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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 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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
What is merchant processing?
Everything you need to know about merchant processing Businesses everywhere depend on their payment processors to get paid for their …
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 …
30 Business Strategies for a Happy Labor Day
Happy Labor Day, the small business way. Freebies included. Small businesses everywhere are trying to create a successful and happy …
Anna Reeve Posts
What is merchant processing?
Everything you need to know about merchant processing Businesses everywhere depend on their payment processors to get paid for their …
30 Business Strategies for a Happy Labor Day
Happy Labor Day, the small business way. Freebies included. Small businesses everywhere are trying to create a successful and happy …
A Guide to Keyed-in Transactions – The Dos and Don’ts
Deep-dive into how “manually keyed” or “keyed-in transactions” impact your business. There are times when instead of swiping a debit …
Credit Card Interchange Fees: How They Impact Your Business
Your guide to understanding credit card interchange fees, created by an expert! You want the best for your business, and …
What is a Digital Invoice?
Wondering what a digital invoice is? Keep reading to find out. We all know what an invoice is. It is …
What does HTTPS mean
Wondering what does HTTPS mean in a website? You’re about to find out! Ever notice the first few characters of …
Top 10 Business Antivirus Software Recommended by IT Expert
Fortify your business with the best business antivirus software available Don’t put your business at risk! Gain peace of mind …
Top 10 Front-end Technologies for Programmers
Front-end technologies to watch out for in 2024. We have a list! Successful software and web development can be engineered …
The Ultimate Guide to the Dejavoo Z11
This Dejavoo resource isn’t another tedious product manual, we promise! When all you want is a reliable card terminal like …
Renee McBride Posts
Small Business Saturday Might Be Different: Here’s What to Expect
How to maximize sales without compromising health and safety on Small Business Day This year, in a word: overwhelming. Holiday …
Tips to Be Safe Online [From a Payment Processor Obsessed with Security]
What your small business needs to do to build and retain consumer trust …
Working from Home Best Practices (and Worst Practices)
One of the most noticeable trends is working from home. Identify best practices to build a stronger and more unified …
August Small Business Trends Can Tell You How Your Sales Compared
So many businesses have been affected by COVID-19. Consumer spending has fluctuated each month. With all of the changes this …
A List of Ways Businesses Adapted to COVID-19 Trends
In a time that is continually changing, it can be hard to distinguish trends from fads and identify which trends …
CEO Habits that You Should Adopt, According to the Pros
Is there a CEO you admire? There is a good chance that they have a bizarre habit. Most CEOs have …
5 Reasons to Start Accepting Credit Cards, According to Data
There are a lot of benefits to accepting credit cards. So, what is stopping your business from doing the same? …
Business Development: Learn What You Can Do For Them and Other Tips
What is business development? Business development is the creation and implementation of strategies that grow business. These strategies increase your …
Marketing Manager Shares Affordable Marketing Ideas for Rich Results
There are a lot of different ways to advertise your small or local business. Here are just a few ideas …
Ariel Westphal Posts
Small Businesses Fight Coronavirus, Too
How Companies of All Sizes Are Joining the Fight Against Coronavirus As the pandemic continues, so does the relentless news …
VX520 Partial Download Update Instructions
Verifone is requiring all merchants update their terminal with a partial download. This is a simple process that most of …
Our Marketing Manager Recommends Starting these Marketing Basics Today
You can start your marketing journey today! All you need is internet, a few hours, and about $20. You do …
Starting E-Commerce Can Get Your Sales Back On Track
How to Start E-Commerce: A Guide to Adding an Online Store Every day, people are turning away from brick and …
The Powerful Logic Behind Store Interior Ideas
Thinking of renovating your retail store? You will want to read this first. When renovations are done well, they can …
The Best Restaurant Credit Card Processing System for You According to Payment Experts
Looking for a credit card processing for your restaurant, bar, or liquor store? Look no further. Acumen Connections has 22 …
A Payment Processing Statement Evaluation Can Find These Common Red Flags
Let’s face it, payment processing statements can be difficult to understand. There is a lot of jargon, terms, and acronyms …
PCI Compliance Can Save You From Being Sued
Let’s just jump straight to the point: do you want to be the reason that your customer’s identity is stolen, …
Seasonal Trends by Industry: Use These Calendars to Align for Success
Seasonal fluctuations in business can affect sales. Take the reigns by using these seasonal business trends to improve your marketing …
Acumen Connection Posts
You Can Make Small Changes to Overcome Burnout
Everyone experiences burnout at work eventually. Here’s how to recover from burnout. Use these tips to feel better and reengage …
70% of Businesses Say Influencer Marketing Earns their Best Traffic: Here’s How to Get Started
How to get started with influencer marketing for small business …
The Steps that Made Primal a Small Business Success
Small businesses help each other. Primal joined payment processor Acumen Connections in January, after its owners formed a bond with …
Get More Shopify Store Traffic By Focusing On the Basics
I’m going to show you a list of ways you can increase your Shopify store traffic. Follow these tips to …
Find Your Brand Story With These Questions
Brand storytelling is becoming an integral part of successful marketing strategies. Learn how to write a brand story that connects …
Virtual Office Holiday Party Ideas: How to Successfully Pull Them Off
5 ways to host a socially distanced office holiday party Office holiday party canceled by COVID-19? Our guide with safe …
October Spending Trends and Changing Payment Preferences
Millennials and contactless payment: Permanent fixture, or soon to 86? …
September Spending Trends and the New Payment Preferences
Here we are in October. We have officially entered into the fourth quarter of what may go down as the …
The 6 Best Work-From-Home Tools, According to a Remote Manager
Six of the Best Apps That Revolutionize the Way We Work Remotely Remote work was becoming a quickly growing trend …
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