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7 ecommerce tips to help your business weather the coming recession.

Prices and interest rates are rising, and many experts predict a grim outlook for the nation’s economy over the next few years. This affects you not only as a consumer but also …


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How customer data analysis can win loyalty through personalized shopping experiences.

The point of sale solution available to you through your retail merchant account provider can become your essential sidekick in the accomplishment of …


4 must-dos to achieve multichannel integration for your CBD business.

Effective communication means interacting with your customers in as many ways as possible, both direct and indirect. This will involve your website, …


What is a drip marketing campaign and how can it drive your CBD store’s sales.

Attracting new customers and keeping old ones has been a prime objective of all businesses since the beginning of time. A relatively new concept …


How a point of sale system can cure the holiday gift returns headache.

You already prepare for holiday shopping by making your physical store and website festive, scouting out the best products, coming up with attractive …


What is the best way to accept credit card payments?

With cash taking more of a back seat every day, even micro-companies are accepting the fact that they need to take credit and debit card payments in …


8 tips in streamlining your accounts payable process.

Accounts payable (AP) isn’t the most exciting part of your business. In fact, it’s usually one of the last things you think of when you are looking …


10 important elements of strong branding and why you need it for your small business.

Developing your company’s unique identity involves more than creating a catchy logo or investing in a snazzy marketing campaign. A strong brand …


3 creative ways to drive sales through holiday decorations.

The holidays bring joy and provide numerous ways for all of us to bond with family and friends. For you as a business owner, they also can lead to …


How to accept credit cards at your small business ahead of the holidays.

Cash payments are quickly becoming an afterthought for most customers. If you want to keep up with your competitors and exceed your goals this …


How accepting credit card payments can increase your sales and improve customer satisfaction.

Virtually every business owner has come to the realization that, like mobile phones and the internet that supports them, credit cards are here to …


Merchant account services 101: A complete guide.

Whether you use card readers and terminals or operate solely through an ecommerce platform to support online clients, one fact remains the same: …


Tap, swipe, or insert — point of sale systems explained.

Are you ready to surpass even your strongest competitors, delight your customers, and streamline your business operations? Believe it or not, all of …


Decoding MCCs: boosting your ecommerce business strategy.

If you are an ecommerce business accepting payments by card, then sooner or later you’re going to need to know a little about Merchant Category …


How a POS system can help you get ahead of the 2024 tax filing season.

Few acronyms elicit more fear in the hearts of business owners than “IRS.” Although you may never go into tax season with the calmness of a mystic …


5 frighteningly effective promotional ideas to drive your upcoming Halloween sales.

Although Halloween is a time for tricks and treats, that is not all this late October, harvest-based celebration can represent for retailers like …


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