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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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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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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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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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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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 14, 2024
SurePayroll handles payroll tax management automatically for $29.99 per month plus $4 per employee, backed by Paychex with unlimited payroll run capability.
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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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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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FreshBooks Accounting Software Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | April 10, 2024
FreshBooks excels at invoicing with easy customization, time tracking, and recurring billing. Plans start at $15/month. Best for freelancers and SMBs.
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Accion Review
By Mike Berner | September 14, 2023
Accion provides microloans to established small businesses and startups. Loan types, amounts and requirements vary by state.
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OnDeck Review
By Matt D’Angelo | September 13, 2023
OnDeck offers a non-bank alternative to getting loans and lines of credit for small businesses.
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Noble Funding Review
By Mike Berner | September 13, 2023
Noble Funding offers flexible business loans with lower monthly payments and extended terms, helping small businesses get the capital they need to grow.
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Crest Capital Business Loan and Financing Review
By Mike Berner | September 13, 2023
Crest Capital is an equipment financing company for small businesses, offering funding from $5,000 to over $500,000.