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10 OCT 2016First Data Rapid Connect Arrives in CanadaFirst Data is rolling out Rapid Connect in Canada that will benefit merchant clients with faster access to the latest payment technologies and quicker onboarding.
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10 SEP 20155 Reasons You Should Incorporate a Digital Gift Card Strategy this Holiday SeasonWith Americans spending more time on their mobile phones than on desktop computers, it’s never been a better time to incorporate a digital gift card strategy into your business’ holiday plans.
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20 AUG 2015Six Components of a Strong eCommerce BusinessWhether your eCommerce site is the first and only place you will do business, or it’s an extension of your existing business, you need to treat it with the same respect and undergo the same amount of planning as opening a traditional brick-and-mortar location.
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13 AUG 2015For Small Retailers, eCommerce Is Local CommerceIf you own a local business, does eCommerce matter to you? It should. Merchants often think of eCommerce as something that’s only for big, national or global businesses. Conventional wisdom says that if you own a mom-and-pop retail shop, a food truck or restaurant, or even a multi-location small business, your market isn’t large enough to justify an investment in eCommerce. Most of your customers are local, and they know you. At least, that’s what many business owners think.
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05 AUG 201510 Strategies to Reduce the Risk of eCommerce FraudeCommerce can be a tremendous boon for small businesses, but with it comes the growing risk of eCommerce fraud. Small businesses are at particular risk, as fraudsters know that small merchants often lack the time and resources to implement the most sophisticated and comprehensive fraud detection protocols. But, there are steps you can take right now to help keep your business from becoming an easy target for eCommerce fraud.
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30 JUL 2015The Impact a Data Breach Could Have on Your BusinessThough over 70% of data security breaches are targeted at small businesses or particular industries, and it’s rare that the business itself discovers the breach. Most events are detected by a law enforcement agency or a third party, such as a bank or a card association, that notices a rise in fraud that can be traced back to a specific merchant.
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25 FEB 2015First Three Steps to Small Business EcommerceNever before has it been easier for a small business to process payments online. Despite the hustle and bustle of managing your small business day-to-day, getting your business' ecommerce site off the ground isn't nearly as complicated as many think due to the wealth of simplified, streamlined, and customizable tools available today.
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07 JAN 20155 Questions a Small Business Should Ask when Considering a New POS System
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First Data Rapid Connect Arrives in Canada
5 Reasons You Should Incorporate a Digital Gift Card Strategy this Holiday Season
Six Components of a Strong eCommerce Business
For Small Retailers, eCommerce Is Local Commerce
10 Strategies to Reduce the Risk of eCommerce Fraud
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