While Square is already doing quite well in the market, its recent addition, Square Register, looks to turn the company into the Amazon.com of point of sale systems. With the ability to easily plug in additional compatible hardware, an improved interface, and one of the best processing systems on the market, Square Register is positioned to make an immediate impact.

Biz2Credit is an alternative lending platform that offers multiple types of financing to small businesses. Biz2Credit is a viable option for many young businesses. It has relaxed borrower requirements but potentially expensive terms and fees.

QuickBooks Capital is a good option for existing QuickBooks Online users looking for an easy application and fast funds. QuickBooks Capital loans are ideal for inventory purchasing and working capital, but may not be ideal for long-term needs, such as business expansion.

For smaller creators looking for a more seller-friendly platform on which to host their campaigns, Podia isn’t a realistic alternative; the monthly cost is simply too high.

Ulule is a crowdfunder that takes a hands-on approach with helping their campaigners achieve their goals. Be cautious of the over-complicated fees.

Wefunder is an equity crowdfunding platform for non-accredited investors and the biggest regulation crowdfunding platform. It is good for startups with exponential growth potential. However, keep in mind that Regulation Crowdfunding is legally complex.

If your business needs to send or receive online payments – either domestically or internationally – Payoneer’s payment services may come in very handy. While companies like PayPal offer similar capabilities, Payoneer has a stronger focus on international transactions and claims to offer lower overall costs than its competitors. Read our full Payoneer review for more details.

Whether your nonprofit needs to raise funds, you want to throw the wedding of your dreams, or you need help with a family medical emergency, FundRazr is certainly worth a look. While not necessarily the place to raise millions of dollars for an innovative new startup (look to equity crowdfunding for that), it’s a great way to raise funds easily and for projects close to your heart.

Invoice Ninja is well on its way to becoming one of the greats in the invoicing world. Invoice Ninja is also one of the few, if not the only, invoicing programs that offer a free, open-source version of its software. This version is locally-installed and can be customized to fit your unique business needs. If you don’t want to self-host your invoicing software, there is a cloud-based SaaS version of Invoice Ninja (which the majority of this review focuses on).

CCBill offers a powerful platform for billing & recurring payments. The company even works with high-risk businesses, especially those in the adult entertainment industry. More surprisingly, the company discloses its rates. But is it a worthwhile contender for your business? Check out our review to find out.