Paying for purchases has become a lot more complicated in the modern world than it used to be. In this article, we’ll review the various payment methods you’ll want to be able to accept as well as explain how those payment methods are processed so that you can receive your money.
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Mar 14, 2024
Filed under: Credit Card Processing
Whether you’re looking for an equipment lease or loan, one of these seven equipment financing companies is sure to be the best option for your small business.
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Payment service providers (PSPs) streamline the process of obtaining credit card processing services by aggregating all users into a single merchant account. This eliminates the need for a lengthy underwriting process before a merchant can be approved for an account, but also increases the chance of a hold, freeze, or account termination. Your business will not receive a unique merchant ID number if you sign up with a payment service provider. Well-known PSPs include Square, PayPal, and Stripe.
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Jun 15, 2023
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You are swearing First Data off forever, so it’s never getting another cent from you. You want options. We have good news — you do have options. These processors are almost as large as First Data, which means they might also not be easy to work with either. Fortunately, they also work with a lot of very good resellers that provide an excellent customer experience.
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Feb 16, 2024
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iPad users are notoriously loyal to their devices. If you fall into this category and are hunting for an Apple POS system, you’re in luck. Many of the best tablet point of sale systems were specifically designed to run on iOS — there’s almost certainly an option that will meet your needs. Read on for a look at the best iPad POS systems, including Square, Lightspeed, and TouchBistro.
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Dec 11, 2023
Filed under: Point of Sale
We compare two of the top accounting programs, QuickBooks Online vs. QuickBooks Desktop, so you can know which is right for your business. Learn the key differences between features, pricing, and more.
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The business format franchise is most common, where a franchisee pays a fee for the rights to the franchise brand and operations. The management franchise gives franchisees the basic rights to the brand but offers more flexibility. The product-distribution franchise is where a franchisor sells a franchisee brand-name products that they may resell.
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Jan 8, 2024
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Chances are, if you’ve done your research, you’re looking into at least a few systems that are Android, iPad, or tablet-based. Tablet POS systems can be a server or manager’s best friend. Read on for an in-depth look at some of our favorite restaurant tablet POS systems.
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Dec 11, 2023
Filed under: Restaurant POS
Equity crowdfunding has only been around for a few years. Suffice to say, it is a work in progress. If you play your cards right, however, it might be just the thing to take your startup to the next level. If you’ve done your due diligence in preparing your offering and you possess the ability to excite investors, professional and amateur, then it’s certainly an avenue worth exploring.
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The crowdfunding industry continues to grow and expand as a means of soliciting donations, product sales, and investments. Naturally, nonprofit organizations are now looking to get into the crowdfunding game too. Let’s look at six good options for nonprofit organizations looking for a crowdfunding solution.
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