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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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5 Best Restaurant POS Systems
By Quinn Springett | June 03, 2025

Toast, Lightspeed, and TouchBistro provide restaurant POS systems with order management, inventory tracking and customer loyalty programs.

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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 is a reasonably priced accounting software package with excellent integrations and an intuitive user interface. Learn why Xero is our top pick for growing companies.

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Mobile Wallet Guide: Google Wallet vs. Apple Pay vs. Samsung Wallet
By Adam Uzialko | March 20, 2025

Compare Google Wallet, Apple Pay and Samsung Wallet to find the best mobile payment option for your needs. Learn about features, security and compatibility.

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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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Cash Register Buying Guide: POS vs. Cash Registers vs. Tablet mPOS
By Jennifer Dublino | January 23, 2025

Your brick-and-mortar business must provide quick, seamless customer checkout options. Learn if cash registers or POS systems are right for your business.

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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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SurePayroll Review and Pricing
By Matt D’Angelo | October 17, 2024

SurePayroll handles all payroll processing and payroll tax obligations. The system features an easy-to-use interface that's accessible online from anywhere.

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GoDaddy POS Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | October 16, 2024

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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PayPal Credit Card Processing Review
By Lori Fairbanks | September 30, 2024

PayPal lets businesses of all sizes, including startups and microbusinesses, accept credit cards with minimal application requirements. It's affordable, has transparent pricing and terms, and is easy...

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Digital Receipts: Why Retailers Are Embracing Them
By Sean Peek | September 30, 2024

The latest digital receipt technology enables retailers to include marketing messaging. Learn the benefits and get software recommendations.

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Epos Now Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | September 30, 2024

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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Toast POS Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | September 30, 2024

Toast is a top POS system with extensive restaurant features. Learn why Toast's online ordering functionality stands out in the restaurant POS system area.

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CAKE Review
By Quinn Springett | September 30, 2024

Cake by Mad Mobile is an efficient POS system ideal for restaurants. Learn about Cake's ease of use, features, pricing, inventory management and support.

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Brilliant POS Review
By Quinn Springett | September 12, 2024

Brilliant is a cloud-based POS system with excellent employee management features. Learn how Brilliant can track wages, hours, payroll and schedules.

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5 Best Construction Estimating Tools
By Eduardo Vasconcellos | August 05, 2024

Accurate estimates are key to your construction business's success. Learn about the top five construction estimating software tools.

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ADP Payroll Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | July 09, 2024

ADP’s scalable plans and advanced payroll features make it the best payroll solution for growing businesses. Explore pricing, features and more.

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NetSuite Accounting Software Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | April 10, 2024

Oracle NetSuite is a popular cloud-based ERP used by more than 40,000 organizations worldwide. It offers a comprehensive suite of integrated business management solutions.

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Zoho Books Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | April 10, 2024

Zoho Books is an accounting solution that uses automation to make managing business finances easier. Learn about Zoho's features, integrations and more.

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Sage 50 Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | April 10, 2024

Sage Business Cloud Accounting is a cloud-based accounting solution ideal for customizations. Learn how businesses can use Sage to customize integrations.

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FreshBooks Accounting Software Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | April 10, 2024

FreshBooks is cloud-based accounting software that's ideal for invoice creation. Learn how businesses use FreshBooks for accounting, including custom invoicing.

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Rippling Payroll Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | April 04, 2024

Rippling's platform has hundreds of integrations and a user-friendly workflow builder. Learn why it's the best payroll system for automating processes.

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How Much Does a POS System Cost?
By Jamie Johnson | February 01, 2024

Price is a key factor for many businesses when evaluating POS systems. Here’s what you might pay for a POS system and some good options to consider.

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Types of POS Systems
By Sean Peek | January 25, 2024

From simple mobile payment processors to robust systems for larger enterprises, there are several POS options for businesses.