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Opening Up America Again
Opening Up America Again - Guidelines On April 16, 2020, President Trump rolled out his "Opening Up America Again" guidelines. He said that the reopening of the US would be done "one careful step at a time" but instructed governors to move "very, very quickly,...
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1099/Sole Proprietors & Covid-19
1099/Sole Proprietors & Covid-19 If you are looking for funding for your business / 1099 / sole proprietorship, CLICK HERE to visit the COVID-19 Page at SBA.GOV Visit SBA.GOV We covered 4 key ways that you can get funding as an agent / ISO. Here they are with the...
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COVID-19 and the CARES Act
COVID-19 and the CARES Act Businesses need all the support they can get right now, and we understand your commitment to your customers remains a top priority. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of tips and resources that will make it easier for you to navigate through...
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8 Things Restaurant Owners Need to Know About Managing Sales Tax During COVID 19
File sales tax returns on-time: Even though states may be delaying sales tax payments, most states are still requiring merchants to file sales tax returns on-time. If you close temporarily, still file your sales tax returns on-time: If you temporarily close your...
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Holiday Fraud — Merchants Beware
The Holiday Fraud Season Is Here – Are You Ready?Merchants Beware! The busiest time of the year is here, and there is nothing quite like the holiday shopping season for merchants. The boom in sales during November and December is vital for most merchants in logging a...
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The Origin of Christmas
Why is Christmas Day on the 25th of December? Christmas is a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, who Christians believe is the Son of God. The name 'Christmas' comes from the Mass of Christ (or Jesus). A Mass Service is where Christians remember that Jesus died...
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Happy Thanksgiving
The Origin of Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday in the United States, and Thanksgiving 2019 occurs on Thursday, November 28. In 1621, the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast that is acknowledged today as one of the...
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Merchant Account vs. Payment Gateway. Why you need both!
Merchant Account vs Payment Gateway: Why You Need Both for processing We often hear merchants ask us two questions: 1 - What is the difference between a Merchant Account and a Payment Gateway?2 - Which one do I need. Before we give you the answer to...
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Cheapest Usually is not the BEST!
There's an old saying in the sales business; "If you get it on price, you'll lose it on price". We cannot tell you how many times this has rang true. Let's face it, payment processing is a commodity and merchants are inundated daily with companies soliciting their...
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American Express OptBlue
American Express Too Expensive???? Not Anymore! Merchants were typically not fans of taking American Express as a form of payment. Many believed they were much more expensive, limited clientele, and reconciling transactions was always challenging since Amex...
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