Black Friday 2019 Wrap Up

Much like the elusive Saint Nicholas himself, Black Friday weekend was here and gone in a flash, leaving holiday gifts in its wake. Most likely your customers didn’t enter the store with an empty sack to fill with gifts, but did they leave with armfuls of goodies? How did your store compare to your direct competition and larger retailers? Let’s review the successes, challenges, and statistics from the biggest holiday shopping weekend of 2019.

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Do You Want to Become a Registered ISO? Here’s How.

Are you dreaming of taking your business to the next level? You can work hard marketing your business, building relationships with your customers, and offering the best experience possible to every person you contact, but sometimes that still isn’t enough. It’s not your fault – you’re doing everything in your power to gain notoriety! Sometimes it’s simply just too difficult to compete with your larger, well-known competitors.

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Last-minute Tips for Black Friday Weekend

Is your store ready for Black Friday and Small Business Saturday?

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Do You Have Enough Holiday Helpers?

The holiday shopping season is upon us! Your store is sure to become a busy place. Do you have enough team members to handle the holiday rush?

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How to Prepare Your Business for Small Business Saturday

As a small business owner, you’re most likely already gearing up for Small Business Saturday. This huge holiday shopping day fits snugly between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, so eager gift-hunters can search for that special something all weekend long.

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Ten Tips for Marketing Your Business this Holiday Season

Did you know that holiday shoppers contribute to about 30% of the average retailer’s annual profits? According to the National Retail Federation, this year’s shoppers are expected to spend 4% more than last year during the months of November and December. That means holiday spending will increase to between $727.9 billion and $730.7 billion this year.

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10 Questions to Ask Your Merchant Services Provider

Partnering with a reliable Merchant Services Provider is an important part of running your business. Your Merchant Services Provider works as a liaison between your business, banks, and your customers to make sure you get paid and all data is kept secure. Essentially, when a customer swipes their credit card at your business, your Merchant Services Provider moves their funds into your bank account. It’s a very important role, and not a decision on your part to be taken lightly.

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