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The industry challenges to running a restaurant, bar, catering service (and other food and beverage companies) are many. We've researched start-up costs & loans, equipment financing, point-of-sale systems, menu designs, and other software tech products to help you succeed. Take a look at the list of resources below!

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Best Restaurant POS Systems

When it comes to choosing a point of sale system for your full-service restaurant, there’s a lot more at stake than you might initially think.

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A bank small business loan is a loan that a business owner receives from a bank. This can be a traditional loan that provides a lump sum of cash, or a more flexible option like a business line of credit. Bank loans typically offer low rates and long repayment terms but may be more difficult to qualify for than other types of business funding.

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Despite what you might think, accounting doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are the top easy accounting and payroll software options for businesses.

What Is Stamps.com?

On the whole, an in-depth Stamps.com review shows this is a decent software product, with a few flaws that are balanced by solid benefits and useful features. While any business can use Stamps.com, we think this product works best for small sellers who ship between 50 and 500 orders per month.

The Best Corporate Credit Cards For Businesses

Is a corporate card right for your company? And if it is, what card or program should your company sign up for? Keep on reading to sort out how a corporate credit card can give your company a boost.

Xero VS QuickBooks Online: 2024 Comparison

Xero and QuickBooks Online are both cloud-based software with accounting features you’d expect like invoicing and inventory management. However, Xero stands out for its strong security and supported users, while QBO is easier to use and has better mobile apps.

Credit Card Processing Costs: 2024 Average Fees & Rates

When you accept credit cards as payment, you are always charged a fee for processing. We’ll show you how fees work, which ones are mandatory, and which ones you can negotiate away or just skip by finding a great processor!

The 10 Best Small Business Loans

Take a look at our picks for the best small business loans for cash flow issues, business expansion, debt consolidation, bank financing, and other common business financing needs.

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What Is The Main Purpose Of A Credit Bureau?

When applying for a loan, a potential lender is going to consider both your credit report and credit score, so it’s extremely important that you know your credit report and score beforehand.

The Best Credit Card Processors For Canadian Small Businesses In 2024

Finding a credit card processor is challenging no matter what country you’re in. Canadian business owners should check out these great options — plus learn which merchant account companies they should avoid at all costs.