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August 15, 2022
Bookkeeping basics: accounts payable—asset or liability?
Spoiler alert: Accounts payable are a liability on your balance sheet. If you want to know why, keep reading.
Gilad Idisis
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B2B vs. B2C: meaning, differences, and which is better
Business-to-business and business-to-consumer are two business models, requiring different strategies for marketing, customer service, and payment processing.
August 11, 2022
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Finance
What happens when you shop local? A whole lot
Supporting small businesses is more important than ever. Find out why, what happens when you do, and how Melio is leading the charge in 2022 with its "Shop Local" campaign.
August 8, 2022
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News
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Tips
How to rock it in the virtual accounting world
Virtual accounting needs a different approach to all aspects of your practice, from client management to marketing. Here are the steps to ensure you're on the right track.
August 4, 2022
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Accountants
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Small business owners: Don't be afraid to upgrade technology
Josiah Martin, the owner of Martin’s Handmade Pretzels, explains how innovative technologies helped his family business recuperate after a devastating fire.
August 2, 2022
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Finance
Bookkeeping basics: assets and liabilities, explained
Assets and liabilities are two basic indicators of a business's financial health. Here’s everything you need to know about how they fit into your balance sheet.
August 1, 2022
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Finance
7 accounting niches set to grow in 2022 and beyond
Finding the perfect accounting niche will help grow your accounting firm, bring more profit, and keep you booked and busy in 2022 and beyond.
July 28, 2022
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Accountants
What are phishing attacks and how to protect yourself from them
Phishing attacks target individuals and organizations worldwide. What’s phishing, how does it happen and how can you protect yourself from it? Read this article to learn more.
July 25, 2022
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Finance
A quick guide to cash flow for small businesses
What is cash flow and why is it important? Here’s a quick no-nonsense resource that demystifies the term and makes cash flow management a breeze.
July 21, 2022
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Finance
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Tips
Why financial literacy matters for small business owners
Financial literacy and financial technology can play a critical role in leveling the playing field for small businesses and helping them compete.
July 18, 2022
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Finance
How to get clients off the checks bandwagon and on the EFT train
We’ve compiled a short guide on how to transition your clients from traditional payments (like checks) to EFTs with little-to-no bumps along the way.
July 14, 2022
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Accountants
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Payments
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What’s SWIFT? (Not the musical sensation, the other one)
SWIFT is a messaging system that allows financial institutions to efficiently and safely communicate, share information, and transfer money across borders.
July 12, 2022
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Payments
How accountants can make the most out of cloud accounting
Cloud accounting is an unprecedented opportunity to offer more services while reducing time and costs. Read this guide to learn how to get the most out of the cloud.
July 7, 2022
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Accountants
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Tips
How to help your clients get rid of check busywork, for good
You can free your clients from the busywork of cutting and sending business checks, even when their vendor is set on getting paid by check. Here’s how.
July 5, 2022
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Accountants
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Payments
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The biggest mistake I made when launching my business
The best advice anyone starting their own business can get is: don’t wait until tax season comes knocking to hire an accountant.
June 30, 2022
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Finance
How to outsource your bookkeeping
When you’re ready to dump DIY bookkeeping and outsource to a pro, you’ve got a few options. Bench's experts break down what's best for you.
June 27, 2022
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Finance
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Tips
Same-day ACH, wire, and credit: all the ways to pay fast
Late payments can affect your relationship with your vendors, harm your reputation and derail your credit score. Here are the options to expedite a payment when you really need to.
June 22, 2022
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Payments
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Tips
5 reasons businesses should accept single-use virtual cards
What is processed like a credit card, offers better security, and saves you time on reconciliation? You guessed it: a single-use virtual card.
June 20, 2022
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Payments
What is IBAN? HINT: It’s not a secret society!
IBANs are crucial to simplifying international payments, making them faster, safer, and less prone to error.
June 16, 2022
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Payments
Fintech helps mom and pop shops address supply chain issues
One thing small businesses can do to ensure they thrive through periods of financial uncertainty is to abandon antiquated payment systems.
June 13, 2022
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Finance
How Much Does a CPA Cost?
A good CPA isn’t cheap, but their deep accounting, tax, and financial knowledge can benefit your business in the long run. Learn how to get your money's worth.
June 9, 2022
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Tips
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Finance
How to protect your business from online financial fraud
Small business owners often don’t give online security enough thought. Here are five ways to keep your business safe without spending a dime.
June 6, 2022
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Tips
The accountant's guide to the future
Tech, automation, remote work, and DIY accounting have deeply disrupted the accounting profession. Here's how you can future-proof your practice.
