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Requiring customers to provide their billing zip code during card not present transactions is one of the easiest ways to prevent credit card fraud during ecommerce and phone transactions.

The popularity of food trucks has surged in recent years. Learn about what it takes financially to start a food truck in your local area.

If your business hasn’t switched to EMV chip cards from swipe and sign payments, it could be costing you money. Although the EMV liability shift went into effect in October of 2015, nearly one-third of all businesses still haven’t adopted this change. Has your business switched?

It goes without saying that the holiday season is prime time for retail traffic. Though buyer habits are shifting, with nearly half of Americans planning to spend more online than in store this holiday season, spending they still are—up to 3.5% more than last year, according to Deloitte.

Occupancy limits aren’t a new concept—fire codes require you to have a cap already—but the pandemic has prompted states to regulate that even further. And with a limited number of patrons allowed in stores at a time, it’s critical that you keep them moving to prevent too long of an outdoor queue.

As you prepare for your end-of-summer sales, have a look at some of our best tips for planning and executing your retail markdowns and promotions.

As you begin staffing for the end of the year, there are more eager jobseekers on the market than ever. We have a few tips to navigate this year’s unique holiday hiring challenge.

Like everything this year, the holidays will be different – and particularly challenging for small businesses. However, seasonal sales are expected to increase, and there are still plenty of ways entrepreneurs can connect with shoppers to make everyone’s spirits bright. Take that Mr. Grinch.

Half of all U.S. employees report they are afraid of returning to work because of COVID-19 concerns. But business owners can take three key steps to ease fears and create a safe workspace for their staff and customers.

In the wake of COVID-19, there is a change on the rise. Businesses and consumers alike are taking extra precautions at the checkout and you’ve likely had to respond with sanitation stations, building screens, or simply asking all customers to pay by card.

Training your sales associates on the five types of retail customers will help tailor their experience appropriately, boosting loyalty and amplifying their spend.

Having the right tool to run your business makes any day more productive. Now there’s a new all-in-one, Wi-Fi enabled device that’s a terminal, receipt printer, barcode scanner and back-office manager for the palm of your hand. Running your business just got a whole lot easier.

Your restaurant guests must feel safe if your business is to thrive during the global coronavirus pandemic. Use these cleaning and disinfection tips to sanitize high-touch POS equipment surfaces while putting guests at ease.

Most retailers know the importance of collecting data at the point of sale, but reporting on it is often a little further down the to-do list. Here’s why doing so can make a critical difference to your business, plus five easy reports to get you started.