We’ll break down the fees you’ll need to pay for taking payments in different currencies. In this article, we focus on popular “flat rate” payment providers in the US including Braintree, Authorize.net, PayPal, Stripe, and more. In some cases, it may be less expensive to take international payments with an interchange-plus processor. Note tha...

Here’s one of those multiple name/company situations. RhinoFit is a DBA of a company called Gulf Management Systems. Gulf Management Systems is an agent of a company called Strategic Payment Systems. Strategic Payment Systems is a registered independent sales organization (ISO) of Wells Fargo and of First National Bank of Omaha. Confused yet? Ba...

Cloud computing changed the way many businesses operate. Software companies in both the B2B and B2C sectors increasingly moved toward cloud-based, software-as-a-service business models. But is it worth it for your business? The debate almost makes it appear that your only two options are traditional cash registers and a cloud-based POS. There ar...

Data reporting is a vital part of business – without it, how do you know how you’re truly doing? By running reports in the morning and at night, you get a glimpse of how much inventory you have on hand, daily sales totals, and more. This information should drive your budgeting, resource allocation, marketing efforts, employee scheduling, and more. ...

Note: In 2017, Sage acquired Intacct, though it has so far kept the Intacct name. You may see the software referred to as either Intacct or Sage Intacct. Sage Intacct financial management software is specially designed for larger businesses. In this review we’ll explore what it can do, share what others are saying, and help you make an informed d...

Some businesses aren’t sure where to start with PCI, while others struggle to sustain PCI compliance over time. If you've tried searching for information, you know that the articles available are often confusing, incomplete, or overly technical. Some may not even apply to your business type or industry. So what’s the trick? Understanding what yo...

What you might not know is how to start a loyalty program, or if it’s really necessary for your business. We’ll tackle all of that in this guide, giving you insight into loyalty and rewards to help you choose the right fit for your business without breaking the bank. The Case for Loyalty Programs Common Loyalty Programs Point System Buy 5...

When it comes to payment providers and ecommerce platforms, online businesses have never had more choices. There are hundreds of options to choose from, each providing slightly different features, pricing, and functionality. However, an area of online sales that doesn't have as many choices is software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies and those that s...