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The 7 Best Mobile POS Systems for Small Businesses in 2024

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Whether businesses are on the road or staff are simply moving about in-store, mobile point of sale systems (mPOS systems) are becoming an increasingly popular POS option for small businesses. In fact, mPOS systems are gradually gaining market share from the fixed cash-register-style POS market.

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Stax vs Riverside Payments: Which Solution Should You Choose?

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Accepting card payments is a must for small to medium businesses today. Whether you’re a freelance service provider, a cafe owner, or a retailer, card payments are king, and your credit card processing account is where you hold power to manage and control your fees.

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The Benefits of Digital Disbursements

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If it’s a large enterprise with thousands of checks, the cost of labor can be mammoth size pricing. Take for example, about 5,000 checks going out a month, that will likely run up a price of $3.5k. Digital disbursements offer several benefits over traditional payment methods, such as checks or cash.

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What is an Online Terminal and Why Do Merchants Need One?

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Online payment systems are the standard. Globally, one-third of people do their shopping through eCommerce sites. In the US, that amounts to $3,428 per capita spent online. This article covers the what, why, and how of online terminals; all a business owner needs to know to dive in and thrive.

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Understanding the Payment Terminal: Integrated vs. Semi-Integrated vs. Non-Integrated Payment Terminals

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consumers using cash for purchases , choosing the right payment terminal for your business is more important than ever. Businesses need to streamline the entire payment process by offering customers a payment setup that’s fast and convenient for credit card transactions. A Comparison of Different Payment Terminal Setups?

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What is a Payment Management System?

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Adding to the already tough job of managing a small or medium business is the complex task of understanding how payment processing works, including managing the fees, equipment, accounts payable and more. Here’s where a Payment Management System (PMS) can swoop in as your financial hero to understand your business better.

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What are Merchant Accounts and How Do They Work?

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Accepting payments is the most important functionality that a business needs to start selling. But to accept payments seamlessly and securely, you need a merchant account. Without a merchant account, it’s very difficult to ensure consistent cash flow or manage multiple sales channels effectively.