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The industry challenges to running a restaurant, bar, catering service (and other food and beverage companies) are many. We've researched start-up costs & loans, equipment financing, point-of-sale systems, menu designs, and other software tech products to help you succeed. Take a look at the list of resources below!

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Best Restaurant POS Systems

When it comes to choosing a point of sale system for your full-service restaurant, there’s a lot more at stake than you might initially think.

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The Complete Guide To Using Zelle For Business

Zelle is a money transfer service meant to compete with Venmo and PayPal. Now even businesses can use Zelle to move money around and make payments — here’s what you need to know about using Zelle for business.

How To Get A Small Business Loan From A Bank

A bank small business loan is a loan that a business owner receives from a bank. This can be a traditional loan that provides a lump sum of cash, or a more flexible option like a business line of credit. Bank loans typically offer low rates and long repayment terms but may be more difficult to qualify for than other types of business funding.

What Is Stamps.com?

On the whole, an in-depth Stamps.com review shows this is a decent software product, with a few flaws that are balanced by solid benefits and useful features. While any business can use Stamps.com, we think this product works best for small sellers who ship between 50 and 500 orders per month.

Xero VS QuickBooks Online: 2024 Comparison

Xero and QuickBooks Online are both cloud-based software with accounting features you’d expect like invoicing and inventory management. However, Xero stands out for its strong security and supported users, while QBO is easier to use and has better mobile apps.

Credit Card Processing Costs: 2024 Average Fees & Rates

When you accept credit cards as payment, you are always charged a fee for processing. We’ll show you how fees work, which ones are mandatory, and which ones you can negotiate away or just skip by finding a great processor!

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What Is The Main Purpose Of A Credit Bureau?

When applying for a loan, a potential lender is going to consider both your credit report and credit score, so it’s extremely important that you know your credit report and score beforehand.

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8 Cheapest Credit Card Processing Companies & Low-Cost Merchant Services

Looking to save money on credit card processing costs? Read our overview of the most affordable (and reliable) processors in the industry.

Do I Need Business Insurance?

Can you afford not to insure your business? Business insurance is a small cost to pay to keep yourself safeguarded from financial ruin.

How Much Does A POS System Cost?

How much does point of sale software cost? Check out our guide to POS hardware and software prices, plus learn how you can afford a new POS system for your small business.