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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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Types Of Credit Card Readers

Choosing the right card reader for your business is a good first step towards meeting your customers’ needs. Making the right choice involves knowing how a card reader works and understanding the different fees and rates involved.

How to choose a card reader for your small business.

How To Choose A Credit Card Reader

If you have any experience with selling at farmers’ markets, craft fairs, or other large gatherings, you know that internet availability can be spotty at best in these settings. If your card reader’s mobile POS has a good offline mode, you can take payments while offline, then process them once you establish a connection.

What Is An IRS Notice CP210/220?

The IRS sends notices to taxpayers when there is a tax return error, to request a payment, to request additional information, or to notify you about a change.
The CP210/CP220 notice is sent by the IRS when there is a change to your tax return. These changes always pertain to the tax year listed on the notice.

ERC Refund VS ERC Loan VS ERC Grant

ERC refund, ERC loan, ERC grant. What’s the difference? Which one is right? How do you apply? We’ll walk you through the basics of the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) and how you can take advantage of this unique tax credit.

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Does Your Small Business Qualify For An ERC Loan?

An ERC loan is an advanced payment for your pending ERC refund. If your business can’t wait 12+ months for a check from the IRS, an ERC loan can help.

What Is An ERC Grant?

While the ERC program does have a few similarities to grant programs, there is not an actual ERC grant. Instead, the ERC is a refundable tax credit available to eligible small businesses that kept employees on payroll throughout 2020 and 2021.

What Are ERC Scams & How Do I Avoid Them?

The employee retention tax credit, or ERC, is a real tax credit available to qualified small business owners. This refundable tax credit could be filed on quarterly returns in 2020 and 2021. Small business owners that didn’t know about this credit can retroactively receive a refund by filing amended tax returns.

What Is A Year-End Bonus?

The best way to structure year-end bonuses depends on a number of factors, such as your industry, the number of employees, and how your business is performing.

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Insurance For Sole Proprietors: How To Get The Coverage Your Business Needs

Sole proprietors can protect their businesses by taking out business insurance. Start with general liability and commercial property policies, and then talk with your insurance rep about any recommended additional coverage.