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Square Capital is a convenient and relatively inexpensive source of financing. This company has streamlined the lending process, so it’s almost completely hands-off.

Most bakeries have a whole bunch of things to sell, from bread and pastries to beverages, merchandise, and more. Customers may want to order ahead and pay with various payment methods. You also want reports, customer profiles, and employee management. So you need a POS system that caters to those abilities.

Pros Access to Clover app market Highly customizable Accepts virtually all forms of payment Portable Cons Can’t separate POS from payment processing Hardware is proprietary Overview Imagine having access to one of the more innovative and user-friendly POS systems in the palm of your hand, with the ability to check inventory, analyze reports, and make […]

Kounta is probably not going to be for everyone. because the setup process may seem a bit unwieldy. That said, Kounta is not without its upsides. The sheer range of add-ons will make this POS system an attractive option for many business owners.

If you’re a business owner, you can use the consumer’s lust for gamification and free stuff to your advantage. While old-fashioned punch cards can still be an effective tool to lure in repeat customers, there are now far more sophisticated loyalty programs at your disposal. Loyalty programs have become a business unto themselves, and the added competition in the marketplace is good news for small business owners; these useful tools have only become more affordable.

Square Payments earns a perfect 5-star rating for ease of use, astounding feature set, transparent and affordable pricing, and overall status as a powerhouse for merchants. While Square’s payment processing service is not appropriate for all business types and lacks the stability and negotiability of a standard merchant account, many small businesses enjoy the predictable pricing and the lightning-quick setup.

NCR Silver gets high marks for its ease of use, flexibility, and built-in marketing tools. Unfortunately, while NCR makes solidly good POS software, its Silver product suffers from other issues — namely, the restrictive service contract foisted on merchants who want to purchase the system.

In a world where mobile apps are often pale shadows of their web software counterparts, Invoice2go stands out by offering invoicing apps for both iPhone and Android with the same — if not better — functionality than the desktop software.

Invoicera offers strong invoicing with ample invoice automations, the ability to send invoices in 16 different languages, and 30+ payment gateway options for accepting online payments. In addition to strong invoicing, Invoicera offers project management, time tracking, auto-billing, and more. Read our comprehensive Invoicera review.

When it comes to invoicing, Zoho Invoice simply can’t be beaten. With 16 templates to choose from, a beautiful client portal, the option to autoschedule invoices, and the ability to send invoices in 14 languages, it’s easy to see why Zoho Invoice is our top-rated invoicing software.