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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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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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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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Plooto Review
By Mike Berner | June 26, 2025

Plooto excels in payment automation with a 150,000-vendor network, but lacks full accounting features, a mobile app, and has limited integrations.

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BusinessLoans.com Review
By Mike Berner | June 26, 2025

BusinessLoans.com is a marketplace, not a lender, offering loans from $10K to $3M. Rates start at 9%, but funding can be slower than competitors.

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Wix Review
By Elizabeth Crumbly | June 26, 2025

Wix provides 900+ templates, AI website building tools, and drag-and-drop design for small businesses, portfolios, and online stores starting at $17/month.

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Helcim Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | June 18, 2025

Helcim offers transparent interchange-plus pricing, no monthly fees, free POS tools and strong support, making it a great all-in-one credit card platform.

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What Are Chargebacks, and How Can You Avoid Them?
By Skye Schooley | June 10, 2025

Reduce chargebacks through clear return policies, detailed receipts, prompt customer service and thorough documentation for all transactions.

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Stax vs. Square: Credit Card Processor Comparison
By Jennifer Dublino | June 10, 2025

Stax and Square give merchants an easy and convenient way to accept credit cards. Learn how their features, plans, pricing and integrations compare.

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Stripe vs. Square Credit Card Processing Comparison
By Jennifer Dublino | June 10, 2025

Stripe is ideal for online businesses needing customization, while Square suits in-person sellers with free POS tools, transparent pricing and fast setup.

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Stripe Payment Processing Review and Pricing
By Lori Fairbanks | June 10, 2025

Stripe charges 2.9% plus 30¢ for online payments and 2.7% plus 5¢ in-person, with no monthly fees or contracts. Supports 135+ currencies and extensive APIs.

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Payment Depot Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | June 09, 2025

Payment Depot offers low, membership-based pricing with no markup and is ideal for high-volume businesses using Clover terminals or existing equipment.

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Square vs. PayPal
By Jennifer Dublino | June 09, 2025

Square suits high-volume businesses with lower online fees and robust POS tools at 2.6% + $0.10. PayPal works for low-volume merchants needing flexibility.

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Merchant One vs. Square Comparison
By Jennifer Dublino | June 09, 2025

Merchant One charges interchange-plus pricing with $13.95 monthly fees and 24/7 support. Square offers flat 2.6% + 10¢ rates with no monthly fee on basic plans.

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Stripe vs Stax Comparison
By Mike Berner | June 09, 2025

Stax charges flat subscriptions ($99-$199 monthly plus 8-15¢ per transaction) for high-volume businesses. Stripe charges 2.9% + 30¢, better for e-commerce.

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National Processing Review
By Jennifer Dublino | June 09, 2025

National Processing offers interchange-plus pricing with locked-in low rates and works with new and high-risk businesses. Free SwipeSimple virtual terminal.

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Merchant One Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | June 09, 2025

MerchantOne offers custom interchange-plus pricing, 98% approval rate, Clover POS integration, and 175+ shopping cart connections for all business sizes.

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11 Ways to Help Protect Your Company (and Customers) When You Take Payments Online
By Jennifer Dublino | June 09, 2025

Secure online payments with 2FA, SSL certificates, PCI DSS compliance, cyber insurance, and secure platforms like BigCommerce, Shopify, and WooCommerce.

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QuickBooks Payroll Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | May 16, 2025

Pay employees and contractors with Intuit QuickBooks Payroll. See why this is the best payroll solution for businesses seeking an accounting integration.

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Xero Accounting Software Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | May 05, 2025

Xero accounting software offers unlimited users, 1,000+ integrations, and plans from $12-$65/month with user-friendly interfaces for growing businesses.

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TouchBistro Review and Pricing
By Jamie Johnson | March 20, 2025

TouchBistro is a customizable POS system for restaurants of all sizes. Learn how TouchBistro works and the different features it offers.

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Clover POS System Review and Pricing
By Jamie Johnson | March 05, 2025

Clover is an all-in-one POS system for restaurants, retail stores and service-based businesses. Learn more about Clover and how it works.

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Fixed and Variable Expenses: What Do These Terms Mean?
By Sammi Caramela | March 03, 2025

Find out the definitions and see examples of fixed, variable and mixed expenses. Read on to learn how to save on these costs.

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1099-MISC vs. 1099-NEC Tax Form Guide
By Julie Thompson | February 26, 2025

How do 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC tax forms differ? Learn the differences between 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC, which affect independent contractors and freelancers.

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FreshBooks vs. Xero Comparison
By Tom Anziano | January 14, 2025

FreshBooks and Xero are two top accounting software programs for small businesses. Here’s how they compare.

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How to Choose a POS Cash Register
By Jennifer Dublino | January 13, 2025

Choosing a processing system to handle payments is an important part of your business. But there is a register to fit every establishment’s needs.

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Supply Chain Finance or Invoice Factoring: Which Is Better for Managing Cash Flow?
By Sean Peek | January 07, 2025

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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What’s a Healthy Level of Business Debt?
By Matt D’Angelo | January 06, 2025

Healthy business debt is often necessary for growth. Learn how to distinguish good and bad business debt and determine a healthy debt amount to carry.

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Best Business Loans for Bad Credit
By Donna Fuscaldo | January 03, 2025

Business loans can be difficult to secure if you have bad credit. Here are financing options for businesses with poor credit history.