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Registering your business? Wondering if a sole proprietorship is the right business structure for you? Learn the pros and cons of this type of business structure.

A complete break down of the different business structures and the benefits and drawbacks of each to help you make the most informed decision for your business.

Are you ready for the future of payments? Business owners should learn how NFC works and adopt contactless to protect customer data — and your livelihoods. Here’s what you need to know about NFC and how it increases payment security.

Do you have a plan to deal with a loss of income or pay for utilities that aren’t working? What if you have to temporarily relocate? Read this informative article to learn more about business interruption insurance, including exactly what it covers, how to buy it, and more.

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to the question of whether debit card merchant fees are worth the cost, but for the majority of retailers, the answer will probably be yes. Due to a combination of regulation and fraud protection, debit card transactions are frequently cheaper for merchants to process than credit cards.

The best insurance for startups boils down to the specific risks they’re most likely to face, so it’s key to be familiar with your industry and its common accidents/lawsuits. Generally, it’s wise to start with a business owners’ plan and scale up from there.

Wonder how long it’ll take to improve your credit score? Learn what you need to know in our guide!

You will need your Employer Identification Number, or EIN, for completing various legal tasks related to your business, such as filing taxes. If you have misplaced your EIN or aren’t sure if you even have one, you have come to the right place! Read on to learn what an EIN is, how to find your EIN, and how to apply for an EIN if you don’t already have one.

Both Stripe and Square offer powerful, full-service third-party payment processing APIs. Square has a pretty clear edge when it comes to processing in-person payments and being ready to go right out of the box. Stripe’s robust multicurrency and payment method support, on the other hand, can give it an edge in international eCommerce. Read on for a full comparison.

Health care is daunting, complicated, and time-consuming. So, for small businesses without a large HR department, navigating the health insurance process can suck up time and energy that you simply don’t have. Check this complete guide on small business health insurance.