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Labor Day weekend is upon us. For any small business it is a chance to run sales, get old inventory out for the new inve...
09/03/2026

Labor Day weekend is upon us. For any small business it is a chance to run sales, get old inventory out for the new inventory to come in, and to get ready for the holiday season. It is also a time to thank each team member that work hard to keep the business running, and thriving. We want to take this time to thank our dedicated team members that put our customers first, that know that even during a holiday we are on call to help our customers with their payment processing, and support them in any way we can. Happy Labor Day weekend to everyone.

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Work for free. This could be the wildest idea for a small business struggling to keep the doors open in such an unpredic...
09/01/2026

Work for free. This could be the wildest idea for a small business struggling to keep the doors open in such an unpredictable financial environment, but finding the time to help others by offering your services for free or at cost can do you some good and help you build trust in your community. Maybe it is a cause you want to champion like literacy, or your local food bank. Maybe it is one of your clients or a startup who is in need of extra help but can’t afford your services. Donating time or resources can help establish new connections, build your brand trust, and in periods of slowdowns keep you and your staff engaged. You may negotiate a percentage of growth, or future contract if a client is comfortable with the idea, or you can offer your services in hopes to attract other clients, partner with other companies in your effort and grow your network. The goal is to keep your business active with your community, help others while helping yourself.
Food for thought. What do you think of this approach? Comment below.

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It may be a sign of the times. Credit Card Companies are reportedly cutting credit limits of some customers they deem in...
08/27/2026

It may be a sign of the times. Credit Card Companies are reportedly cutting credit limits of some customers they deem in danger to default on payments. As more delinquent payments rise on every loan, credit card payments, and buy now pay later platforms, companies are being proactive to lower their risk and lower credit limit before customers max out and are unable to pay. As prices continue to rise, inflation continues to affect budgets, customers continue to use credit cards to cover basic expenses, and delinquent payments rise, credit companies are tightening their underwriting process. For business accounts is no different, so keeping your expenses/revenue balance is crucial, so when credit is needed to reinvest in your business, or an emergency arises, you have a way to cover your expenses.

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It may be a sign of the times. Credit card companies are reportedly cutting credit limits of some customers they deem in...
08/26/2026

It may be a sign of the times. Credit card companies are reportedly cutting credit limits of some customers they deem in danger to default on payments. As more delinquent payments rise on every loan, credit card payments, and buy now pay later platforms, companies are being proactive to lower their risk and lower credit limit before customers max out and are unable to pay. As prices continue to rise, inflation continues to affect budgets, customers continue to use credit cards to cover basic expenses, and delinquent payments rise, credit companies are tightening their underwriting process. For business accounts is no different, so keeping your expenses/revenue balance is crucial, so when credit is needed to reinvest in your business, or an emergency arises, you have a way to cover your expenses.

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Every business owner knows that revenue must cover expenses and that running a business for profit requires a solid plan...
08/20/2026

Every business owner knows that revenue must cover expenses and that running a business for profit requires a solid plan and budgeting. The federal government seems to have missed that lesson. In the past 5 months the government’s grew by $1trillion as government spending keeps outpacing revenue and now have surpassed $40 Trillion ahead of earlier projections that the US wouldn't reach this level until 2028. The ripple effects of this milestone has a direct impact on interest rates, reduced funding for programs, and contracts that many small businesses rely on. From commercial mortgages to business loans, expect interest rates to be higher, and if the government is unable to manage their budgets, possible change to tax policies could take effect. President Trump is doing all he can to increase revenue through Tariffs and other cost cutting policies, but the challenges faced by this administration are many. We will keep an eye on these developments and bring you up-to-date information so you can best plan and budget for your business as it seems the government is still learning the basics of economics.

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Retail sales fell in July ending a 9 month streak of gains. Online retailers reported 2.2% drop in sales in July. Let’s...
08/18/2026

Retail sales fell in July ending a 9 month streak of gains. Online retailers reported 2.2% drop in sales in July. Let’s dive into the news. Year over year, retail sales have been up through the first seven months of 2026, an astounding 5.2% compared to the same period in 2025. Clothing and accessories rose 1.9% due to back-to-school shopping, restaurant and bar ticked up 0.5% and health and personal care grew 0.7% in July. When you look deeper into the media headlines and do your research, you find that big ticket items like motor vehicles, and electronics are driving the retail sales drop reports, and that despite a slow down in consumer spending, the economy remains resilient. There is a lot of negative news out there, but doing your research, filtering the noise, meeting your customers where they are, and planning the next steps for your business are actions every business owner can take to weather any conditions.

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We want to hear from you. We have been writing two posts a week for quite some time. Some on current events, some on ind...
08/17/2026

We want to hear from you. We have been writing two posts a week for quite some time. Some on current events, some on industry news, and the majority to give you up to date information on relevant issues that we think can help you grow your business. As we move forward we want to know from you if there is anything we can do to improve our posts, what kind of information you would like us to cover, or how helpful you find these posts to be. Comment or send us a direct message to our team and we will do our best to respond or tailor our posts to help you. Looking forward to hearing from you.

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AI adoption is growing fast in business. From task automations to customer service, but poorly implemented AI customer s...
08/11/2026

AI adoption is growing fast in business. From task automations to customer service, but poorly implemented AI customer service tools frequently create operational, financial, and reputational challenges for businesses that are hard to manage. What is meant to help customers can cause frustration and mistrust. From unhelpful chatbot scripts, broken handoffs where customers have to re-explain everything when they reach a human agent, to the lack of empathy of chatbots that can’t sense urgency or frustration of the caller. AI is transforming how businesses do business, but customer service is one area that businesses should pay very close attention when implementing AI. Customer service has been a frustrating topic for consumers. From call centers outside of the United States to now AI chatbots, consumers are have voiced their frustration with companies, but somehow most do not seem to listen. Want to be competitive? Make sure your customer service meets your customers where they are and provide a better experience than any other competitor.

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As a business owner you have decisions to make, people to see, and places to go. You’re always on the run, and you are t...
08/07/2026

As a business owner you have decisions to make, people to see, and places to go. You’re always on the run, and you are taking care of business. Making small, smart decisions everyday is how you improve. Your ability to move quickly, build relationships, and adapt faster than larger companies is your competitive advantage, so ask yourself, how can you meet the challenges of today? What is the one process you can simplify, automate, improve your business and follow through with an action plan. Growing your business is not always about one big breakthrough but a series decisions. A couple of tips to create an action plan. Review your pricing strategy before your costs increase. Explore technologies available to automate tasks and attract new customers. Include team members to offer insights and reach out to customers to do some research.

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Apple is known for amazing products, sleek design, advanced technology, and yes, higher prices. One thing they are not k...
08/04/2026

Apple is known for amazing products, sleek design, advanced technology, and yes, higher prices. One thing they are not known for is running sales on their products. As a business with high ticket items what do you do when consumers’ budgets are being stretched by higher prices, inflation and high interest rates? Either you lower your prices or you find ways to help customers pay for your products. Apple announced that they will now be leasing iPhones and Macs through a new lease program from BNPL player Klarna, boosting consumer’s ability to buy. The lesson is to meet your customer’s where they are, to find ways to attract new customers and offer solutions that can help your customers become lifelong buyers.

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