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It is almost unthinkable that a company operating in today's cashless society does not offer its customers the ability to pay by credit card. Every business needs an electronic payment solution, which means that every business must make an agreement with one or more credit card processors to make credit card sales. Typically, a merchant agrees to accept credit from their customers (cardholders) who, under certain conditions, duly present a credit card at the point of sale, payment to the merchant by the credit card processor being the credit card processor's receipt of payment from the cardholder. In general, all payments made by the credit card issuer are conditional and subject to chargebacks, fees and fines.  In some cases, the credit card processor may, in its sole discretion, suspend disbursement of funds when a default event has occurred (either because of the processor's agreement with the merchant or cardholder) or if the credit card processor has reason to bel...

When you create a blog, the first stages of its introduction are difficult. You need to gather enough interested readers to see your numbers grow and your content spread. Trying to rebuild an audience from scratch can be a huge challenge. For this reason, blogging guests is an effective marketing tactic. Guest blogging is about writing valuable, compelling content for other websites to help your brand come closer to its goals. Posting on well-known, authoritative websites is a great way to make your content accessible to new readers, increase awareness of your brand, and drive traffic to your site. While some companies have used this strategy to attract thousands of news users in a short amount of time, you need to do it correctly because Google does not play around with spammy SEO tactics. Organizing traffic to your site is easier if you have compelling content that attracts readers. These must be relevant to their interests, help them solve a problem, or teach them something...

Nothing gives you a perspective on how to invest in startups and vice versa. Since the founding of Clever Real Estate in 2017, I've had many moments of thinking about internal business decisions through the lens of an outside investor. ("If I thought about investing money in Clever, would that move inspire confidence or caution?") As part of a decision-making section, you can look at things from a more objective perspective, separate from your own rationalizations and blind spots. On the other hand, although my company is still in its infancy, I have already learned so much about what makes a startup successful and what can worsen its prospects. With these insights showing where I spend my money, I feel much safer in my startup investments. Will everyone meet? Of course not. But I like my chances. Here are some guidelines I have compiled based on my time inside and outside the startup investment world. Select the right company 1. Meet the founders. There is a l...

There is more noise than ever before. For personal trainers, it can be difficult for beginners to differentiate themselves in the industry. Social media is a great tool that can help. There is more noise than ever before for personal trainers and it can be difficult for beginners to differentiate themselves in the industry. The good news for beginners is that social media is a great tool to promote yourself. The bad news is that many personal trainers do not develop a social media marketing strategy and do not reach the right audience. Research has shown that over 95% of adults aged 18 to 34 follow the brands they like on social media. About 60% of people expect companies to provide information about their services through social media sites, and most of them prefer this method of communication if they want to get in touch with the brand they use. Over 70% of brands feel they have phenomenal social media campaigns. Surprisingly, less than 10% of their customers agree. Social media...

If you are in the market for credit card processing solutions, you may have come across the terms "Payment Gateway" and "Payment Processor". Although these are two important, related elements of credit card processing, they are not the same. If you are not sure of the distinction, you are not alone. However, to make an informed purchase decision about your small business's ability to accept credit card payments, it's important to understand the nuances. This guide will familiarize you with payment gateways and payment processors. You'll also learn how both work together. If you plan to accept credit card payments online, you probably need both a payment gateway and a payment processor. Therefore, it is crucial for your small business to make the right choice. What is a payment portal? A payment gateway facilitates online credit card payments. This technology creates a secure connection between your company's website or browser and the credit ca...

When used properly, subscription websites can be a great way to increase your business's revenue . If you are thinking about starting a subscription website, you should first know a few things. Subscription sites, where visitors must pay a monthly fee to become a member, are an effective way for your business to deliver quality content to customers. A subscription site can also help you earn recurring revenue. It is very likely that you were part of a member site at some point. Subscription pages cover a whole range of topics; Everything from baking to professional networking. People visit these websites to learn and network with their peers. It is very likely that your company can benefit from setting up a dedicated member site. Remember, creating a site that only members can access makes your content invisible to the Internet. You create many gated pages that are not displayed in the search results. That's good, if you know what you are doing. If you have valuabl...

A financial downturn can occur at any time, which is why business owners need to be prepared when it occurs. Recessions can occur at any time and there is no real way to avoid it. Especially as a small business owner you have to accept that you will be affected in one way or another. However, you can definitely prepare better for a situation like this to make sure that you can pass that time with minimal impact on your operations. To survive a recession as a small business, you need to know all of your options and use them wisely. Know your situation The most important thing in such a situation is to understand how things work at their end. There are many ways to get a detailed overview of your current operations, and it is important to take full advantage of modern technology in this regard. If you still rely on old-school analysis methods, you'll probably miss a lot. This is especially true if you have more complex financial operations spanning multiple areas. Yes, this ...