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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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.
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Digital Payment Guide: Best Payment Methods & Why to Accept Them
By Sammi Caramela | December 16, 2025
Learn about digital payment methods your business should consider accepting.
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What Is Meta Pay? A Complete Guide to Meta’s Payment Platform
By Donna Fuscaldo | December 16, 2025
Meta Pay lets businesses accept secure, fee-free payments across Meta’s platforms, making social selling easier with simple setup and purchase protection.
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Should Your Restaurant Accept Mobile Payments?
By Jamie Johnson | December 16, 2025
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.
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Everything You Need to Know About Angel Investors
By Donna Fuscaldo | December 16, 2025
Angel investors are accredited investors who use their money to help businesses they view as worthwhile. Learn how to find and work with them.
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Is Your SBA Loan in Default? Forgiveness Is Possible
By Nicole Fallon | December 16, 2025
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.
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How to Get PPP Loan Forgiveness
By Donna Fuscaldo | November 20, 2025
The pandemic’s Paycheck Protection Program offered relief to businesses. Here is what you should know about the loan forgiveness process.
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POS Reports Your Retail Business Should Be Using
By Donna Fuscaldo | November 17, 2025
With this guide, learn how a point-of-sale (POS) system can transform your business by increasing sales, maximizing results and reducing waste.
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Rapid Finance Review
By Mike Berner | November 08, 2025
Rapid Finance provides same-day funding for term loans, lines of credit, and merchant cash advances from $500 to $10 million with fast online applications.
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Small Business Guide to Alternative Lending
By Donna Fuscaldo | November 06, 2025
Alternative lenders offer more flexible terms and faster approval and funding than traditional banks. Discover more about alternative loans.
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Stripe vs. PayPal
By Dock David Treece | November 04, 2025
Read our comparison of Stripe and PayPal to see which provider can best help your business accept payments.
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What to Know Before You Refinance Your Business Loans
By Max Freedman | November 04, 2025
Evaluate these five elements before you move forward with refinancing.
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Lightspeed vs. Square: POS Comparison
By Tom Anziano | November 03, 2025
Find out how Lightspeed and Square compare to see which POS system and payment processor is right for your business.
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Gusto vs. QuickBooks Payroll: Which Payroll Software Is the Best Option for Your Business?
By Dachondra Cason | November 03, 2025
This guide compares the Gusto and QuickBooks payroll software solutions for small businesses to help you choose the right one for your company.
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Clover vs. Square: Comparing Two of Our Top Credit Card Processing Picks
By Eduardo Vasconcellos | November 03, 2025
Clover and Square are top credit card processors with various features that appeal to different businesses. Here's how their services and costs compare.
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Wave Financial Review
By Simone Johnson | October 30, 2025
Wave is an accounting software that offers a free option and useful payroll tools, making it a strong choice for small businesses on a budget.
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Melio Accounting Software
By Max Freedman | October 29, 2025
Our Melio accounting software review covers its affordable pricing and effective invoicing and bill pay tools.
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How Fintech Is Changing Business (and Bank Accounts)
By Mark Fairlie | October 27, 2025
FinTech is the financial technology fueling innovation in payment processing, lending, wealth management, and more. Learn how FinTech is changing business.
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The Best Business Grants for Women in 2026
By Sammi Caramela | October 17, 2025
Top business grants for women include Amber Grant ($10,000 monthly), Cartier Women's Initiative ($100,000), IFundWomen, and Tory Burch Foundation programs.
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Clover Credit Card Processing Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | October 14, 2025
Clover combines flat-rate processing (2.6% + 10¢ in-person) with proprietary POS hardware, 200+ apps, and industry-specific plans for retail and dining.
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Stax Payments Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | October 14, 2025
Stax (formerly Fattmerchant) offers subscription-based merchant services with wholesale interchange pricing, 200+ integrations, and flexible POS hardware.
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Everything You Need to Know About Cash Flow Statements
By Jennifer Dublino | October 09, 2025
Learn why cash flow statements are essential for business survival, how they track liquidity and solvency, and key strategies for financial management.
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What Is an Audited Financial Statement?
By Sally Herigstad | October 09, 2025
Audited financial statements are independent CPA evaluations costing thousands. They include balance sheets, cash flow, income statements, and equity changes.
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GoDaddy POS Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | October 07, 2025
GoDaddy POS charges 2.5% per transaction with Smart Terminal hardware starting at $149. The system tracks sales with easy setup and payroll integration.
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SBA Loan Forgiveness for PPP, EIDL and 7(a) Loans
By Jamie Johnson | September 29, 2025
PPP loans are fully forgivable if requirements are met. EIDL loans advance up to $15,000 don't require repayment. Other SBA loans must be repaid in full.
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NetSuite Accounting Software Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | September 24, 2025
Oracle NetSuite is a cloud ERP integrating finance, sales, supply chain, and HR tools. Pricing starts around $999 per month licensing plus $99 per user.
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SBG Funding Review 2026: $5M Loans, 24-Hour Funding, 85% Approval
By Mike Berner | September 12, 2025
SBG Funding offers fast funding and flexible terms on loans up to $5 million, earning a 9 out of 10 rating and our pick for best lender for flexible terms.
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Epos Now Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | September 10, 2025
Epos Now is a top point-of-sale (POS) system known for excellent integrations. Learn about Epos Now's features, limitations, pricing, support and more.
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Square Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | August 15, 2025
Square is a top credit card processor with no fees, low rates and pay-as-you-go terms. Learn why Square is the best credit card processor for startups.