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It sometimes feels like Apple dominates the field when it comes to the availability of credit card reader apps. Happily, it seems that many companies are starting to understand the importance of accepting Android.

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 best payment gateway for eCommerce is the one that plays nicely with your payment processor. Authorize.Net is popular for a reason, though we’d recommend getting it through a merchant services provider rather than signing up directly.

Thinking about starting a vending machine business? Wondering where you’ll get the money? Learn everything you need to know in our guide!

Square’s phone customer service hours are from 6 am to 6 pm Pacific time, Monday through Friday. Note that with higher paid subscription tiers, like Square for Restaurants Pro, you have access to Square’s phone support 24/7. Getting a human isn’t always simple, however, as the system will often try and funnel you through its live chat option. If you do have a very specific question and you are two-step verified, you can generally reach someone within a few minutes during business hours or opt to receive a call back. Square has also largely done away with its customer code system for receiving support.

Can you use Venmo for business purposes? The short answer is that businesses can take Venmo payments in three ways: online, in-app, or in-person. For most businesses, whether you should take payments through Venmo depends on your customer base.

Whether you’re an eBay seller looking for financing to expand your business, weather tough times, or some other reason, you have many financing options available. Take a look at 9 of our favorite lenders for eBay sellers.

Small business financing is notoriously difficult to procure. Traditional loans became more difficult for small businesses to access during the pandemic, as banks were hesitant to lend to small businesses that might be at risk of closure. As a result, alternative “fintech” lenders were busier than ever. Could one of them be right for your business?

A $10,000 business loan is a fairly small amount, so it shouldn’t be too difficult for many businesses to receive one. Many online lenders have short applications and can fund as quickly as the same business day of approval. Lenders may evaluate factors including personal credit score, monthly or annual revenue, and time in business to determine if you qualify.

If you need extra capital for your business as a result of unpaid invoices, invoice factoring or financing might be the solution. Learn how factoring works and take a look at our top invoice factoring solutions for 2021.