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In a perfect world, you’d be able to take a series of proactive measures that would protect you from ever having to deal with chargebacks. Unfortunately, they’re an inevitable part of running a business that you’ll have to deal with sooner or later. For most merchants, chargebacks will only be an occasional irritant. For others, a high chargeback rate can lead to your business being classified as a high-risk merchant or even having your merchant account frozen or shut down. While we can’t make your business 100% chargeback-proof, we can help you to minimize their frequency and offer some tips on dealing with them when they inevitably occur.

What types of reports should you look for when choosing a POS? Or, if you already have POS software, which are the most important reports to pay attention to? Read on for a rundown of the top standard POS reports and a sample of systems that provide these reports.

Read on for a breakdown of the four different QuickBooks Online (QBO) plans. We’ll discuss how to know which plan is right for you and what additional costs to expect, so you can know precisely what you’re getting into before deciding to purchase QuickBooks Online.

Cashless stores are becoming a hot trend in the retail world as both technology and public health trends impact commerce. Consumers are carrying less cash these days, and digital, cashless payment technologies are becoming more prevalent. Keep reading to learn about the best cashless payment solutions that make it easy for your business to go cash-free.

More and more, and especially with the younger crowd, people just don’t carry cash anymore. To do business at all, small businesses need to be able to take some sort of payment card, be it debit or credit. Taking credit card payments can get expensive and complicated, but we’re here to help break it down for you.

This article will discuss PCI compliance, why it’s important, and how your merchant services provider treats it. We’ll look at the numerous ways in which providers charge (or don’t charge) for PCI compliance services and what kind of services you’ll receive. We’ll also discuss the dreaded PCI non-compliance fee and how you can avoid ever having to pay it.

Shopify and Square both provide POS systems, but their full range of services offered encompasses so much more. In this article, we’ll be exploring these two companies, comparing their respective features, pricing, ease of use, customer support, integrations, and more.

Dropshipping is a hot topic in eCommerce. The dropshipping business model attracts hundreds of merchants with the shiny appeal of minimal work and easy profits. Dropshipping webinars and ebooks have continued to perpetuate the idea that dropshipping is the newest way to GET RICH QUICK! while working from the comfort of your own home. Is dropshipping right for you? Read on to find out more about the pros and cons.

Before you even begin researching or trying to figure out how much you can afford, you need to ask yourself if a loan is right for your small business. Just because you can afford to take one out doesn’t mean you should.

Stripe and Braintree are both powerhouse gateways and online payment processors. They even have many similar features. But the overall experience with these two companies is very different, and here’s what you need to know.