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11 Reasons to Tune Up Your Restaurant Payments Before the Holiday Rush

Menus are inching up and guests are price sensitive. Here are 11 ways to tune up payments now, cut junk fees, and serve faster before the holiday rush.

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The 8 Swipe Simple Features Our Clients Use Most (Full Video Tutorial)

Our most watched video, explained step by step, plus a client who runs a nationwide business on a virtual terminal.

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7 Ways Small Businesses Are Winning This Fall (and the One Expense Most Owners Still Overlook)

From smarter scheduling to cleaning up your card processing statement, here are seven practical moves owners are making right now.

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The Top 5 Hidden Fees in Payment Processing and How to Avoid Them

Terminal lease fees, PCI compliance charges, early termination penalties — learn how to sidestep these costly pitfalls.

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Everything You Need to Know About Credit Card Surcharging

Understanding surcharging complexities and when cash discounting is the better alternative for your business.

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Is Cash Discount the Same as Applying a Surcharge?

The key differences between surcharging and cash discounts — and which is legal in all 50 states.

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Credit Card Processing for Property Managers

Virtual payment terminals for invoicing, recurring billing, and passing fees to tenants.

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6 Reasons Authorize.Net is Best for Medical Practices

Why Authorize.Net is the ideal payment solution tailored for doctors and healthcare providers.

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The Best Credit Card Processing Setup for Plumbers & Trades

Reliable mobile technology for service professionals who need to accept payments in the field.

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The Essential Guide to Taking Credit Cards for Your Small Business

All the options for accepting credit card payments — from POS systems to online gateways.

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Picking a Credit Card Processor: Which POS Is Right for You?

Mobile vs. in-store — how to choose the right payment system for your business.

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Simplifying Merchant Account Approval

Understanding bank letters and voided checks to expedite your merchant account setup.

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The Best Virtual Terminal to Track Clients & Send Invoices

How Authorize.Net virtual terminal helps you manage clients, invoicing, and growth.

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Top 3 Apps for Entrepreneurs to Increase Productivity

Trello, Constant Contact, and Squarespace — the tools every business owner needs.

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Receipt & Thermal Paper for Your POS Processors

A guide to selecting the right receipt paper for Clover and STAR systems.

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