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Payment Gateway vs. Payment Processor
By Adam Uzialko | October 29, 2019

What's the difference between a payment gateway and a payment processor?

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5 Reasons Why Franchising Could Save Your Retirement Plans
By Eric Stites | October 28, 2019

Franchising is a solid option for people who are looking to better prepare for retirement. Here's what you need to know before making this decision.

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A Guide to Help You Choose the Best POS Software
By Skye Schooley | October 28, 2019

Learn what features to look for when choosing the best POS software for your business.

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How Retailers Can Protect Themselves From Payment Card Fraud
By Arjun Kohli | October 24, 2019

Small business owners have to be proactive and vigilant on several fronts.

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How to Choose a Paystub Generator
By Matt D'Angelo | October 22, 2019

Finding the right paystub generator is an important part of processing payroll.

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Outsourcing for Small Businesses: Should You Hire a Contractor?
By Dennis O’Keefe | October 20, 2019

Outsourcing, also known as "contracting out," is the act of sending specific tasks and jobs outside your small business to be completed instead of handling them in-house.

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What Happens If You Can't Repay Your SBA Loan?
By Jason Milleisen | October 14, 2019

There are options that are available if you can't repay your SBA loan.

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How to Accept Credit Card Payments Over the Phone
By Adam Uzialko | October 13, 2019

Learn how to accept credit card payments by phone.

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How to Prepare Your Business for the 2020 Tax Season
By Tracy Watson | October 08, 2019

Even though the 2020 tax season is still a few months off, there are some steps you can be taking now to ensure the process goes smoothly when it does arrive.

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Find Out Which Credit Card Payment App for Android Works Best for You
By Adam Uzialko | October 07, 2019

Accepting payments via Android is easier than ever. Which card reader is best for you?

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How Would Medicare for All Impact Small Business Owners?
By Adam Uzialko | September 24, 2019

It aims to simplify and control healthcare costs, but what would it mean for SMB owners?

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A Beginner's Guide to Bitcoin: The Problems and Possibilities
By Moazzam Kamran | September 23, 2019

Bitcoin's possibilities are endless, exciting and nuanced. These are some of the problems and emerging solutions for this cryptocurrency.

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5 Investor-Friendly Industries Perfect for First-Time Entrepreneurs
By Howard Goldstein | September 22, 2019

Gaining insight into your target industry early on gives your young business many significant strategic advantages. Here are a few of the most lucrative, investor-friendly industries that...

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11 Brilliant Ways Your Small Business Can Save Money
By Megan Totka | September 20, 2019

These smart tips will help you cut expenses and boost your bank account balance.

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Protecting Your Bottom Line From Data Breaches in 2020
By Isaac Kohen | September 20, 2019

As we head into 2020, protecting your bottom line means understanding the risks of a data breach.

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How Finding Your Purpose Can Help You Recession-Proof Your Company
By DeWayne Ables | September 19, 2019

SMBs that seek out and act on opportunities when times are good will find it easier to weather economic storms.

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7 Profit-Boosting Ways to Protect Your Business From a Recession
By Rashan Dixon | September 18, 2019

Implementing smart growth strategies now can help your business survive a recession.

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3 Non-financial Factors That Affect the Value of Your Business
By Terry Lammers | September 18, 2019

If a company isn't actively growing, it can only glide for so long before it falls back to the ground. Keep these factors in mind to steer clear of the "glider path" trap.

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How Outsourcing Software Development Can Help Fintech Businesses
By Nacho De Marco | September 17, 2019

Businesses in the financial technology industry are increasingly turning to outsourced solutions for software development. Here's how it can help this booming market.

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How Leveraged Buyouts Can Help Small Businesses
By Chris Porteous | September 11, 2019

Leveraged buyouts can help small businesses that may otherwise struggle to attract outside financing.

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Why Every Company Should Have a Business Savings Account
By Ken Gosnell | September 04, 2019

Businesses often live from payroll to payroll. Smart business leaders understand the power of saving for future growth.

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Why You Need a Midyear Business Tax Checkup With Your CPA
By Nickolas Strain | September 03, 2019

Learn about the benefits of meeting with your CPA midyear to review your business taxes.

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Grow Your Small Business by Outsourcing Business Processes
By David Lesniak | September 02, 2019

Achieve greater efficiency, operational performance and more by outsourcing non-revenue-generating tasks to a trustworthy partner.

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How to Start a Business From Scratch
By Elijah Masek-Kelly | August 28, 2019

Building a business without upfront investment is tough, but not impossible.

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What Universal Basic Income Could Mean for Innovation
By Siri Hedreen | August 27, 2019

Will a basic income boost entrepreneurship, or discourage it?

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Talking Shop: Smart Financial Habits Your Small Business Needs to Be Practicing
By Chad Brooks | August 26, 2019

Keeping on top of your finances is critical to the success of your business.

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Talking Shop: Small Businesses Can Make Millions From Federal Government Contracts
By Chad Brooks | August 20, 2019

The U.S. government is the biggest customer in the world for small businesses.

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3 Ways to Gain Audience Trust in Blockchain
By Sean Caputo | August 13, 2019

Spur trust with customers using blockchain.

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15 Things to Remember When Preparing to Negotiate with a Larger Company
By Scott Gerber | August 13, 2019

Research, and the right attitudes, can help you find success