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The Best POS System For Your Business
See our editorial picks for the best POS systems to shop for this year, and find a POS that has the right feature set for your industry.
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What Is Shopify?
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Your Guide To Credit Card Processing
Find all the basics of payments explained step by step, including how credit card processing works, credit card processing fees, and more.
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Square Vs. Stripe
They are two of the giants in the payments industry, but which one is better for online payments? We compare in this video.
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Square Payments

Top Mobile Processor

A leader in the point of sale and credit card processing markets, Square is known for offering a free card reader and a $0 monthly fee option. But it also offers more robust options for businesses of any size, including retail and foodservice.

Ramp

Top Corporate Card

The Ramp corporate card centers around one mission: saving customers money. Besides its lack of fees, Ramp also includes software designed to help cut costs.

Clover POS

Top Point Of Sale

Clover POS is good for newer businesses that want an attractive, easy-to-use, all-in-one system with simple flat-rate processing. It offers sleek hardware as well as a free option for small businesses.

PaymentCloud

Top Credit Card Processing

PaymentCloud provides payment processing solutions for all business types and specialize in eCommerce and hard-to-place accounts. Their competitive pricing and professional service make them a top pick.

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The Complete State Of Florida Payroll & Payroll Taxes Guide

Blessed with no state or local income taxes, Floridian businesses enjoy one of the laxest tax codes in the country. That leaves them with much less number crunching and heavy lifting to do in their payroll management. And coupled with highly intuitive payroll management software, small and medium scale business owners in Florida can process their payrolls personally with relatively greater ease. Learn more about Florida payroll rules and regulations here!

1099 VS W-2 Employees: Which Is Better For Your Small Business?

Ever wondered what the difference is between a 1099 contractor and a W2 employee? Believe it or not, the answer is both easier — and more complicated — than you might expect. It all boils down to this: If you tell your workers both what to do and how to do it, then they are probably W2 employees. On the other hand, if you only control the results and not the process, then they are probably 1099 contractors. Read more about the 1099 VS W-2.

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What Nonprofits Can Teach Small Businesses: Spotlight On NxNE Community Health Center

Nonprofits have plenty to teach small business owners about managing money and people, communicating a mission, carving out a needed niche, writing a business plan, and using social media to tell their story. Learn more about North by Northeast Community Health Center, the only free health clinic in Oregon dedicated to African American/Black health, and see how following the pattern of a successful nonprofit can change your business ethics and efficacy.

How To Do Payroll: A Step-By-Step Guide

Payroll processing is the method of paying employees and contractors, including managing payroll taxes, withholding, deductions, calculating pay, and keeping payroll records.

Payroll has an impact on your business’s finances (especially considering salary inflation), tax liabilities, and your employee management. Not only will you have to account for employee payments and payroll taxes in your business budget, but you’ll also need to ensure that your employees are compensated fairly, on time, and in accordance with the law.