by Grace Barone Tobacco shops are becoming increasingly popular within communities. The combination of increased sales of e-cigarettes and vapes, the legalization of cannabis both medically and recreationally in many states. Also, there is the new phenomena of Delta… Read More
Best Hashtags for Small Businesses
by Grace Barone The pound sign, the tic-tac-toe symbol, the octothorpe. What is this symbol really used for? Hashtags are the secret sauce of social media. They can help small businesses increase their reach and attract new customers online…. Read More
Food Trucks and Their Benefits
by Grace Barone Food trucks have revolutionized the dining scene by providing a delectably distinctive experience that is unmatched by more formal restaurants. There are several advantages to having a food truck, including more visibility, greater flexibility, financial savings,… Read More
Cash Discount vs. Surcharge: The Pros and Cons
by Grace Barone Both cash discounts and credit card surcharges have definitely appeared to you as a customer or business owner at some point in your life. Businesses frequently utilize surcharges and cash discounts as pricing tactics to encourage… Read More
Contactless Point-of-Sale: A Guide to Contactless Payments in 2024
by Grace Barone The future is here. Contactless point-of-sale has revolutionized the way we make purchases. We thought paying with the chip was easy and convenient. Now all we have to do is tap our card on the machine… Read More
What is a High-Risk Merchant Account?
by Grace Barone Are you continually getting rejected by payment processors? Or, if you finally get accepted you end up paying outrageous processing fees? If so, your business may be considered “high-risk”. Whether you think its fair or not,… Read More
Cryptocurrency: What Does it Mean for Small Businesses?
by Grace Barone Cryptocurrency, crypto, crypto-currency. The new form of money that the world is talking about. But what is this magical internet money and why is it important? In this blog I’ll explain what cryptocurrency really is and… Read More
Wicked Tattoo Software
by Grace Barone Tattoos. Your Mom’s favorite topic. These permanent art pieces have been around for centuries and are becoming much more mainstream than in the past. The stereotype that only criminals have tattoos has diminished quite a bit…. Read More
What Does Visa’s New Surcharge Rule Mean?
by Grace Barone Starting April 15th 2023, there will be a new change to Visa’s surcharge rule. The Visa notice has stated that they are capping credit card surcharges to 3%, it was previously set at 4%. This means… Read More
Tax Deductions that all Small Businesses Should Know
by Grace Barone Tax season. The most wonderful time of the year. People dust off the old calculator, start rummaging through old receipts, financial records, and gathering all the different forms. It’s like a real-life scavenger hunt, but with… Read More