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The 7 Best Software Tools For Small Business

The 7 Best Software Tools For Small Business

Small businesses are responsible for an essential part of the US economy. And, if you are a small business owner or employee, you know that to keep up with managing the various needs of your business, digital tools can come in handy.

To keep small business leaders one step ahead of the pack, this article prepared a list of the best software for small business that can support you in basic activities to keep your business up and going. Check it out!

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What is the Cheapest Way to Accept Credit Card Payments?

What is the Cheapest Way to Accept Credit Card Payments?

It’s no secret that small business owners are constantly looking for ways to make their businesses more profitable. One way is by finding the cheapest way to accept credit card payments. But with all of the different providers out there, how do you know which one will work best for your needs?  This blog post will look at some of the most common credit card processing services, including ChargeStripe for mobile credit card payments.

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How General Contractors Can Collect Credit Card Payments

How General Contractors Can Collect Credit Card Payments

Even though debit and credit card payments are preferred by the majority of people, some general contractors and other construction-related businesses have been reluctant to accept them, thinking it will add paperwork, costs, or time to an already busy workload. But there are also many benefits for patients and practitioners when you accept credit cards at your general contractor or construction business.

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How to Accept Credit Cards at Your Therapy or Counseling Practice

How to Accept Credit Cards at Your Therapy or Counseling Practice

Even though debit and credit card payments are preferred by the majority of people, some therapists have been reluctant to accept them, thinking it will add paperwork, costs, or time to an already busy administrative workload. But there are also many benefits for patients and practitioners when you accept credit cards at your therapy practice.

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Ideas & Resources for Small Businesses Coping with COVID-19 Closures

Ideas & Resources for Small Businesses Coping with COVID-19 Closures

The novel coronavirus pandemic has impacted small business owners around the world, suddenly, and regardless of industry. Since ChargeStripe has always been based on helping small businesses accept credit cards in person, we know our customers are likely to be impacted right now by city, state, and national guidance on social distancing and “shelter in place” orders. 

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A Complete Guide to Starting a Wildly Successful Personal Training Business

A Complete Guide to Starting a Wildly Successful Personal Training Business

Personal training is a fast-growing segment of the $35 billion fitness industry, with a 21.5% increase in certifications since 2012. And that rapid growth is predicted to continue well into the new decade. So if you’re asking yourself if now is a good time to start a personal training business, the answer is yes. Here’s everything you need to start a wildly successful personal training business in 2020. 

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How to Easily Scan Credit Cards with Your Phone’s Camera

How to Easily Scan Credit Cards with Your Phone’s Camera

While accepting payment for your products or services is pretty much your most important business task, that doesn’t mean it should take the most time! You want the process to be as quick and professional as possible. So if typing in credit card numbers is taking up too much of your time, try using your phone’s camera to scan credit cards instead.

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Stripe vs. Braintree for Small Businesses and Solopreneurs

Stripe vs. Braintree for Small Businesses and Solopreneurs

When you’re running a small business, it can feel like there are a million decisions to make, all the time. One of the most important ones is how you’ll get paid for your products or services. While an all-cash business sounds simple and appealing, a lot of your potential customers don’t carry cash, and they expect to be able to pay by credit card. So, it’s a good business decision to accept credit cards, but what system should you use to do it?

We’ve compared PayPal vs. Stripe for small business, as well as Square vs. Stripe. Today we’re looking at Stripe vs. Braintree, another payment processor you might have heard of.

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Square vs. Stripe: Which Is Best for Your Business?

Square vs. Stripe: Which Is Best for Your Business?

In today’s app-filled world you have a lot of options to help you accept credit card payments at your small business. But how do you know which one is the the most affordable, fastest to set up, and most secure? And most importantly, which is best for your specific business needs? With so many choices, it can be hard to dig through all the details.

In this post, we’ll give you a comparison of two popular credit card payment options for businesses: Square vs. Stripe.

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