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The Best iPhone Card Readers of 2020
By Business.com Editorial Staff | February 06, 2018

See our expert reviews of the top iPhone credit card readers. Compare this year's best iPhone card swipers for free at business.com.

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How CEO Scott Fischer Turned Dippin' Dots Fortune Around
By Chad Brooks | January 31, 2018

It's no simple thing to turn around a company facing financial ruin.

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Workers' Comp Insurance: How Much Do You Need?
By Kiely Kuligowski | January 29, 2018

Here are five factors in figuring out how much workers' comp insurance you need.

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Weighing the Pros and Cons of Angel Investors for Your Business
By Roman Shteyn | January 19, 2018

Are angel investors the right funding source for your startup or small business?

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Outgrowing Your Office Space? Should You Lease or Buy?
By Karina Fabian | January 08, 2018

Consider these factors before buying or leasing your construction office.

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Concur's Christal Bemont on Managing Business Travel Expenses
By Chad Brooks | January 03, 2018

We spoke to Bemont on the rise of business travel and its expense challenges.

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If You Accept Payments on the Job, Your Small Construction Business Needs a POS System. Here's Why
By Lori Fairbanks | December 18, 2017

Even if you prefer cash and checks, a POS system is a useful payments tool.

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Everything You Need to Know about 7702 Plans
By business.com editorial staff | December 08, 2017

A 7702 plan isn't really a retirement plan at all – it's a life insurance policy.

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Deposit Required? When to Ask Customers to Pay Upfront
By Larry Alton | October 26, 2017

Learn three tips for getting paid before the work is done.

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Accountancy 101: 5 Tips to Manage Your Small Business's Finances
By Russell Smith | October 03, 2017

Being your own business's accountant can be daunting, but it's possible with some tric

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Debunking 5 Venture Capital Myths That People Still Believe
By Will Jiang | August 24, 2017

Setting the record straight about venture capital

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Why It Could Take Up to 5 Years to Prepare Your Business for Sale
By Bruce Hakutizwi | July 24, 2017

Don't wait until closing to clean up your books

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Buying or Leasing Construction Equipment? Which Is Better?
By Karina Fabian | June 28, 2017

There are pros and cons to buying, leasing and renting.

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Nonprofits Are Sticking to Budget: 6 Tips to Cut Overspending
By Megan Totka | June 20, 2017

It’s no secret that nonprofits run very lean. When evaluating your budget and where you can trim any overspending, here are six areas worth taking a closer look at.

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A Guide to Construction Accounting
By Karina Fabian | June 12, 2017

Accounting in the construction business carries some unique challenges.

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A Guide to Restaurant Financing
By business.com editorial staff | March 04, 2017

Which financing method is right for your restaurant business?

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U.S. Tax Considerations for Amazon FBA International Sellers
By Joshua Ashman Ephraim Moss | December 08, 2016

International sellers who rely on Amazon Fulfillment-by-Amazon need to know the tax code.

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Invoice Intelligently: 5 Ways to Get Paid Faster
By Renzo Costarella | September 26, 2016

Here are five ways to get your bills paid faster so you can focus on scaling and improving your business, not playing bill collector.

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Achieving Success Using Performance Improvement Plans
By Rosanna Nadeau | September 19, 2016

Experience shows that 10% of employees are performing below job expectations in most organizations. But performance can be turned around, when managers use Performance Improvement Plans effectively....

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Read Them Now: 7 Books That Will Make You Richer
By Daniela McVicker | August 23, 2016

Here is a selection of seven books that will make you richer if you take the advice into consideration and put it into action.

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How Freelancers Can Get Ahead With an Investment Strategy
By Deborah Anderson | August 16, 2016

Are you an entrepreneur who is ready in to increase the income flow? Here are some suggestions for that strategy.

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Calling All Angels: How to Attract Investors for Your Startup
By business.com editorial staff | July 21, 2016

Angel investors and venture capitalists can help you secure funding for your business. But how do you attract investors for your startup?

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Stop Working So Hard: Make Money in the Gaming Industry
By Sherry Gray | May 27, 2016

Getting Paid to Play Video Games Sounds Too Good to Be True, Right? Maybe Not.

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FinTech: The New World Order and Its 5 Pillars
By Oscar Jofre | May 19, 2016

Financial Technology, or Fintech, is changing the way the world manages and makes money. Here are the 5 pillars, and what you need to know.

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How the Self-Employed Can Make Roth IRA Contributions
By business.com editorial staff | April 27, 2016

If you're self-employed, a Roth IRA is one of the essential retirement saving tools you need in your arsenal.

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Tax Red Flags: Four Easy Ways to Guarantee a Business Audit
By Deborah Sweeney | April 12, 2016

Audits are a pain, but if you know what triggers them, and how to keep the right records to fight them, they are much more manageable.

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5 Surprisingly Cheap Forms of Small Business Financing
By Marc Prosser | March 21, 2016

Looking for small business financing options that won't break the bank? These five inexpensive options might be work a look.

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Hey Money Maker: 5 Trading Tools Finance Junkies Can't Get Enough Of
By Christopher Jan Benitez | March 03, 2016

If you are serious about investing in stocks, then you need these trading tools. Get ready to make some serious money.