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Run your business

The 4 biggest cybersecurity threats and how to protect your business

If you’re used to doing business as an in-person operation, you may not … Read more
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Quick Service Restaurants (QSR)

How to turn your home baking hobby into a bakery business

Is turning your home baking hobby into a fully-fledged business a long-time dream? … Read more
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Money management

Wire transfers or ACH: Which should you use?

For many applications, wire transfers and ACH are essentially the same. But as a merchant, … Read more
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Payments & processing

What is a card-not-present (CNP) transaction?

Card-not-present (CNP) transactions are on the rise as eCommerce sales continue to boom. … Read more
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Gift cards

2023 gift card trends: How inflation is impacting consumer spending habits

Conducted in January 2023, the Q1 Gift Card Gauge from Fiserv assessed consumers’ … Read more
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Gift cards

How inflation and gift availability will impact 2023 holiday shopping

According to gift card stats from the Q3 2023 Gift Card Gauge, over 1 … Read more
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Enterprise behavior

The value of accepting credit cards for B2B transactions

There are many benefits of offering Level 2 and Level 3 credit card … Read more
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Money management

4 benefits of a merchant account

As today’s consumers are increasingly using credit and debit cards to make purchases … Read more
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Insights

What is safety stock? The importance of retail buffer stock

In the wake of the pandemic, businesses have learned a lot about supply … Read more
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Marketing

How to uncover broken links on your website

One of the things Google looks at when determining where to rank your … Read more
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Guides

Tech essentials for building a small business startup

For those starting a small business, the right technology can help make operations … Read more
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Coffee shops and cafes

10 coffee shop equipment essentials every shop needs for opening day

Are you thinking about opening a café? Include these top 10 coffee shop … Read more
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Insights

Pros and cons of using a credit card when traveling abroad

When traveling abroad, cash is definitely a viable option. Almost every merchant on the … Read more
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Clover app partners

1099 vs W-2: What You Don’t Know Could Cost You

Employers often refer to independent contractors as “1099” and employees as “W-2” workers … Read more
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Retail

New business owner guide to recruiting for retail positions

From creating strong job descriptions to asking effective retail interview questions, use this … Read more

Gift cards

How to accept gift cards for small business

There are many benefits of accepting gift cards. Here are just a few: … Read more
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Guides

What is a business license and why do you need one?

Although some entrepreneurs may dismiss the idea of getting a business license, the … Read more
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Guides

A concise guide to SMS marketing best practices

SMS marketing is an affordable way to connect with customers and boost your … Read more
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Ecommerce

6 tips to speed up checkout with faster credit card processing

As convenient as credit card processing is, bottlenecks still exist. Long lines may … Read more
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Enterprise behavior

Enterprise behavior: How to calculate your restaurant’s food costs

Want to keep your restaurant’s costs down? Calculating your food costs is a … Read more