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Square Payments is Square’s built-in payment processor for in-person, online, and mobile sales. It’s fast to set up (no approval process) and includes tools like invoicing, online payments, and chargeback management within the Square ecosystem. Square now offers three unified software plans — Square Free, Square

Bookkeeping is a great home-based business that’s easy to start with very little cash. Whether you want extra income or a full-time operation, this guide is designed to get you qualified, equipped, and ready to take on paying clients. This guide cuts out the busywork and

A pay period is the recurring period of time during which employees work and are paid. These periods are fixed and most often occur on a biweekly or semimonthly basis, though some state laws require a specific frequency. Certain industries also follow calendar norms, such

Microsoft Excel offers powerful functions that help accountants handle complex calculations that many bookkeeping software packages can’t handle. It isn’t ideal as a primary bookkeeping system, but it works well for filling in gaps, such as reconciliations and specialized computations. This guide outlines practical ways to

An auto-attendant script is like your virtual receptionist, ready to impress every caller that comes through your phone system. With a well-crafted script, you can greet your callers warmly, share essential company information, and guide them effortlessly through your phone system. This thoughtful approach not

Whether you’re planning to sell your business, attract investors, or simply curious what your hard work is worth, understanding your company’s value can help you make smarter financial moves. Our free business valuation calculator makes it easy to get an estimate in minutes — no

Technology and imagination have created more opportunities for farmers to develop profitable businesses. Small farms (earning less than $50,000 annually or occupying less than 180 acres), in particular, can profit from less traditional farming, such as beekeeping, microgreens, or even hops, as well as alternative

A fixed asset roll forward report is a schedule that reconciles beginning and ending balances of fixed assets and accumulated depreciation over a period by capturing all movements. It presents the opening balances for asset cost, accumulated depreciation, and net book values, followed by period

According to POS Nation, merchants pay anywhere between 1.5% and 3.5% for every credit card sale this year, and online transaction fees tend to be more expensive. As credit card transaction fees continue to rise, so does the cost of doing business. And, unfortunately, there is

Church insurance is a blanket term for insurance for a nonprofit or religious organization. While some insurers offer a policy package with multiple types of coverage, there is no one church insurance policy. Instead, church insurance is a combination of policies that protect your church

Gusto and Justworks both offer HR and payroll support and earn high scores in our evaluation for features and ease of use. Gusto is a payroll software that helps you manage your payroll and offer benefits, while Justworks is a professional employer organization (PEO) that

A termination letter is a formal document that notifies an employee of your company’s decision to terminate their employment and/or eliminate their position. It is used as an official business record and generally includes the date and reason for the termination, as well as information