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Visa, Mastercard Settlement Represents Major Victory in Merchants’ Fight Against Swipe Fees

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merchants worth an estimated $30 billion that will lower the interchange fees (commonly referred to as swipe fees) that merchants are charged when customers use credit or debit cards. Swipe fees typically include small, fixed fees plus a percentage of the total sale amounts and average about 1.5%

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Google Rolls Out New Tools to Help Merchants Stand Out on Search

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Just in the time for the holiday shopping season, Google is debuting new features to help merchants capture consumers’ attention in search results, including a small business “tag,” generative AI tools for product imagery and a more detailed business information module in search results.

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Google Shopping Actions: How to Increase Product Visibility for Free

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Did you know Google Shopping listings are free for most merchants to use? This means nearly any retailer can sign up for Google Shopping Actions and link their products without paying the 12% commission Google formerly collected on each sale. What Does the Order Process Look Like on Google Shopping Actions?

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Best Merchant Services

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Merchant services exist to help businesses process credit card payments. Regardless of what you call them, choosing the best merchant service isn’t easy. That’s why, in this guide, I’m catering to each type of business and finding the right merchant service for your needs.

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Branchbob Review: What You Need to Know About This Free Ecommerce Platform

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Today's retail market is changing. of the global retail market. That means nearly a quarter of all retail sales will be conducted online! Leading this trend are cloud-based content management systems (CMSs), which make it possible for businesses to move online. Branchbob Review: Customer Payment Methods .

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How to Turn Your Brick-and-Mortar Store into an Online Store

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Choose Your Payment Methods. Create Your Shipping and Refund Policy. They offer courses and webinars to help you through the process of moving your store online. Technology has changed a lot of things, including retail. The cost of managing a physical store is expensive, even for small businesses.

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What Is Square POS ? How It Works, Its Limitations, And Square Alternatives

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When you run a small retail business with a limited budget, you don’t have the luxury of winging it. It has a lot to offer businesses in terms of convenience, integration, and scalability. Square point of sale is a platform that helps small businesses accept payments and run their business operations efficiently.

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