by Grace Barone Running and growing a business is a balancing act. Not only must you manage clients, vendors, employees, and the million “unexpected” problems that inevitably pop up — you must do all that while maintaining positive cash… Read More
Automated Inventory Management Systems
by Grace Barone There are quite a few things that you don’t want to happen while you’re running a business. One of them being inventory issues. If customers are the heart of a thriving business then inventory is the… Read More
Clover vs. Square
by Grace Barone POS systems have advanced tremendously in recent years. When there are so many solutions available, it can be challenging to know where to begin. Clover vs. Square is a hot topic when it comes to choosing… Read More
How Inflation Affects Small Businesses
by Grace Barone Inflation. Not quite a topic that many people like to discuss. In fact, I’d bet it’s on the list of top 5 things people hate talking about. But, if we don’t talk about uncomfortable topics and… Read More
Customer Loyalty- How To Gain Loyal Customers
by Grace Barone Customer loyalty is the foundation of any flourishing company. It’s what encourages repeat business. Word-of-mouth recommendations, and favorable reviews keep customers coming back time and time again. But, building customer loyalty isn’t always a piece of… Read More
Clover Flex- The Ultimate Handheld POS System
by Grace Barone Clover has recently unveiled it’s updated version of their handheld POS system, the Clover Flex 3. This device is a mobile POS system that runs off either Wi-Fi or LTE. Handheld devices like these are growing… Read More
ChatGPT- How will A.I. Affect Small Businesses?
by Grace Barone “Listen and understand, it can’t be bargained with. It can’t be reasoned with. It doesn’t feel pity, or remorse, or fear. And it absolutely will not stop, ever, until you’re dead.” This is a line from… Read More
How to Prevent Chargebacks
by Grace Barone Credit card technology has advanced just like everything else. The days of swiping a magnetic strip are almost obsolete. We now have EMV chips, contactless payments, where all you need to do is tap your card… Read More
The Woman Behind Velocity Merchant Services
by Grace Barone The Origin Story of VMS Velocity Merchant Services is celebrating their 25th anniversary of being in business. The story of VMS begins with 18-year-old Dema Barakat. Fresh out of high school, going to college part time… Read More
How to Incorporate your Small Business in 5 Steps
by Grace Barone Starting a business requires a lot of work. Entrepreneurs have a lot on their plate and the different things that need to be done when opening a business can get confusing. Incorporating your business is an… Read More