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Payment processing tips, payment trends, and industry observations shouldn’t just languish in our heads. At North, we have a lot to say about payment processing best practices, and we love to share.

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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3 Key Tax Tips for Individual Small Business Owners

April 15 is the national deadline for individuals to file their personal taxes, and while Tax Day gets closer and perhaps the pressure to file …


Debit cards vs credit cards: How does payment processing differ?

You often hear the terms “credit card” and “debit card” lumped together as if they are the same thing. Although the ideas may seem interchangeable, …


Why Customer Loyalty is Important and How to Start

 Customer loyalty is important to your business because when you have it your customers keep buying from you even in the face of competition. …


Modern POS Systems Make Restaurant Life Easier

If you want to open a restaurant, there are probably many reasons for wanting to do so; however it’s a pretty safe bet that bookkeeping, accounting …


3 Tips for Collecting Valuable Customer Testimonials

If you’ve debated adding customer testimonials to your website, stop debating and do it now. These positive comments from your customers can be a …


5 Ways to Improve Your Staff's Customer Support Skills

If you’re focusing all your customer support training on the customer support agents on your staff, there’s a problem. Every employee at your company …


Major Keys for Identifying Different Kinds of Phishing Scams

If you’ve checked your email in the last few days, chances are pretty good that there was at least one phishing scam in your inbox. Phishing emails …


Should you charge customers a fee for paying with a credit card?

Accepting credit cards is a virtual necessity these days, but it can come at a cost. Your small business may be drowning in an ocean of expenses, …


5 Influencer Marketing Mistakes (And What to Do Instead)

With the rise of social media and consumer desire for trusted recommendations, influencer marketing is proving to be a useful tool for small …


Dos and Don’ts of CTAs for Your Business Site

Getting customers to your website is one thing; getting them to do what you want (buy, download, click) once they’re there is a whole new task. Part …


Why You Should Be Accepting EMV Chip Cards Right Now

By now you have undoubtedly heard about EMV or “chip” cards. But is your business accepting them? In today’s blog we take a look at just a few of the …


5 Tips for Picking a Small Business Domain Name

If you thought you were done playing the naming game when you chose your business name, think again, because when you make the decision to move your …


5 Business Website Mistakes That Can Kill Your Google Ranking

You’ve taken your business online; congratulations! There’s a wealth of potential for branding, expanded business, customer engagement and more out …


Why Bricks & Mortar Stores Need E-Commerce Sites

No matter how long you have been in business or how small your business, an e-commerce site can help boost it. In fact, if you are not selling your …


Introducing Phone Swipe 5.0

Phone Swipe 5.0 is here and we are bringing you a bevy of exciting new features. Here's a look what you can do in version 5.0 of the Phone Swipe app:


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