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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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How a mobile credit card reader can bring enhanced security and improved customer service to your business.

Flexibility and convenience are the priorities of the day in the modern commercial climate. When you think of these terms, you may be tempted to …


Tips to improve website conversion rates for your small business.

Once you put some or all of these strategies into practice, you are sure to notice the effects. Your website will be easier to access while offering …


The five most important payment processing features for restaurants.

If you’re a restaurant owner, chances are you constantly engage in a delicate balancing act, devoting endless hours to direct customer service while …


iPhone Tap to Pay is coming — what this means for your business and how to prepare.

In February of 2022, Apple announced that it was rolling out a new Tap to Pay feature. This enhancement, which will be supported by iOS 15.4 and …


Six Ways a merchant services provider can support consumer trends.

As a seller, you probably already know that your merchant services provider is an essential entity that enables you to accept credit cards, debit …


Summer is here! Here are three credit card processing tips for your seasonal business.

Whether you sell ice-cream cones on the beach or cater to the clothing preferences of tourists who come to town for their warm-weather vacations, one …


Why you should adopt tap to pay as part of your daily routine.

If you want to succeed in today’s crazy commercial ecosystem, you must be willing to pivot on a dime and embrace innovations even if they seem …


Swift, safe, and seamless — what a merchant service provider can do for your business.

If your business is to succeed in today’s challenging times, there is no way around it: You need to accept non-cash payments. Many retailers wanting …


A simple guide to contactless readers.

If the coronavirus pandemic has taught merchants anything, it may be that, regardless of size, businesses should adopt contactless payments. The …


Online payment processing: How it works and how it can work for your business.

Just a quarter century ago in 1995, an upstart company called Amazon began selling books and other goods over the internet, initiating an ecommerce …


Five things your online business needs to shine.

Without a doubt, the last two years have posed numerous challenges for nations, their citizens, and the businesses that serve them. As we begin to …


Card-present vs. card-not-present transactions: What's the difference?

When you hear the terms “card present” and “card not present” bandied about by people discussing credit card transactions, they may seem …


Now that you've got a merchant account, here are four tips to manage it smoothly.

Whether you just chose your merchant services account or you’ve had it for a few years, you probably already know what it can do for your business. …


How to set up recurring invoices for your landscaping business.

Running a successful landscaping business involves a lot more than cutting grass, trimming hedges, and shoveling snow. For it to really work and …


Four payment processing options that are less pricey than you think.

Cast your mind back in time to when you were creating your business plan. Answer this question honestly: Did you spend much if any time thinking …


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