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How to Use the Dejavoo QD4

Uncover all you need to know about using a Dejavoo QD2 or Dejavoo QD4 setup If you own or manage …

What is a nano influencer?

Discover what nano influencer marketing can do for your business In the age of social media, you’ve likely come across …
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How to Get the Cheapest Credit Card Processing

Looking for the lowest credit card processing fees? Look no further! Aren’t we always looking for options that don’t cost …
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What is User-Generated Content? Discover Everything You Need to Know

Have you heard of user-generated content? Read this! The content marketing landscape is ever-changing, and as a business owner or …
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S Corp vs C Corp: What It Means for Your Business

Your business structure matters a lot. Let’s explore the possibilities. Selecting the right business structure, like S corp vs C …
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How to Get Credit Card Payments on Your Website

Does your website support online shopping? Keep reading… Business owners everywhere do their best to attract and retain their customers …
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Do Business Credit Cards Affect Personal Credit?

Mastering the balance: Business credit’s role in personal finance The way business credit is managed has a significant impact on …
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What is a Merchant Processor?

Let’s navigate the ins and outs of payment processing From cash and checks to credit cards and digital wallets, businesses …
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6 Tips For Writing Product Descriptions

List of effective strategies complete with templates and examples. Dig in! This short but comprehensive guide will cover six practical …

Anna Reeve Posts

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How to Use the Dejavoo QD4

Uncover all you need to know about using a Dejavoo QD2 or Dejavoo QD4 setup If you own or manage …

What is a nano influencer?

Discover what nano influencer marketing can do for your business In the age of social media, you’ve likely come across …
How to get the cheapest credit card processing

How to Get the Cheapest Credit Card Processing

Looking for the lowest credit card processing fees? Look no further! Aren’t we always looking for options that don’t cost …
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What is User-Generated Content? Discover Everything You Need to Know

Have you heard of user-generated content? Read this! The content marketing landscape is ever-changing, and as a business owner or …
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How to Get Credit Card Payments on Your Website

Does your website support online shopping? Keep reading… Business owners everywhere do their best to attract and retain their customers …
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Top 10 Best Practices for Card Not Present Transactions

Every card not present transaction needs to be done right When your business accepts a card not present transaction, it …
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What is Content Marketing? Let’s Hear from a Marketing Manager

Everything you need to know about content marketing in a nutshell We all spend a good amount of time consuming …
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5 Ways to Choose the Best Credit Card Processing Company

The right credit card processing company can work wonders for your business Accepting card payments is essential and paying for …
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5 Best Mobile Card Readers for Your Business of 2024

Wondering what is the best mobile credit card reader for business? Let’s explore your options. Elevate customer experience by introducing …

Renee McBride Posts

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B2C Business Growth Strategies: Leveraging the Power of an LLC

What is an LLC and how to start one? This article will outline the ways in which an LLC can …
How To Create Your Click-Worthy Ad Campaign in Mailchimp

Chimpmail Ideas to Boost Your Marketing 

Email marketing pro tips: How to use Mailchimp to get a better open rate, click-through rate Follow our beginner’s guide …
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Is it Alright to Say “Happy Memorial Day?”

15 things small businesses can say instead of “happy Memorial Day” As a human, you may have an instinct to …
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These 5 tips can boost your success as a small business during the holidays

The holidays are fast approaching. It’s already December, which means it’s just a matter of weeks until Christmas. As a …
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The Values Behind Acumen Connections Credit Card Processing

Payment processor contracts are notoriously confusing. We don’t like things confusing. So, we decided to make credit card processing easy …
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Meet the Local Payment Processor Serving Wichita

Most payment processors have the sole goal of processing credit cards. Acumen Connections does more to serve the Wichita community …
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How to Actually Price Your Ecommerce Store for the Best Results

How to choose the right price strategy for your online business or ecommerce store. See real pricing strategy examples and …
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A Look Behind Credit Card Processor Pricing

Know how payment processors price their services before making a switch Card swipes have shaped the way we pay. Nearly …
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5 Signs You Should Switch Your Payment Processor

When is the right time to switch payment processors? Is now the right time to switch your credit card processing …

Ariel Westphal Posts

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Accept Credit Cards: Different Product Categories

Want to accept credit or debit cards? Learn about the various payment processing products that can help you do that …
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The Prime Payment Processing Players

Wondering how payment processing works? Here’s a list of the key players that work together to complete a credit card …
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How to Start a Fireworks Stand and Blast Off

Learn how to start a firework stand in ten steps. We have marketing tips and best practices for your new …
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Switch Payment Processors on Shopify in Just a Few Steps

Own a Shopify store? You’re not limited to just using Shopify Payments. Find out how to switch payment processors on …
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The Best eCommerce Courses, According to an Online Payment Processing Expert

Master eCommerce marketing strategy and take your online store to the next level. Here are 6 free eCommerce courses you …
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How to Unwind After Work [These Steps Worked for Me!]

Why it’s so hard to disconnect from work and enjoy downtime Work always on your mind? Learning to unwind after …
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4 Key Ways Businesses Connect With Customers

Four fundamentals to make your business feel like a real person Starbucks is pretty standard for coffee. But Starbucks does …
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Kansas, The Best Small Business Loans Can Be Fast, Too

At Acumen Connections we offer small business loans to help your company achieve its big dreams. We provide working capital …
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Finding and Choosing the Best Consultant for Your Small Business.

There is push back towards consultants because they can be expensive. However, hiring a consultant could provide insight that might …

Acumen Connection Posts

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S Corp vs C Corp: What It Means for Your Business

Your business structure matters a lot. Let’s explore the possibilities. Selecting the right business structure, like S corp vs C …
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Do Business Credit Cards Affect Personal Credit?

Mastering the balance: Business credit’s role in personal finance The way business credit is managed has a significant impact on …
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What is a Merchant Processor?

Let’s navigate the ins and outs of payment processing From cash and checks to credit cards and digital wallets, businesses …
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6 Tips For Writing Product Descriptions

List of effective strategies complete with templates and examples. Dig in! This short but comprehensive guide will cover six practical …
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How to Spot a Credit Card Skimmer 101

There could be a credit card skimmer lurking around. Get your guard on! Are card skimmers still a thing? Yes, …
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Data-Driven Logistics: Leveraging Technology for Improved Supply Chain Efficiency

Want to improve supply chain efficiency? Keep reading. Managing logistics can be exhausting – and at times even impossible to …
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Understanding New PCI DSS v4.0 [New Compliance Measures]

Brush up on the new era of PCI DSS v4.0 because compliance is necessary for every business As a business …
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Holiday Ecommerce Tips for Your Best Marketing

Here’s our list of the best holiday ecommerce tips. Learn how to prepare your online store for the upcoming holiday …
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Is it time to make your side-hustle a full-time hustle? Answer these questions

Turning your side hustle into a full-time career is a big decision. I’ll break down the signs to help you …
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