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4 Top Square Alternatives for Small Businesses
Square is a popular payment processor, and it enables a lot of small businesses to accept a variety of payment options. But Square isn’t the only payment processor catering to small businesses – there are many available. read more ⟩⟩
How to Choose Dentist Merchant Services That Won’t Rip You Off
Dentist merchant services are essential when customers want to pay using credit or debit cards. These merchant services allow you to accept a variety of payment options to provide your patients with the best experience possible. However, some merchant service providers (MSPs) try and take advantage of dental practices. If you’re not comparing MSPs and […] read more ⟩⟩
6 Reasons to Start Using a Mobile Furniture Store POS
When was the last time you upgraded your point of sale (POS) system? Technology is evolving quickly, and if you’re not keeping up with your competitors, you’re at risk of losing these customers. A mobile furniture store POS offers your business the opportunity of impressing customers while improving their support and experience. However, the benefits […] read more ⟩⟩
Your Complete Guide to Restaurant Credit Card Processing
More than 50% of consumers prefer to make payments with debit or credit cards. While restaurants operate on thin margins, it’s still essential to accommodate consumers by offering the option to pay by credit or debit. But that doesn’t mean that you should be overpaying for your restaurant credit card processing. Whether you’re opening a […] read more ⟩⟩
Credit Card Processing for Medical Practices: The Role of Merchant Services
Over 30% of Americans have some form of medical debt. Credit card processing for medical practices is essential to offer patients the opportunity to pay for their medical debts using a payment method that works best for them. As a medical practice, it’s vital to understand how the fees for credit card processing impact your […] read more ⟩⟩
How Auto Merchant Services Help Power Auto Part Stores
The digital revolution has forced thousands of businesses to evolve or get left behind. While it may have taken a while, the auto parts industry has also been slowly evolving to embrace digital solutions, including modern point-of-sale (POS) systems and auto merchant services. The Benefits of POS Systems and Automation in the Auto Parts Industry […] read more ⟩⟩
Retail Merchant Services are Evolving: Are You Keeping Up with Trends?
Industries are evolving, especially for restaurants and retailers, and your retail merchant services must keep up with these trends. Retailers of all kinds must accept debit or credit cards because cash payments account for less than 20% of all payments. What are Retail Merchant Services? When retailers or restaurants swipe a credit card, a retail […] read more ⟩⟩
Is Apple Pay Safe? It’s Safer Than Most Credit Cards
Apple Pay’s platform was first introduced in 2014 with the release of the iPhone 6. Since then, the platform has grown to more than 65 million people. When not accounting for auto sales, 51% of all merchants accept Apple Pay. The main question from a user or retailer perspective remains the same: is Apply Pay […] read more ⟩⟩
What are the Impacts of Raising the Small Business Minimum Wage?
The federal minimum wage has been a hot-button issue for many years and has only been amplified by the recent pandemic’s effect on unemployment. The minimum wage has been stagnant since 2009, and proponents of increasing it argue that workers are long past due for a raise. A $15 minimum wage is the new target […] read more ⟩⟩
13 Cash Business Ideas
We live in a (mostly) cashless society. Most people don’t carry cash, and instead, carry credit or debit cards to pay for transactions. While cash is becoming less common, cash businesses still have their benefits. Not everyone has access to a credit or debit card so that you can expand your reach. Cash businesses also […] read more ⟩⟩
Using Your Accounting Software At Its Full Potential
A major factor that can slow down the growth of a business is accounting. Whenever a payment is made, there is paperwork to do. It is important that each transaction is documented properly so you know how your business is doing financially. It is also important for tax purposes. Most accounting software like Quickbooks or […] read more ⟩⟩
Credit Card Processing Company Regulations 101 for Merchants
Credit card processing company regulations are in place to protect merchants and consumers. Regulators set their own rules and processes that payment facilitators and merchant service providers must follow. Merchants should have a general idea of payment processing regulations and the regulators that set the “rules” when processing payments. List of Credit Card Processing Company […] read more ⟩⟩
