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Discover The Transformative Impact of Text to Pay

Discover The Transformative Impact of Text to Pay More and more of our day-to-day functions have moved to our phones, and payments is no exception. Text to Pay is not merely a trend—it’s setting a new standard in the payments industry. The rise of features like text message invoicing adds a layer of agility and…

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5 Features to Look For in a Payment Processing System

5 Features to Look For in a Payment Processing System The choice of payment processing platform has become an increasingly important decision for business owners. Consumer behaviors have changed dramatically since 2020. Contactless payment adoption grew significantly, from 26% in 2019 to over 80% in 2022. The QR code payment market began an upward trajectory…

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Dual Pricing & Surcharging for Service Companies

How Service Companies Can Benefit From Credit Card Surcharging and Dual Pricing As an increasing number of consumers turn to credit cards as their primary payment method, your service company, whether it’s landscaping, auto repair, dealership, or HVAC, needs to adapt to meet that demand while facing the new challenge of controlling payment processing fees. …

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Pointy Helps Local Businesses Compete with Amazon

Amazon is often the arch nemesis of local brick-and-mortar businesses. Consumers can get almost everything on Amazon. So where does that leave local stores in the competition? The solution is easy: Pointy. A startup business, Pointy has already helped over 1,500 shops, mostly across the U.S. and Ireland, get even the most obscure products gathering…

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Leveraging POS Mobility in a Competitive Market

Leveraging POS Mobility Mobile integration is an absolute must for retailers who want to stay ahead of the competition. With most customers owning a smartphone, the mobile explosion means good things for retailers who take advantage of on-the-go purchases. Besides being convenient for the consumer, POS mobility allows for a branded, engaging experience as well.…

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Top Three Key Trends Driving Retail Innovation

Dive Into Trends Driving Retail Innovation This is one of the most exciting time to be in the retail business since the advent of the cash register. With incredible new innovative technologies helping shape personalized experiences for consumers both in-store and online, there’s no better time to be in retail. The retail landscape is drastically…

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Tips to Improve Sales This Holiday Season

Improve Sales This Holiday Season in Michigan The holiday season is here and many small business owners are already putting together marketing plans in hopes to take full advantage of the season. Increased foot and web traffic during this time of year gives you prime opportunities to generate strong sales numbers to close out Q4.…

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Make the Most of Small Business Saturday on November 25

Succeed on Small Business Saturday in Michigan As a retailer, you know that it can be hard for a small business to compete with the big guys. But that’s why the day after Black Friday is Small Business Saturday. Founded by American Express in 2010, Small Business Saturday gives small businesses and brick-and-mortar stores across…