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To choose payroll software for your business, you’ll need to assess your business’s payroll needs, determine which payroll software meets those needs, narrow down your options, and make a final decision.

There are four types of payroll software systems to choose from: traditional payroll software, industry-specific payroll software, payroll software for accountants, and professional employer organizations (PEOs). Each option will make it easier to process payroll for your business, but may be designed for specific users or provide advanced services.

Payroll software is a good investment for most businesses looking to streamline their payroll processes. However, the learning curve and cost of payroll software may be enough to cause some small business owners pause.

Small businesses with more employees and more complex payroll needs (think: multiple pay rates and schedules, remote employees across different states, etc.) may need payroll software to save time, money, and reduce the chance of expensive payroll errors.

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.

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.

Mobile credit card readers offer flexibility and efficiency for businesses of all sizes and types. From saving on processing fees to enhancing customer experience, the advantages are clear. And as technology continues to evolve, staying updated with tools like these can significantly benefit your business’s bottom line. Before making a choice, it’s wise to explore the best credit card reader options tailored to your business needs.

Small, mobile credit card readers — the kind that need to be paired with a smartphone or tablet running POS software — generally cost between $29 and $120. Most of these devices can take EMV (chip card) and NFC (contactless) payments, and some can still take magstripe payments.

In today’s world, consumers are less likely than ever to carry cash. They expect to be able to use credit or debit cards to make purchases, no matter where they happen to be. In short, credit card readers allow merchants to meet customers where they are and allow them to pay with the modern payment methods they increasingly prefer, even in settings that make a full register setup impractical.

While you’re actively driving or delivering, you’re working for what’s known as a Transportation Network Company (i.e., Uber, Lyft, Doordash, Instacart, and so on). Your TNC is required in most cases to provide insurance coverage. While you’re waiting for a job and in between jobs, you need personal auto insurance for your car. But making deliveries or offering rideshares may invalidate your coverage.