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‘Cash or Card?’: Why More Financing Choices Drive Consumers’ Decisions on Which Retailers to Shop

Retail TouchPoints

The customer experience is paramount to the success of today’s retailers. A recent study of more than 4,700 consumers from Bread Financial indicates payment choices — including retail store credit cards, bank branded credit cards and buy now, pay later (BNPL) — at checkout have become a major factor in pleasing shoppers and closing a sale.

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Retailers Must Embrace Financial Services, and Quickly

Retail TouchPoints

Retailers know that customer engagement must be the focus of their marketing efforts. The only problem is, for many retailers, the idea of becoming involved in the financial transaction part of the journey is a leap too far. Its simplicity works for the retailer and customer alike. Furthermore, approximately 1.6

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A Small Business Guide to Handling Cross-Border Payments

Korona

Small businesses can now easily find employees across the world for both part-time contract work and full-time positions. So retailers, too, need to be prepared to accept payments across borders. Read on the learn more about cross-border payments and how small businesses can make this process simple, reliable, and efficient.

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10 Must-Read Retail Blogs of 2021 From KORONA POS For Retail and Small Business Owners

Korona

The retail industry is booming like never before despite the turmoil caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, the National Retail Federation estimated that retail sales exceeded $4.44 In 2022, global retail sales are expected to reach $26.69 According to Score , small retail businesses, which account for 98.6%

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How To Accept ACH Payments For Your Small Business: Everything You Need To Know

Korona

Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments are direct bank transfers of payments between people and businesses. ACH transfers are electronic, bank-to-bank money transfers processed through the Automated Clearing House network. Payments can be accepted through a bank or a TPPP, or third-party payment processor.

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8 Alternative Financing Options for Business: The Ultimate Guide for Small Business Owners

Korona

As a business owner, getting access to traditional bank loans to expand or start your business can sometimes be a roller-coaster. That’s why you should seek alternative financing to get the funds you need to keep running your business operations. These options are much faster than going through the bank.

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The 10 Most Profitable Small Businesses to Open in 2022

Korona

Every year, millions of small businesses sprout up across the United States. million businesses in the United States are small businesses. In other words, small businesses are the backbone of the U.S. In other words, small businesses are the backbone of the U.S. Table of Contents.