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Stripe Fees Calculator: Know Exactly What Each Sale Costs

The "2.9% plus 30 cents" line is only the start. Here is what a real Stripe fees calculator has to account for, and why the dispute fee is the one worth preventing.

Tony V September 8, 2026

How Much Does It Cost to Start a Plumbing Business in 2026?

A no-fluff 2026 breakdown of what it actually takes to get a plumbing business off the ground, from the van to the license to the customers who keep you booked.

Tony V September 7, 2026

The Bookkeeping Client Onboarding Checklist That Wins Referrals

A step-by-step bookkeeping client onboarding checklist you can run the same way every time, so new clients start clean and refer you sooner.

Tony V September 6, 2026

Vendasta Pricing in 2026: Every Plan, Fee and Catch, Explained

A plain-English breakdown of Vendasta pricing in 2026: the three plans, the offset model that trips people up, the fees that never make the pricing page, and who it actually fits.

Tony V September 6, 2026

Birdeye Competitors: How to Choose the Right One in 2026

Birdeye is powerful and pricey. Here is how the top Birdeye competitors compare on cost, contracts and actually getting you reviews, and how to pick the right one for your business.

Tony V September 6, 2026

Stripe Chargeback Protection: What It Covers and What It Doesn’t

Stripe charges 0.4% per sale to cover fraud disputes, but it leaves the most common chargebacks wide open. Here is what the coverage actually does, and the cheaper fix most merchants ignore.

Tony V September 5, 2026

HVAC Social Media Marketing That Actually Books Jobs

A no-fluff playbook for HVAC social media marketing: the two platforms that matter, content that books jobs, and how reviews keep the whole thing growing.

Tony V September 5, 2026

How to Start a Real Estate Photography Business That Actually Pays

The practical guide to starting a real estate photography business: what gear you actually need, how to price your shoots, how to land your first agents, and how to turn every happy client into the next three.

Tony V September 4, 2026

How to Start an HVAC Business California: The 2026 Playbook

The 2026 playbook for launching an HVAC company in California, from the C-20 license and EPA 608 to costs, timelines, and the part nobody warns you about: getting customers to book.

Tony V September 4, 2026

How Much Does It Cost to Start an HVAC Business?

A straight-talking 2026 breakdown of what it really takes to launch an HVAC company, from van and tools to licensing, insurance and the cash reserve that keeps you alive until break-even.

Tony V September 4, 2026

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