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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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Guides

How does tokenization work?

Tokenization is one of the most popular security measures that merchants, payment processors, and … Read more
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Ecommerce

The positive impact of social media on eCommerce

In fact, eCommerce sales continue to grow year after year. In 2019, sales … Read more
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Biz ops

7 ways to finance small business growth

If your business is ready to grow it can be the beginning of … Read more
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Mobile

Why is contactless payment good for small businesses? Here are 5 myths debunked.

Contactless payments have surged in popularity, but some merchants still hesitate to adopt … Read more
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Gift cards

5 tips to help small businesses cover the holiday rush with less

The holiday sales rush can be a stressful and exciting time for small … Read more
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How to write a restaurant business plan

Here’s a look at how to write a restaurant business plan that can help prepare you … Read more
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Ecommerce

eGift cards guide: How to buy, sell, and use them

How do merchants benefit from using eGift cards? What kinds of merchants should … Read more
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Payments & processing

Credit card processing for nonprofits

PCI-compliant donation forms make it easier than ever for donors to contribute to … Read more
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Guides

10 essential pieces of equipment salons need for opening day

Opening a thriving salon demands more than simply knowing hair design, curl patterns, … Read more
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Staffing

How to give your team a winning pep talk to start a new day or shift

With quit rates approaching 30 percent, business owners need tactics for keeping employees … Read more
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Clover app partners

How retailers can get holiday-ready now

If you’re in retail, read this before you open your doors to the … Read more
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Gift cards

Support small businesses this Mother’s Day

In our Meet The Merchant series, we’ve spoken with a number of SMB … Read more
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Money management

10 scholarships for young entrepreneurs and business owners

Young entrepreneurs can get help with launching their business idea with financial aid … Read more
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Customer service

What is a prix fixe menu?

In the ever-evolving realm of fine dining restaurants, a prix fixe menu continues … Read more

Gift cards

Differences between prepaid, debit, and gift cards

The remainder is spread across debit cards, prepaid cards, and gift cards. While … Read more
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Ecommerce

How to increase average order value (AOV) for your eCommerce business or store

Average order value (AOV), the average amount spent per transaction, is an important … 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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Insights

Top management skills all small business owners should have

The skills it takes to start a business aren’t always the same skills … Read more
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

The 15 most profitable restaurant businesses to start in 2025

Luckily in 2025, the U.S. restaurant industry continues to evolve and is on … Read more