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Financial Tools

There are plenty of financial tools and services that can improve the way you manage for business’s money. Whether it's accounting software, credit card processors or business loans, these finance products can provide you with the funds you need to run your business and the means to effectively manage them.

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The Best POS Systems of 2026
By Quinn Springett | September 28, 2026
Clover, Square and Lightspeed lead as top POS systems, featuring mobile sales, loyalty programs and seamless integrations for diverse businesses.
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The Best Accounting Software Services for Contractors in 2026
By Max Freedman | September 23, 2026
QuickBooks and FreshBooks offer contractor-friendly accounting software with features like expense tracking, invoicing and tax estimation.
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The Best Accounting Software for Restaurants
By Mike Berner | September 23, 2026
QuickBooks, Xero, and Zoho Books offer restaurant accounting software with expense tracking, invoicing and financial reporting.
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Best Accounting Software Programs for 2026
By Mike Berner | September 22, 2026
QuickBooks, Xero and FreshBooks top the list for small business accounting, offering user-friendly interfaces, automation and scalability.
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What Is a Payment Gateway? How It Works for Small Businesses
By Adam Uzialko | September 22, 2026
From checkout security to processing fees, here's what small businesses need to know before choosing a payment gateway.
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Best Restaurant POS Systems in 2026
By Quinn Springett | September 17, 2026
Toast, Lightspeed, and TouchBistro provide restaurant POS systems with order management, inventory tracking and customer loyalty programs.
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Lightspeed vs. Square: POS Comparison
By Tom Anziano | September 17, 2026
This comparison guide shows how the Lightspeed and Square POS systems stack up across a variety of categories, including plans, pricing, payment processing and hardware.
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Clover vs. Square: Comparing Two of Our Top Credit Card Processing Picks
By Eduardo Vasconcellos | September 17, 2026
Clover and Square are highly regarded credit card processors with integrated POS systems. We'll compare their features and costs to help you determine the best vendor for your needs.
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The Best Mobile Credit Card Processing Solutions of 2026
By Chad Brooks | September 16, 2026
Discover the best mobile credit card processors for 2026. Compare rates, POS features, hardware and pricing from Helcim, Square, Shopify, PayPal and SumUp.
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The Best Credit Card Processors for Restaurants in 2026
By Mike Berner | September 16, 2026
The best restaurant credit card processors include Square, Clover, Toast and Helcim, offering strong POS features, transparent pricing and fast deposits.
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The Best POS Systems for Convenience Stores in 2026
By Tom Anziano | September 16, 2026
Leading POS systems for convenience stores like Clover, GoDaddy and Shopify offer inventory tracking, sales analytics and online ordering capabilities.
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Cheapest Credit Card Processors
By Steven Melendez | September 16, 2026
A review of the most affordable credit card processing options for your small business.
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The Best POS Systems for Bars
By Nicole Fallon | September 16, 2026
Bar POS systems like Toast, TouchBistro and CAKE offer features like tab management, drink recipes and real-time reporting for bar operations.
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The Best Credit Card Processors of 2026: Pricing and Hardware
By Mike Berner | September 16, 2026
Top credit card processing companies include Stripe for e-commerce, Square for flat-rate pricing, and Clover for POS systems with competitive processing fees.
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Square Review and Pricing
By Natalie Hamingson | September 16, 2026
Square offers affordable credit card processing, a free POS plan and flexible business tools for startups. Our Square review covers pricing, fees, hardware, features, support and limitations.
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FreshBooks Accounting Software Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | September 15, 2026
FreshBooks is our choice for the best accounting software for invoicing. Learn more about its features, pros and cons, and pricing in business.com’s review.
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Toast POS Review and Pricing
By Natalie Hamingson | September 14, 2026
Our Toast POS review covers its commission-free online ordering, delivery services, restaurant management features, hardware and pricing. See why Toast is our top restaurant POS system for online...
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Samsung Pay vs. Google Pay vs. Apple Pay: Which Is Best?
By Adam Uzialko | September 14, 2026
Compare these digital payment methods to see which is right for you.
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QuickBooks Online Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | September 10, 2026
QuickBooks Online is our best pick for small businesses thanks to its easy setup, usability, effective features and strong list of third-party integrations.
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Cash Register Buying Guide: POS vs. Cash Registers vs. Tablet mPOS
By Jennifer Dublino | September 10, 2026
What checkout option is best for your business?
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The Best Business Loan and Financing Options of 2026
By Mike Berner | September 08, 2026
Biz2Credit, Fundbox, SBG Funding connect small businesses with lenders offering term loans, lines of credit and invoice financing.
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QuickBooks vs. Xero Comparison
By Mike Berner | September 03, 2026
QuickBooks Online and Xero are among the most popular accounting software choices for small businesses. Learn more about how they compare.
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The Best Payroll Services for One Employee
By Max Freedman | September 03, 2026
Even businesses with one employee need to run payroll. Services like OnPay, QuickBooks, Gusto, Paychex and Rippling offer good options.
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Gusto vs. Paychex Comparison: Comparing Two of Our Top HR Solutions
By Skye Schooley | September 02, 2026
The right HR solution can simplify a small business's HR processes. Here's how Gusto and Paychex compare.
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Gusto vs. ADP: Which Payroll Software Is Right for Your Business?
By Tom Anziano | September 02, 2026
Gusto and ADP offer competent payroll services with robust HR tools. We’ve compared these top solutions to help you decide which payroll software is best for your business.
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Gusto vs. QuickBooks Payroll: Which Payroll Software Is the Best Option for Your Business?
By Dachondra Cason | September 02, 2026
Trying to choose between Gusto and QuickBooks Payroll solutions? This comparison guide can help you make the best choice for your small business's payroll needs.
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The Best Online Payroll Services of 2026
By Jessica Elliott | September 02, 2026
Gusto, QuickBooks Workforce and ADP streamline payroll processing with tax compliance, direct deposit and employee self-service portals.
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Gusto Payroll Software Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | September 02, 2026
Our Gusto review examines its payroll, HR and benefits tools, integrations, pricing and ease of use to explain why it's our top payroll service for HR integration.
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The Best Accounting Software Choices for E-commerce Businesses: Our Top Picks for 2026
By Mike Berner | August 27, 2026
Top accounting software for ecommerce like Xero and QuickBooks Online provide tools for inventory tracking, sales tax management and financial reporting.
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Sage 50 Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | August 27, 2026
Our Sage 50 Accounting review covers pricing, features, job costing, inventory and support. See why we chose Sage 50 as the best accounting software for desktop users and how its Desktop and Cloud...