What are CBD oils? Perhaps you’ve heard of this new class of products, and you’re curious about what they are and what benefits they can offer you. Maybe you’re also interested in opening a business that sells CBD-derived products, and you’d like to know more about the special requirements you’ll need to meet in order […]
If you are a business owner who is considering using Square, why and how Square keeps your payments secure are pretty smart questions to consider. Unfortunately, security can be an extremely intimidating subject, especially when you also need a solid understanding of all of the guidelines and requirements for accepting credit cards. Below, we outline some […]
Square is best known by online sellers and brick-and-mortar shops for its secure credit card processing solutions. With a free mobile point of sale app — and free credit card reader– Square has made it easier for the everyday small business owner to start taking credit cards. Card readers like Square’s also make it more […]
Business owners today know that it’s more important than ever to be able to accept credit cards. Customers carry less cash and rely on credit and debit cards for the majority of their purchases. If you’re an eCommerce merchant selling online, taking “plastic” is just about your only option. Unfortunately, you usually can’t accept credit […]
PayPal (see our review) and Stripe (see our review) are tools you can use to handle online payment processing, but they’re also so much more. With its slew of interconnected products ranging from mobile payments to financing services, I think it’s safe to say that PayPal is a household name. And Stripe — while more […]
It’s as challenging to run a business in Canada as it is in the United States, and not just because of the cold weather. Being able to accept credit and debit cards is every bit as important as it is elsewhere, but Canadian merchants suffer from a particular shortage of high-quality merchant services providers. While […]
Square (read our review) gets a lot of love from merchants because of its clear, affordable pricing. The company has gained fame for charging a flat 2.75% per transaction, regardless of card type. It’s true that Square’s rate is straightforward, but ultimately, pricing Square for your business can be slightly more complicated given the wide range […]
Credit card processing apps can be powerful tools for merchants. Instead of investing in an expensive POS system, a credit card processing app works on a smartphone or tablet, allowing merchants to use low-cost hardware with an affordable (or even nonexistent) software fee. The terminology can be a bit inconsistent — you might have heard […]
The concept of a punch card is nothing new; coffee shops the world over have been slinging their punched out business cards alongside foamy espresso beverages for decades. Likewise, the concept of companies offering rewards to returning companies goes way back into the annals of entrepreneurship. But as the business sector dives further into the […]
If you’re a business owner, you’re probably already aware of just how important it is to be able to accept credit and debit cards as payment methods from your customers. Although we’re still quite a way off from becoming a truly cashless society, today almost all American consumers have either a debit card, a credit […]
