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.
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Restaurant Accounting: How It’s Different From Other Industries & Best Practices
By Dock David Treece | January 07, 2026
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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Medical Billing Process Step by Step
By Natalie Hamingson | January 07, 2026
The medical billing process can be complicated. Follow this step-by-step process to ensure you do it correctly.
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10 QuickBooks Alternatives to Consider
By Jamie Johnson | January 07, 2026
Here are 10 alternatives to QuickBooks that could be better for your business.
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What Is a Hard Money Loan?
By Simone Johnson | January 07, 2026
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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What Are the Benefits of Using Direct Deposit? A Complete Guide
By Simone Johnson | January 07, 2026
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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Is a Line of Credit or a Term Loan Better For Your Business?
By Donna Fuscaldo | January 07, 2026
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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How to Charge Late Fees and Interest on Unpaid Invoices
By Jennifer Dublino | January 06, 2026
Learn about late payment charges, late charge fee policies and maximum allowable invoice late fees by state, including legal limits and best practices.
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What to Do If You Can’t Get a Business Loan
By Donna Fuscaldo | January 06, 2026
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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What It Means to Default on a Business Loan and What to Do Next
By Kiely Kuligowski | January 06, 2026
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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What Is a Discretionary Bonus?
By David Gargaro | January 05, 2026
A nuanced understanding is crucial when offering compensation beyond employees' agreed-upon salary or wages.
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Guide to Employee Bonuses
By David Gargaro | January 05, 2026
Employee bonuses are any compensation paid in excess of an employee's base salary or hourly wage. Learn how to structure and implement employee bonuses.
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Samsung Pay vs. Google Pay vs. Apple Pay: Which Is Best?
By Adam Uzialko | January 05, 2026
Compare Samsung Pay, Google Pay and Apple Pay. See compatibility, features, security, merchant acceptance and ease of use.
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What Are Cash Advances and How Do They Work?
By Donna Fuscaldo | January 05, 2026
Cash advances are short-term loans that don't need an application or credit check, but they aren't always a good option. Learn cash advance pros and cons.
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Financial Accounting: What You Need to Know
By Dock David Treece | January 02, 2026
Learn what every business owner needs to know about financial accounting, accounting software and financial statements.
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Digital Receipts: Why Retailers Are Embracing Them
By Sean Peek | January 02, 2026
The latest digital receipt technology enables retailers to include marketing messaging. Learn the benefits and get software recommendations.
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Budgeting Planning: A Small Business Budgeting Guide
By Sean Peek | January 02, 2026
Business owners need budgets to help them manage money and meet financial goals. Learn how and why to start budget planning for your business.
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Smarter Bookkeeping with AI-Powered Reconciliation
By Miranda Fraraccio | January 02, 2026
AI-powered integrations and features in modern bookkeeping software like QuickBooks can make account reconciliation easier, faster and more accurate.
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How to Get Paid as a Construction Contractor
By Karina Fabian | January 02, 2026
Cash flow is critical for construction contractors. Learn best practices for ensuring your clients pay you and tips for dealing with nonpaying customers.
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POS Systems for Small Construction Businesses
By Donna Fuscaldo | January 02, 2026
With a POS system installed on your phone or tablet, you can accept payments on the job, send digital receipts, and accurately record payment details.
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Why Every Company Should Have a Business Savings Account
By Jamie Johnson | December 19, 2025
Learn why it makes fiscal sense for your company to have a dedicated business savings account.
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Gusto vs. Paychex Comparison: Comparing Two of Our Top HR Solutions
By Skye Schooley | December 18, 2025
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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QuickBooks Desktop vs. Online: Which Should You Use?
By Mark Fairlie | December 18, 2025
Should you use the desktop application or web browser version of QuickBooks? Here are some important updates about this software program.
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Revenue vs. Income: What’s the Difference?
By Dock David Treece | December 18, 2025
Learn how the relationship between revenue and income affects your business and its value.
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Forget the Checks: 5 Reasons Why Your Construction Company Should Accept Credit Card Payments
By Sean Peek | December 18, 2025
Accepting credit cards helps construction firms boost cash flow, reduce bounced checks and offer clients flexible, secure payment options.
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Should You Use a Business Credit or Debit Card?
By Donna Fuscaldo | December 18, 2025
Discover which is best for your business – a business debit card or a credit card.
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A Guide to Accounting Software Features and Benefits
By Donna Fuscaldo | December 18, 2025
Here's everything you need to know about accounting software and the benefits of using it.
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How to Keep Your Business Out of Bankruptcy
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | December 18, 2025
Proper budgeting and cash flow management can help protect your business from bankruptcy. Learn the steps you can take to avoid it.
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How to Improve Your Small Business’s Cash Flow
By Sean Peek | December 18, 2025
Cash flow is critical for businesses, so managing it is key. Here's how to improve your business's cash flow situation.
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How to Apply (and Get Approved) for a Business Loan
By Adam Uzialko | December 18, 2025
Applying for a business loan can seem like a daunting task, but following these steps can help you apply and get approved.
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20 Tips to Avoid a Tax Audit of Your Small Business Return
By Andrew Martins | December 17, 2025
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.