June 1, 2022
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Accountants
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Tips
Debunking the worst financial advice ever given to SMBs
We celebrated Financial Literacy Month by asking small businesses to share bad financial advice, so we can help others avoid the same mistakes.
May 29, 2022
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Tips
7 questions you need answered before buying business checks
Many businesses still pay suppliers and vendors with checks. So, we gathered some commonly asked questions about checks and, better yet, the answers.
May 22, 2022
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Finance
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Payments
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Tips
12 Apps to Help you Predict Your Cash Flow
Cash flow is the lifeblood of small businesses. Here’s a list of recommended cash flow apps to help you predict and manage your cash flow.
May 16, 2022
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Tips
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Finance
Five ways small businesses can fight back against inflation
With inflation at its highest rate in 40 years, businesses everywhere are feeling the ripple effects. Here’s how to mitigate inflation’s impact on you
May 12, 2022
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Finance
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Tips
Why you should pay your business bills with a credit card
As a private consumer, you use credit cards for everything and collect card perks. It’s time you start enjoying the same benefits as a business.
May 5, 2022
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Payments
You can now sync your receivables with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Managing and reconciling your receivables just got a whole lot easier. Connect Business Central to Melio to sync accounts receivable automatically.
April 28, 2022
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Payments
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Tips
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Accountants
Why we decided to pay your business bills
By the end of 2022, we plan to give out $50,000 to help small businesses cover some of their many expenses.
April 21, 2022
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News
Should bookkeepers offer accounts payable and accounts receivable services?
By offering AP/AR services, bookkeepers can grow their practice and increase revenues. To do it efficiently they first need to use the right tool.
April 14, 2022
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Finance
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Tips
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Accountants
How to pay international suppliers and vendors
payments by international wire transfers, letters of credit, or online payment services. Each has its pros and cons.
April 7, 2022
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Finance
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Payments
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Tips
What’s the difference between ACH credit and ACH debit?
Many business owners are confused by the different types of ACH payments and are reluctant to use them. We’re here to sort this out for you.
March 30, 2022
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Payments
How tech can push the freight industry forward
In Melio’s latest white paper, we outline how new payment technologies can help the freight and logistics industry address its unique challenges.
March 24, 2022
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News
ACH payment, wire transfer or check. Which is safest?
Keeping your payments secure is an ongoing concern for any business. Learn which B2B payment method is safest for you - ACH, wire or checks?
March 15, 2022
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Finance
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Payments
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Tips
7 innovative features to help you manage AP from anywhere
A digital accounts payable tool can save you a lot of time and let you manage your bills from your living room or even your daily commute on the train
March 10, 2022
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Payments
What’s 3-way matching and why your business should use it
Three-way matching is a simple accounting method that businesses use to prevent errors in bill payments and avoid fraud. Read the guide to know more
February 24, 2022
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Finance
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Payments
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Tips
How to start paying vendors online with Melio
If you use payment apps and can’t remember the last time you cut a personal check, there’s no reason not to pay all your business bills online too.
February 17, 2022
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Payments
The complete guide to ACH payments
ACH payments are a popular way to transfer funds electronically. Here are Melio’s answers to the most frequently asked questions about ACH.
February 10, 2022
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Finance
Why your small business should invest in accounts payable software
Accounts payable software is an important tool for your business. It can help you manage bill pay, track vendor payments, and maintain cash flow.
February 3, 2022
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Finance
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Payments
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Tips
What are payment approval workflows and how to use them
By implementing payment approval workflows for your accounts payable you gain control and clarity over the expenses of your business. Here's how to do it.
January 26, 2022
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Finance
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Payments
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Tips
ACH vs. Wire: what's the difference and which is better?
What's the difference between ACH and wire? Both are common ways businesses can transfer B2B payments online, each with pros and cons. Learn how the two differ.
January 16, 2022
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Finance
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Payments
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Why we made Small Business Season even bigger this year
During the holidays, massive players with large marketing budgets have a huge advantage over SMBs. Here’s how we attempt to level the playing field
January 13, 2022
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News
6 things that got us all fired up in 2021
As we step into 2022, we wanted to take a moment to celebrate the highlights of the passing year that made us feel as bubbly as our New Year’s toast.
January 6, 2022
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Payments
7 ways online accounts payable tools make life easier
To business owners, accounts payable remain an unpleasant chore that comes with following their dreams. Digital tools are here to help.
December 30, 2021
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Payments
Can your business benefit from ACH payments?
ACH transfers have unique benefits over other payment methods for certain businesses. Discover if and what your business has to gain from opting for ACH
December 23, 2021
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Finance
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Payments
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