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The U.S. Economy Runs on ACH

“ACH is the engrained payment solution that sits in the background as a reliable function that doesn’t attract much fanfare and yet is critical to how we run our businesses, pay our bills, and receive government benefits and wages,” says a white paper titled “The Expanding Role of ACH in the Era of Faster Payments.” …
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3 Tips to Build a Successful E-Commerce Site

At the start of the pandemic, retailers immediately turned to online solutions and scaled up digital operations to keep sales afloat. Some were left scrambling to build a website or an online store to stay engaged with customers. As states begin to open, it’s possible to eat at your favorite restaurant, go to the salon…
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5 Tips for Fraud Management

During times of uncertainty, bad actors will take advantage of the fear and vulnerabilities of consumers. According to the Federal Trade Commission’s Consumer Sentinel Network, nearly 50,000 scams related to COVID-19 have been reported. From travel and online shopping to phony small business loan sites and coronavirus miracle cures, scammers are collecting personal data and…
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The Small Business Guide to Account Reconciliation

Small business owners get busy and fall behind with maintaining accurate accounting records. But it’s critical that the closing amount in your bank account matches the closing balance on your account records. Account reconciliation allows you to catch errors in your journal entries and general ledger for small business. If they don’t match, then the…
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Same Day ACH Expansion and Limit Increases

As the volume of financial transactions increases through the Automated Clearing House (ACH) Network, the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) continues to scale up its services to meet the demands of the market. NACHA recently announced the new dollar limit for Same Day ACH will now be $100,000. The increase quadruples the previous amount…
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4 Ways Payment Processing Supports Business During COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted daily life and disrupted how many of us do business. Due to stay-at-home directives, the focus in our industry has turned to processing payments through automated clearing house (ACH) processes, credit cards, phone, web and other applications.  We know of the capabilities of ACH payment processing for bill pay like…
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How to Optimize Your Checkout as An Independent Software Vendor

You’ve spent your time getting to know your software and how it specifically benefits your customer. When you work in a niche market, it’s critical to understand how your customers will benefit from your services, as well as how you can deliver that information to them.  You know the idiosyncrasies of your customer base inside…
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How to Keep Your eCommerce Customers Happy

When you’re in eCommerce, you don’t have the brick and mortar element of customer service checking you out, so electronic checkouts should always be customer-centric and easy to use.  You’ll also want to be sure that your customers’ important information is protected, as data breaches can significantly damage your reputation and customer loyalty. It’s no…
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