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Since fraudsters often target small businesses, precautions need to be taken to protect digital channels and customers from online fraud.
Consumers are taking advantage of new ways of shopping. And they are gravitating to retailers and businesses that make it easy and safe to shop. These new scenarios require flexible–digital payment options. eChecks offer another digital solution that limits contact and makes it easy for recurring payments.
For Co-founder and CEO of ILERA Apothecary, Chinonye Akunne, helping people, communities, and the environment has always been at the heart of her business. Her plant-based, ethically sourced skincare products help people feel and look more confident. We chatted with her about ILERA Apothecary’s journey, how they’re adjusting to COVID-19, and why they donate a portion of their profits to empower women in Haiti.
If a business can manage its inventory and cash flow, it’ll likely continue to grow. However nearly half of small businesses in the U.S. don’t track inventory or do so manually. These businesses are missing out on a major opportunity as there are many easy-to-use technology solutions for inventory management.
We've got your back. And we understand what a challenging time this is for you and your business. Given the evolving landscape you are facing, we want to provide some tips and reminders that may help you grow—and protect—your business.
Accepting in-person card payments doesn’t mean you have to invest in a bunch of expensive equipment. With VPOS—short for Virtual Point-of-Sale—you can easily turn your laptop or desktop into a card terminal.
Short for mobile point-of-sale, mPOS allows you to accept credit and debit cards through a wireless device like a smartphone or tablet. If you make sales on the go (think food trucks, pop-up shops, plumbers, etc.) this means you can easily accept card payments from just about anywhere. No more turning away cashless customers or hassling with paper checks. These days even brick-and-mortar stores often opt for mPOS setups because the technology has become so efficient.
For business owners, scaling your business and managing that growth effectively is always going to be one of your top priorities. There’s no better testament to your business's success than a quickly expanding customer base. However, with every victory tends to come a new challenge to tackle. The good news is, if your business operates on a subscription-based model, there are tools available that offer an easy way to automate and simplify payments.
Holiday sales can bring cheer to the heart of any small business owner. However, you need more than Santa's magic to have a successful holiday season. Good preparation is one of the key ingredients to produce a record-breaking holiday season for your business.
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