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What Are Interchange Fees?
By Dock David Treece | July 21, 2026
Interchange fees are costs you pay for processing credit card transactions. See how these fees may impact your small business.
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How to Design an IVR Phone System That Doesn’t Annoy Your Customers
By Max Freedman | July 21, 2026
Learn how to design an intuitive interactive voice response (IVR) system and find recommendations for business phone systems and services that offer IVR
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What to Look for in a Bank Account for Your Small Business
By Sammi Caramela | July 21, 2026
Your business bank should provide checking, credit cards and functions like payroll and fraud insurance. Learn about the services your bank should offer.
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High-Risk Credit Card Processing and Merchant Accounts
By Julie Thompson | July 21, 2026
Learn all about high-risk credit card processing and merchant accounts, including the pros and cons, and whether your business needs one.
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13 Businesses You Can Start Up Quickly
By Ross Mudrick | July 21, 2026
If you have a talent or service that others want, you could quickly set up a new business. Learn startup ideas, legal considerations and marketing tips.
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5 Important Things to Know Before Accepting Online Credit Card
By Adam Uzialko | July 21, 2026
Accepting online credit card payments can boost sales and convenience, but businesses must understand the risks. Learn tips for taking credit cards online.
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What Is IVR? A Buying Guide for Business Owners
By Mona Bushnell | July 20, 2026
Find out if using IVR is right for your business with this IVR buying guide.
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Epos Now Review and Pricing Plans
By Jamie Johnson | July 20, 2026
Epos Now is an easy-to-use POS system with features for retailers, restaurants and hotels. Learn more about Epos Now's usability, costs and integrations.
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Toast Review
By Jamie Johnson | July 20, 2026
Toast works equally well for a small restaurant that's just getting started and a large chain looking to service multiple sites. It has also done a great job of pivoting in the midst of the pandemic,...
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Clover Credit Card Processing Review
By Elsier Otachi | July 20, 2026
Clover is an advanced POS system for businesses that require highly customizable software. You can start with the basic features, then add apps for advanced capabilities such as staff scheduling,...
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Merchant One Review
By Mike Berner | July 20, 2026
Merchant One offers processing solutions for small businesses that accept card payments in-store, online, on the go, or by mail and phone order. It approves a high percentage of applicants, can set...
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What You Need to Accept Mobile Wallets at Your SMB
By Donna Fuscaldo | July 20, 2026
Mobile wallets are a growing trend in consumer buying patterns. Learn how to leverage the mobile wallet trend to grow sales and boost customer happiness.
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Want to Keep Your Customers? Be Proactive
By Leslie Pankowski | July 20, 2026
Customer relationship maintenance isn't just a to-do-list item. Learn to keep tabs on customer satisfaction by collecting and analyzing feedback regularly.
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5 Ways CRM-Enabled POS Systems Can Help Your Business
By David Gargaro | July 20, 2026
Learn how your business can use CRM-enabled POS software to find new efficiencies and save money.
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How Customer Delight Will Keep Them Coming Back
By Donna Fuscaldo | July 20, 2026
Customer delight is a standard that goes beyond satisfaction to compel customers to stay with your brand. Learn why it matters and get tips for achieving it.
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What Are Self-Service POS Kiosks?
By Jennifer Dublino | July 20, 2026
Many retailers are implementing self-service POS kiosks so customers can ring up their own purchases. Learn the pros and cons of self-service POS kiosks.
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What Is Gamification?
By Gem Siocon | July 20, 2026
Gamification uses gameplay to encourage user engagement. Learn how gamification works and how to find innovative ways to use the process in your business.
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How to Calculate Your Customer Retention Rate
By Max Freedman | July 20, 2026
Knowing your customer retention rate and some strategies to improve it can help boost your bottom line. See the calculation and get tips here.
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How to Develop a Customer Survey
By Sean Peek | July 20, 2026
Discover the benefits of customer surveys, learn how to develop a customer survey and decide how often to conduct customer surveys.
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Business Advice from Uncle Al … (Capone, That Is)
By Jeanette Mulvey | July 20, 2026
These business insights from Al Capone can help entrepreneurs learn (legal) tips for business success from the legendary gangster.
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17 Small Business Organization Apps
By Katharine Paljug | July 20, 2026
The best business organization apps can streamline your tasks and help you meet deadlines. Learn about 17 organization mobile apps for iOS and Android.
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How to Turn Your iPad Into a POS System
By Anna Attkisson | July 20, 2026
Find out what's needed for an iPad POS system, what to consider when choosing one, the features to look for, and the benefits of this point-of-sale setup.
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8 Ways Pokemon Go Can Work for Your Small Business
By Adam Uzialko | July 20, 2026
You can take advantage of the mobile game Pokemon Go for your small business. Here’s how.
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6 Credit Card Processing Scams to Avoid
By Leslie Pankowski | July 20, 2026
Many small businesses fall victim to credit card processing scams. Learn about common credit card processing scams and how to find a credit card processor.
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Customer Service Lessons From Luxury Brands
By Kiely Kuligowski | July 20, 2026
Luxury brands offer quality products and follow it up with excellent customer service. Learn how to implement high-end service practices in your business.
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iPhone Credit Card Processing: What You Need to Know
By Adam Uzialko | July 20, 2026
Small businesses often use iPhones for credit card processing. Learn how to use your iPhone as a POS device and the best credit card processors for iPhone.
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Why Your Company Should Offer Online Coupons
By Isaiah Atkins | July 20, 2026
Online coupons are digital codes that let customers redeem offers and promotions. Learn how to use online coupons to attract and retain online shoppers.
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Marketing to Millennials: How to Capture Gen Y Consumers
By Mark Fairlie | July 20, 2026
Follow these successful marketing techniques and strategies to engage with and sell to Generation Y, also known as millennials.
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Guide to Building a Sales Funnel
By David Gargaro | July 20, 2026
A sales funnel is a marketing term for the customer journey as they move toward purchasing. Learn about the sales funnel stages and how to build one.
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Cashless Society Pros and Cons: Are Digital Payments Really Killing Cash?
By Mona Bushnell | July 20, 2026
Cashless transactions are growing worldwide with a wide range of payment options. Learn the pros and cons of cashless payments and what they mean for SMBs.