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How to Start & Fund an Online Boutique [2023 Update]
Getting to start an online boutique for many aspiring entrepreneurs can be a dream come true. It's an opportunity to color the lives and styles based on your creativity. However, ...
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Why is a Business Considered High Risk For Merchant Services?
High risk businesses are subject to more expensive merchant service charges than others. A business will spend more to process each transaction if it is a high-risk entity. It cou...
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What is a Credit Card Imprinter?
A credit card imprinter is a manually operated, non-electronic device that prints the face of your credit card and transfers it to a duplicate slip. After successfully printing yo...
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What Are the Types of Fraud That Can Result In Chargebacks?
No one wants to think about fraud when dealing with their business plans, but it is a concern that can develop all the same. Fraud can be dangerous, as it can cause someone to req...
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Guide to EMV Compliance
EMV compliance states that a point-of-sale layout can accept EMV-compatible credit cards. The business also has a reader for handling EMV cards. If a customer enters a store and i...
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Etsy Listing Fees, Shipping Fees & Other Charges: What Does It Cost to Sell Here?
For artists and designers, Etsy is no less than a blessing. It is the best place for creative people to turn their hobbies into an online business. With Etsy, sellers don't have t...
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Best Accounting Apps for Small Businesses
With such a wide range of applications to choose from, choosing the right ones can be overwhelming and difficult, especially when finding the best accounting tool for your busines...
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Grants For Women-Owned Small Businesses You Could Get In 2021
"Women's small business grants" is a popular search term on the web. But there is relatively little information regarding actual grants in the stories. It's rare to find a l...
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Understanding How Cash Discount Merchant Services Work [2023 Update]
A cash discount program can be useful if you’re aiming to accept credit card payments, but you want to avoid the fees associated with the effort. Cash discount merchant services...
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