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Payment APIs: A Beginner’s Guide to Online Transactions
Discover what a Payment API is, how it works, and why businesses use it. Learn about payment gateway APIs, integration, and secure online transactions.
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Variable Cost vs. Fixed Cost: What's the Difference?
Understanding business costs is essential for making sound financial decisions. Whether you're launching a startup or running an established company, knowing the difference between fixed costs and variable costs can help you plan, budget, and grow sustainably.

8 Mistakes to Avoid When Preparing Financial Statements
Company financial statements do more than just report numbers. They tell a story about your business’s financial health, growth, and stability. Getting the story wrong can lead to missed opportunities, poor decisions, and legal issues. Many business owners and accountants search for clarity on how to make financial statements or how to prepare a

The Comparison Between Cash Flow and Income Statement
Most people think profit equals cash. It doesn't. This common misunderstanding can lead to poor decisions. Businesses that seem profitable can actually run out of money. That’s why we need to understand cash flow vs the income statement.

How to Calculate Principal and Interest Payments
Understanding how to calculate principal and interest payments is one of the smartest financial moves you can make. Whether you’re getting ready to take out a home loan or simply want to better manage existing debt, learning this skill gives you more control and confidence.

Financial Statements Made Easy: Income, Balance & Cash Flow
When it comes to managing your business, understanding your financial statements isn’t just something for the accountant. It’s essential for you too. Whether you’re tracking performance, planning growth, or applying for funding, these reports act as your financial compass.

Step-by-Step Guide to Preparing a Cash Flow Statement
If you've ever felt like your business is doing well but your bank balance doesn’t reflect it, you're not alone. The answer often lies in your cash flow. That’s where the cash flow statement comes in. It reveals what’s really happening with your money.

Understanding Income Statements for Smarter Financial Decisions
Understanding your business’s financial health doesn’t have to be complicated. At the core of it all is a document you’ve probably seen before but might not fully understand. It’s called the income statement.

Direct vs Indirect Costs: What’s the Difference?
Knowing where your money goes is essential to running a profitable business. Whether you're quoting a job, reviewing your financial reports, or preparing for tax time, one concept that comes up again and again is the difference between direct cost and indirect cost.

Pinch Joins Fiserv – What This Means for Our Customers
We're excited to share some big news: Pinch Payments has officially joined the Fiserv family! 🎉
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February Merchant Masterclass: Unlocking the Full Potential of Pinch Payments
The February Merchant Masterclass was a fantastic opportunity for our community to dive deeper into the powerful features of Pinch Payments. Our goal? To help businesses of all sizes get paid faster, streamline payment processes, and build stronger client relationships – all while making it as easy as possible.
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