Subscription-based business models seem to be everywhere these days: emerging wine clubs, personal care-in-a-box subscriptions, wardrobe-of-the-month sites — even supporting a favorite podcast! These types of businesses are finding success as people jump into subscriptions to save money, time, or just for the fun of getting a box in the mail. And it’s not just […]
If your business relies on paper-based invoicing, you don’t need me to tell you about the inconvenience of printing, mailing, and waiting to get paid. Despite the hassle, many businesses still rely on printing and mailing invoices — you’re not alone. However, more and more shops are switching to online invoicing platforms to eliminate the […]
If you own a business, you don’t need anyone to tell you about the value of time-saving tools. Personally, whenever I uncover something that unexpectedly makes business run more efficiently, it can almost feel like winning the lottery — time is that important to me. If you juggle a lot of responsibilities during your day, […]
Square has carved out quite a spot for itself in the world of payment processing. When it comes to accessibility, there are few rivals. With no credit checks, sign-up fees, monthly fees, or cancellation fees, and a very transparent pricing model, it’s no wonder that Square remains the go-to option for business owners who want […]
Whether you’re a maker, crafter, or artist, if you want to sell your wares online, you’ve probably wondered whether you should start selling on Etsy or a platform like Shopify. While Etsy is great for hobbyists, we’ll show you why you might want to reconsider when you grow.
If you’ve heard about Verified by Visa through the grapevine — or more than likely in your checkout process — and you’ve got some questions, you are in the right place. Come along as we take a look at the good, bad, and the ugly when it comes to the evolution of Verified by Visa […]
You may have seen mentions of “SecureCode” around, on TV and elsewhere. After all, when Hugh Jackman (aka Wolverine) stands on a scenic rooftop and asks if we know that SecureCode is a more secure way to pay, it’s hard to ignore. But what the heck is SecureCode? Simple! Mastercard’s SecureCode is a private code […]
If you decided to read this post, you’ve probably already have been introduced to the cross border fee on your credit card processing statement, and you want to know a little bit more about it. You may also be in full-on research mode when it comes to accepting credit cards in general. In either case, […]
The Chase Pay app is a digital wallet developed by Chase Bank. Instead of having to take out your wallet, find your credit card, swipe, and wait, a digital wallet like Chase Pay works by scanning a QR code on a smartphone or with a tap using near-field communication (NFC) technology at a credit card […]
Many business owners know and love Square for its free mobile point of sale app and free credit card readers, but some don’t realize that Square automatically provides some pretty powerful reporting and analytics features with their processing service. Even if you’re primarily using Square to accept payments. Square dashboard feature is worth a closer […]
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