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In danger of defaulting on your small business loan? Find out what might happen and what steps you can take to make sure your loan stays current.

You can build a website for free and take payments using a free online store builder like Square, Shift4Shop, Wix, Weebly, Sellfy, Mobirise, or Big Cartel.

An APR (Annual Percentage Rate) is the actual total cost of a loan over the course of one year. It isn’t just the interest rate, it’s the interest rate plus any fees that come with the loan.

Different types of businesses need different types of POS hardware. Retail businesses typically need a tablet, tablet stand, cash drawer, receipt printer, and barcode scanner. A restaurant may not need s barcode scanner (unless they also sell merch), but will need other peripheral POS equipment such as kitchen printers and handheld ordering devices.

Whether you’re buying a hair dryer or investing in a complex point of sale solution, you’re going to want to do your homework before you take the leap. Accounting for negativity bias in the reviews you read will help you make a better, more informed decision.

Square’s merchant services are powerful and well priced — but they aren’t the same as having your own dedicated merchant account to accept credit card payments. See how Square’s credit card processing compares to top-tier merchant accounts in terms of pricing, support, overall value, and more.

EMV chip cards are now standard in the US, but cardholder verification can still vary by card and transaction. Some purchases require a PIN, while others require no verification or, less commonly, a signature. So, what is the difference between chip-and-PIN and chip-and-signature, and how does each method affect merchants and customers? Table of ContentsHow […]

Mobile payments let customers pay using a smartphone, tablet, digital wallet, or mobile card reader. This guide explains the main types of mobile payments, how they work, and what businesses should consider before accepting them. What Are Mobile Payments? Mobile payments let customers make purchases using a smartphone, tablet, digital wallet, payment link, or mobile […]

Are you on the hunt for the best credit card processors for your small business and want to understand the fees? Credit card processing fees are hard to understand, but we don’t think they should be, so we set out with the goal of creating the most easy-to-digest and visually appealing infographic on the subject: […]

Can you buy a used Clover POS? Absolutely! Should you? No! While you can certainly find a used Clover POS system for sale on eBay or Amazon, it’s never a good idea to buy one. Used Clover POS are not reprogrammable and new systems are always sold with a merchant services contract — which you should never enter lightly.