Working from home is no longer taboo. In fact, it’s become extremely common for millions of people – thanks in part to technology that’s made it possible to communicate and collaborate with anyone around the world. While working from home can be a blessing, it can also be curse if you’re not prepared. That’s understandable […]
When Apple Pay was initially released in 2014 there was hype surrounding digital wallets and mobile payments. People were predicting that Apple Pay was going to replace your credit cards especially within your small business. Of course, that hasn’t exactly been the case. Apple Pay and other leading digital wallets have become increasingly popular. One survey from Urban […]
If you’re a business owner that accept online payments, then making sure that they’re protected needs to be a top priority. This make your customers or clients feel safe when they pay you for your goods or services. Protecting online payments will also save your business a lot of time, frustration, and money. In fact, […]
Running a business is hard. Even more difficult? Running a business when you don’t understand money. If that’s you, we’ve put together this list of 31 simple money cheat sheets to help you better understand money. 1. Opening a Bank Account After you’ve settled on a name and registered your business, you have to open […]
When it comes to business tax deductions, one of the most overlooked helps are your auto and transportation fees. This may be because business owners are either unaware of this benefit or just don’t believe that it’s worth the hassle. The thing is, business mileage deductions aren’t that complicated. And, when done correctly, your could even […]
Considering the fact that 95% of Americans own a cellphone, with 77% being a smartphone. Mobile phone users will likely climb to almost 5 billion by 2020. With these numbers it’s easy to understand why there was a lot of hype surrounding the future of mobile payments. The reality is that the mobile payment industry […]
It’s been anticipated that the global eCommerce market will be worth a staggering $2.4 trillion by 2019. That’s excellent news for anyone who sells products or services online. The problem? That also means that the opportunities for payment platform fraud are going to increase as well. In fact, security is a top concern for customers, […]
If you run an ecommerce site, then you’re going to need a payment gateway, there’s no way around it. If you’re a newbie to the world of payments, this may seem extremely complicated and out of you league. The truth is, payment gateways aren’t as nearly complex as you may have initially believed. Here’s a […]
What would you do if you’re a freelancer that gets sidelined by sickness or needs emergency surgery? What if there is a catastrophe like a fire that destroys all of your equipment or inventory? Emergencies are bound to happen. The difference between those who bounce back and those who don’t is preparation. Here’s how to […]
Did you know that around 93 percent of American consumers have either given or sent a gift card? And, the total volume of gift cards is projected to surpass $160 billion by 2018? In short, consumers love gift cards. If you’re not issuing and accepting gift cards at your business, then you could very well […]