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How Inflation Affects Small Businesses

March 31, 2023 March 31, 2023 Grace Barone Uncategorized

  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 choose to ignore them instead, were not really doing ourselves any favors. Business owners should... Continue reading→

Customer Loyalty- How To Gain Loyal Customers

March 28, 2023 March 28, 2023 Grace Barone Apps, CloverPOS, customer loyalty, gift cards, Loyalty / Rewards, Loyalty Program

  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 cake (unless you're a bakery, in which case it might be). Customer loyalty is harder... Continue reading→

Clover Flex- The Ultimate Handheld POS System

March 24, 2023 March 27, 2023 Grace Barone Apps, Clover Apps, Clover Flex, Mobile Payments

  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 in popularity among businesses. In the past, businesses that were on the go, like vendors... Continue reading→

ChatGPT- How will A.I. Affect Small Businesses?

March 23, 2023 March 23, 2023 Grace Barone Artificial Intelligence

  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 the movie The Terminator. I feel like when people think of artificial intelligence they're imagining... Continue reading→

How to Prevent Chargebacks

March 21, 2023 March 22, 2023 Grace Barone Business Insight, Chargeback, Chip Cards, EMV, EMV Chargebacks, EMV Chip Cards, EMV Fraud

  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 on the machine, you can even pay with your phone or smart watch now. With... Continue reading→

The Woman Behind Velocity Merchant Services

March 17, 2023 March 17, 2023 Grace Barone Small Business, Woman Owned Business

  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 and pursuing a telemarketing job that sold merchant services. "I went through the training process... Continue reading→

How to Incorporate your Small Business in 5 Steps

March 16, 2023 March 17, 2023 Grace Barone Small Business

  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 important step that many business owners try and prioritize. Many business owner don't know how... Continue reading→

Help wanted sign

Understaffed Businesses – Tips on how to maintain success

March 14, 2023 March 16, 2023 Grace Barone Clover, Clover Apps, POS, Small Business

  by Grace Barone "The Great Resignation", "The Big Quit", or "The Great Reshuffle". In 2021 the U.S. was hit with a massive employment issue when over 47 million people quit their job. 92% of people said the pandemic made them feel that life is too short to stay in a job they weren't passionate... Continue reading→

Woman getting her hair washed at a salon

Salon POS Software That Fits the Needs of Hairdressers

March 10, 2023 March 14, 2023 Grace Barone Clover, POS, Salon

  by Grace Barone For many people, hair salons are essential. People prioritize finding the right hair salon just like they do a doctor in some cases. They help people maintain the health and beauty of their hair. Hair salons provide the knowledge and tools to help clients reach their hair desires, whether it's a... Continue reading→

Woman using pos hardware in a restaurant

POS Hardware – What Does Your Business Need?

March 8, 2023 March 13, 2023 Grace Barone Clover, POS

  by Grace Barone If you're a small business owner you may find yourself in a position where you need more equipment than just a point-of-sale system. Many businesses require additional POS hardware. Its important to have a solid business plan in place. As well as a clear vision of how you want your small... Continue reading→

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How Inflation Affects Small Businesses

March 31, 2023 March 31, 2023 Grace Barone Uncategorized

  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... Continue reading→

Customer Loyalty- How To Gain Loyal Customers

March 28, 2023 March 28, 2023 Grace Barone Apps, CloverPOS, customer loyalty, gift cards, Loyalty / Rewards, Loyalty Program

  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... Continue reading→

Clover Flex- The Ultimate Handheld POS System

March 24, 2023 March 27, 2023 Grace Barone Apps, Clover Apps, Clover Flex, Mobile Payments

  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... Continue reading→

ChatGPT- How will A.I. Affect Small Businesses?

March 23, 2023 March 23, 2023 Grace Barone Artificial Intelligence

  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... Continue reading→

How to Prevent Chargebacks

March 21, 2023 March 22, 2023 Grace Barone Business Insight, Chargeback, Chip Cards, EMV, EMV Chargebacks, EMV Chip Cards, EMV Fraud Leave a comment

  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,... Continue reading→

The Woman Behind Velocity Merchant Services

March 17, 2023 March 17, 2023 Grace Barone Small Business, Woman Owned Business

  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.... Continue reading→

How to Incorporate your Small Business in 5 Steps

March 16, 2023 March 17, 2023 Grace Barone Small Business

  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... Continue reading→

Help wanted sign

Understaffed Businesses – Tips on how to maintain success

March 14, 2023 March 16, 2023 Grace Barone Clover, Clover Apps, POS, Small Business

  by Grace Barone "The Great Resignation", "The Big Quit", or "The Great Reshuffle". In 2021 the U.S. was hit with a massive employment issue when over 47 million people... Continue reading→

Woman getting her hair washed at a salon

Salon POS Software That Fits the Needs of Hairdressers

March 10, 2023 March 14, 2023 Grace Barone Clover, POS, Salon

  by Grace Barone For many people, hair salons are essential. People prioritize finding the right hair salon just like they do a doctor in some cases. They help people... Continue reading→

Woman using pos hardware in a restaurant

POS Hardware – What Does Your Business Need?

March 8, 2023 March 13, 2023 Grace Barone Clover, POS

  by Grace Barone If you're a small business owner you may find yourself in a position where you need more equipment than just a point-of-sale system. Many businesses require... Continue reading→

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