Much has been written this year about the impact of COVID-19 on American businesses. From mandatory shut downs to ongoing social distancing requirements, it’s been a pretty wild ride. One of the most interesting aspects, in our minds, is the shift away from cash payments. This is a really big change for consumers, and it […]
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The holidays are almost upon us! If you’re not quite sure exactly how that happened, you’re not alone (wasn’t it August just the other day?). The good news is that winter brings a season of giving, which is the perfect opportunity to start issuing some gift cards. Gift cards are great for a number of
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Is your business going well? Things ticking along comfortably? A steady stream of customers? On one hand, it’s the perfect time to sit back, relax, and enjoy the fruits of your hard work. On the other hand, it’s a perfect opportunity to take some time and think strategically about how to grow. If you fall
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Restaurants handle a high volume to cash and credit cards every day, which means a great POS system is a breath of fresh air for owners and bookkeepers. POS simply means “point of sale” and it generally refers to a computerized system used to manage your business. This can include everything from tracking sales to
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Redecorating a hospitality business is incredibly expensive. Furniture costs a lot, fixtures cost a lot, equipment costs a lot. It’s especially cost-prohibitive if you need to close the doors for any length of time while your contractors work their magic inside, even though it’s always worth it on the flip side. The good news is
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There’s one thing every business has in common: the need to be paid. A great POS system can make this process a breeze while improving your customer experience and saving you a lot of time. Technology is changing all the time, and it’s nowhere near as expensive as you might expect. It’s simple to implement,
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Merchant services is a big industry with lots of options to choose from. You want to get your startup off the ground and processing credit cards on the right foot! Here is our quick guide to finding the right merchant services provider for a business at its beginnings. 1. Research Their Customer Support Services –
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“Going with what seems to be the lowest price quote you can find might end up producing the lowest value, too.” – Merchant Maverick Merchant Maverick wrote an article on the Top 5 Most Common Complaints Against Merchant Service Providers, talking about everything from bad customer service to outlandish leasing agreements. As a local, Anchorage-based
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Merchant services providers are notorious for claiming that they can beat your rates. “It doesn’t matter who your current provider is,” they say in a cold sales call to your business, “we guarantee that we can beat their rates and save your business money!” Sometimes they can, but sometimes they use dubious pricing schemes to
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Ah, credit card processing fees. They can be the bane of a small business owner’s existence. Unclear pricing models and long lists of ill-defined line items have left many a merchant feeling frustrated, confused, and downright disillusioned. It doesn’t help that myriads of unethical merchant service providers have used these tactics to their advantage. Exhausted
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