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Payment Security: Everything You Need to Know About Secure Payments

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In 2023, the cost of fraud to online businesses was $48 billion globally, according to Mastercard. Stax delivers an all-in-one payments platform that is secure, stable and customizable—and did we mention affordable? At Stax, we help businesses keep up with all things payment security. Let’s talk about the “F” word—fraud.

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Payment Facilitator vs Payment Gateway: Key Differences and Similarities

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That’s the value of eCommerce transactions that took place in 2023 in the U.S. It’s important to note that a PayFac may have its own in-house payment processing and even payment gateway software platforms for their partners to use. An example of a Payment Facilitator is Stax Connect.

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Subscription Billing for Businesses: Everything You Need to Know

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This business model has now been adapted very well in the internet age, especially in the SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) and eCommerce industries. Subscription-billing software can also improve the customer experience because it saves them from having to manually remit payments. by S&P 500 companies.

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Is Quickbooks Desktop Being Phased Out?

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There’s been a lot of discussion in recent months about the apparent phase-out of QuickBooks Desktop software. Will I still be able to use my existing QuickBooks Desktop software? QuickBooks Desktop is something of a linchpin in the accounting software world, with the first version of the program launching in 1998.

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What is Dynamic Pricing? Everything You Need to Know About Implementing Dynamic Pricing in 2024

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In Q3 of 2023, Amazon’s profits nearly tripled, mostly as a result of price-conscious customers using the platform to find good deals. Their dynamic pricing software, named Smart Pricing, automatically adjusts prices according to factors like location, demand, and time left to book. This is where Stax comes in.

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Everything You Need To Know about Merchant Processing and How To Choose the Right Solution for Your Needs

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They consist of the hardware and software components required to process an in-person payment. Many POS systems are also equipped with software that helps with other business processes like inventory and staff management, in addition to payment processing. Easy switch between POS and mobile payments using the Stax app.

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A Primer on Simple Mobile Payments for Small Business: What Merchants Need to Know

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Thankfully, with mobile payments from Stax , you can quickly accept and process payments from your customers. Learn all about mobile payments and why you may want to consider joining the Stax family to streamline payments and boost your small business’ productivity. Your customers are busy and so are you.