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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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Top 30 Influencer Marketing Statistics You Need to Know [2023]
These influencer statistics will change how you look at social media Influencer marketing is a hot topic these days. Consumers …
Marketing Manager Explains Direct Traffic vs Organic Traffic: Winning the Website Wars
Different types of traffic, one common goal: Business growth Every business aspires to grow. Website traffic contributes to that growth, …
Anna Reeve Posts
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 …
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 …
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 …
Top 30 Influencer Marketing Statistics You Need to Know [2023]
These influencer statistics will change how you look at social media Influencer marketing is a hot topic these days. Consumers …
Marketing Manager Explains Direct Traffic vs Organic Traffic: Winning the Website Wars
Different types of traffic, one common goal: Business growth Every business aspires to grow. Website traffic contributes to that growth, …
What is BBB Accreditation? [Yes – It Still Matters in 2022]
As a business owner or manager, it’s vital to have BBB accreditation. Here’s everything you need to know to become …
Small Business Guide to Inventory Management [With Pictures]
Are you keeping track of your inventory? An inventory management system is what you need. As a business, you know …
Renee McBride Posts
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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
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 …
8 steps for the perfect social media strategy
This social media marketing strategy will set the world on fire in 2021. Learn it to get ahead Goodbye and …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
6 Facebook Business Page Tips to Win New Customers
We have talked in length about the importance of your business having a presence on social media. While some social …
Acumen Connection Posts
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Five Online Advertising Tips for Ecommerce Success
Our top tips for digital marketing Let’s face it – it’s 2023, and the world becomes more technologically advanced with …

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