According to the 2020 American Express Digital Payments survey, 58% of customers who had previously utilized contactless payments reported they are just as inclined to use them now more than ever before. The survey clearly demonstrates that customers are doing whatever they can to avoid contact during the Covid-19 pandemic.  Since this trend shows no sign of dissipating, merchants are...

With six-months of uncertainty and instability due to the Coronavirus under our belts, there does not seem to be a light at the end of the tunnel. At least, not yet. The changes that have ensued, with mandatory closings and social distancing, has predictably impacted brick and mortar businesses. Those that did survive have moved strategically online. Consumers, terrified of...

Before the pandemic, adopting integrated payments was considered a worthy, forward-looking investment for your business. However, as a result of COVID-19, the switch has been more drastic and necessary.  Since the outbreak, integrated payments have proven themselves to be a vital component, a necessity for businesses in order to operate efficiently and grow beyond the pandemic. Author John Boitnott wrote...

Operating an e-commerce business is becoming increasingly more complex. Online business owners must manage their daily operations, customer demands, a rapidly evolving economy, innovative technology, and solid competition.  More often than not, merchants also face the tremendous challenge of handling their payment infrastructure. This aspect is often neglected due to a general lack of technical expertise to navigate its many...

Are you interested in integrating a payment solution? How can you benefit from this? This article is helpful for merchants interested in integrating payment solutions and finding a reliable payment processing company in your field.   Integrating Payment Solutions If you want to enjoy more streamlined operations when running your business, integrating payment technology within the software you use can be...

As traditional cash registers begin to fade into obscurity, modern POS systems are taking retailers by storm due to their adaptability and offering a variety of technical capabilities. The benefits for choosing the right POS system should be twofold: it should make things simple for your customer and equally as straightforward for you to run your business. One of the...

Only businesses that change with the times will survive in a dynamic ecommerce space. And right now, it’s all about the Square POS integration. This world-known integration from Square opens new opportunities for all business owners, whether you sell online or instore. And if you’re after both markets, this feature still allows you to link your ecommerce store to your...

Square strives to equip merchants with all the tools they need to efficiently run their businesses. In light of this mission, it has opened up its platform to invite like-minded partners who have made it their passion to help other businesses streamline their day to day operations. These are the apps you can easily integrate with your Square account. All...

Despite the explosive growth of the CBD (Cannabidiol) market, CBD merchants have historically faced rejection by merchant account providers, payment processors, and payment gateways alike. Shopify, one of the leading and most popular eCommerce platforms, does not currently accept payment for CBD products. Specifically, Shopify Payments cannot be used to process payments for any and all CBD products. Shopify has...

Since Square’s mission is to equip merchants with all the tools they need to efficiently run their businesses, it has opened up its platform to like-minded partners striving to help other businesses streamline their day to day operations. Here are 21 business apps you can sync with Square that can easily be found in the Square App Marketplace. For Online...