mobile wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay gives consumers the safest and most secure way to pay.

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4 Marketing Hacks to Help You Attract the Right Investors
By Jennifer Dublino | March 03, 2023

Marketing strategy is a crucial aspect of landing investors. Use your marketing skills to identify, message and pitch potential business investors.

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What It Means to Default on a Business Loan and What to Do Next
By Kiely Kuligowski | March 03, 2023

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

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How to Calculate Night Shift Differential Pay
By Max Freedman | March 02, 2023

Night shift differential pay makes it easy to find and motivate daytime employees to work nighttime shifts. Here's how to calculate it.

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How to Apply for a Business Credit Card as a Sole Proprietor
By Andrew Martins | March 02, 2023

Sole proprietors can use a business credit card to build credit, earn rewards and even out cash flow. Learn how to improve your chances of qualifying.

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10 Credit Card Payment Services for Small Business Owners
By Jennifer Dublino | March 01, 2023

Ready for your business to accept credit cards? Consider these 10 credit card payment services to choose the right one for your small business.

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Supply Chain Finance or Invoice Factoring: Which Is Better for Managing Cash Flow?
By Sean Peek | February 28, 2023

How to assess if supply chain finance is right for your business or if invoice factoring would work better for your company’s needs?

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From Collections to Repossession: A Timeline of Debt
By Kiely Kuligowski | February 28, 2023

Find out what happens when your debt goes into the collections phase and what you can do about it.

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Don’t Go Broke: The Best Ways to Save When Starting a Business
By Mike Berner | February 28, 2023

New products and remote work have made it much easier to start a new business while on a budget. Find out how to save.

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Don’t Let Inflation Destroy Your Business in 2023
By Jennifer Dublino | February 28, 2023

With inflation rising, small businesses face diminished profit margins. Learn how to battle inflation — and discover the risks of not planning properly.

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What Is an Audited Financial Statement?
By Max Freedman | February 28, 2023

Find out what an audited financial statement is, who prepares it, what information it contains, and why lenders want to see it.

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PayPal Credit Card Processing: How to Accept Card Payments With PayPal
By Adam Uzialko | February 28, 2023

Accepting debit and credit card payments from your customers is a must. Here is how to start credit card processing with PayPal.

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What Is the Triple Bottom Line?
By Paula Fernandes | February 28, 2023

The triple bottom line uses a sustainability-based accounting method that prioritizes people, profit and planet. Here's how businesses utilize it.

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Understanding and Utilizing Total Compensation Packages
By Patrick Proctor | February 28, 2023

Determining your company's total employee compensation is critical to keeping employees happy and attracting top job candidates. Here is how to calculate i

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SBG Funding Review
By Mike Berner | February 22, 2023

Smart Business Growth (SBG) Funding prides itself on helping small businesses by making the loan application process easier. From a quick application process and minimal paperwork to fast funding,...