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Venmo for Business: Is It Right for You?
By Jennifer Dublino | June 09, 2025

Venmo for Business lets small businesses accept payments easily with low fees, quick setup, no approval needed and access to a large, young customer base.

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How to Accept Apple Pay
By Jennifer Dublino | June 09, 2025

To accept Apple Pay, ensure your credit card processor supports it, use an NFC-enabled card reader, enable Apple Pay on your account and train your staff.

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How to Accept Credit Card Payments Over the Phone
By Adam Uzialko | June 09, 2025

You can accept credit card payments over the phone by securely keying the customer's card details into your POS terminal, mobile app or virtual terminal.

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PayPal Credit Card Processing: How to Accept Card Payments With PayPal
By Adam Uzialko | June 09, 2025

To accept credit cards with PayPal, set up a business account, connect to PayPal’s payment gateway, and use PayPal Zettle for in-person or online payments.

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There’s a Fee for That: Pros and Cons of Surcharging Credit Cards
By Jennifer Dublino | June 09, 2025

Credit card surcharging shifts processing costs to customers but can cause legal issues, competitive disadvantages and customer dissatisfaction.

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Spend Wisely: How to Get the Most Out of Your Business Credit Cards
By Jennifer Dublino | June 09, 2025

Business credit cards help manage cash flow, build credit and offer rewards. Use them wisely by paying balances in full and monitoring employee spending.

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Find Out Which Credit Card Payment App for Android Works Best for You
By Adam Uzialko | June 09, 2025

Mobile credit card payment processing apps for Android include PayPal, Square, SumUp, QuickBooks and Shopify, offering varied fees, hardware and features.

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Why Small Businesses Need Online Payment Apps
By Donna Fuscaldo | June 09, 2025

Accepting online payment apps like Apple Pay and Google Pay can boost sales and offer convenience, though they have higher fees and security risks.

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10 Tips for Choosing a Credit Card Processor for Your Construction Company
By Lori Fairbanks | June 09, 2025

Construction firms should choose ISO/MSP processors for large, varied payments and mobile POS systems to accept credit cards in the field and online.

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7 Things to Know About Small Business Credit Card Payment Processing
By Jennifer Dublino | June 09, 2025

Credit card processing fees range 1.7-2.05% in-person and 2.25-3.25% online. PCI non-compliance costs $10-100/month; security breach audits average $36,000.

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Credit Card Receivables Financing Guide
By Jennifer Dublino | June 09, 2025

Credit card receivables financing advances funding based on future sales with high approval rates. Factor rates tend to be 1.1-1.5 with 10-20% holdback rates.

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Understanding PayPal Credit Card Fees
By Adam Uzialko | June 09, 2025

PayPal charges 2.89% + $0.29 per online transaction and 2.29% + $0.09 for POS payments. No monthly fees make it affordable for startups and small businesses.

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How to Accept Credit Card Payments Using Your Phone
By Simone Johnson | June 09, 2025

Accept credit cards on your phone using mobile readers and apps from Square, PayPal, or Chase. Download the app, connect a reader and start processing payments.

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Square vs. PayPal
By Jennifer Dublino | June 09, 2025

Square suits high-volume businesses with lower online fees and robust POS tools at 2.6% + $0.10. PayPal works for low-volume merchants needing flexibility.

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Everything You Need to Know About NFC Mobile Payments
By Jennifer Dublino | June 09, 2025

NFC mobile payments use Apple Pay and Google Pay through contactless card readers. By 2026, 60% of people globally will use digital wallets for purchases.

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Stripe vs Stax Comparison
By Mike Berner | June 09, 2025

Stax charges flat subscriptions ($99-$199 monthly plus 8-15¢ per transaction) for high-volume businesses. Stripe charges 2.9% + 30¢, better for e-commerce.

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Merchant One vs. Square Comparison
By Jennifer Dublino | June 09, 2025

Merchant One charges interchange-plus pricing with $13.95 monthly fees and 24/7 support. Square offers flat 2.6% + 10¢ rates with no monthly fee on basic plans.

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How to Accept Mobile Payments via SMS
By Jennifer Dublino | June 09, 2025

Text-to-Pay lets customers pay bills via SMS by clicking secure payment links. Requires PCI-compliant processing, TCPA compliance, and customer opt-in consent.

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Digital Payment Guide: Best Payment Methods & Why to Accept Them
By Sammi Caramela | June 09, 2025

Businesses should accept contactless payments, mobile wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay, peer-to-peer payments like Venmo and cryptocurrency to meet demand.

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National Processing Review
By Jennifer Dublino | June 09, 2025

National Processing offers interchange-plus pricing with locked-in low rates and works with new and high-risk businesses. Free SwipeSimple virtual terminal.

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Merchant One Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | June 09, 2025

MerchantOne offers custom interchange-plus pricing, 98% approval rate, Clover POS integration, and 175+ shopping cart connections for all business sizes.

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PayPal vs. Merchant Account: What’s the Difference?
By Jennifer Dublino | June 09, 2025

PayPal functions as a digital wallet with higher transaction fees than merchant accounts but offers simpler setup with no monthly fees for basic accounts.

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The Best Way to Take Payments With Your iPhone
By Jennifer Dublino | June 09, 2025

You can accept iPhone payments with credit card readers from processing companies like Clover Go, Square Reader, PayPal Zettle, Helcim, Payanywhere, or SumUp.

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11 Ways to Help Protect Your Company (and Customers) When You Take Payments Online
By Jennifer Dublino | June 09, 2025

Secure online payments with 2FA, SSL certificates, PCI DSS compliance, cyber insurance, and secure platforms like BigCommerce, Shopify, and WooCommerce.

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Choosing a GPS Fleet Management System
By Mark Fairlie | June 06, 2025

GPS fleet tracking software lets you track vehicles and monitor driving behaviors. Here's what to look for in a GPS fleet tracking system.

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5 Best Restaurant POS Systems
By Quinn Springett | June 03, 2025

Toast, Lightspeed, and TouchBistro provide restaurant POS systems with order management, inventory tracking and customer loyalty programs.

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How Do Commercial Car Insurance Deductibles Work?
By Kimberlee Leonard | June 03, 2025

Commercial car insurance deductibles work just like personal auto insurance deductibles. Learn about collision and comprehensive claims deductibles.

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What Is Employee Attrition?
By Nicole Fallon | June 03, 2025

Employee attrition occurs when someone leaves a company, for any reason and through any means, and is not replaced by another employee.

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Welcome to America: What Nonresidents Need to Consider When Forming a Company in the U.S.
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | June 03, 2025

Non-U.S. residents can form a business in the United States, but there are a few things they need to consider. Learn what with this guide.

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Employee Performance Goals: Goal-Setting Steps, Metrics & Examples
By Skye Schooley | June 03, 2025

Set effective employee performance goals using MBO and continuous feedback. Top HR software includes BambooHR, Paychex Flex, GoCo, and monday.com for tracking.