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“Shop Safe” in America Competes Act

Over 2,000 pages were folded into the bill and passed under America Competes Act in order to curb harmful counterfeit items sold through online marketplaces. 

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, adds a new tax rule that will literally affect millions of small businesses in 2022.

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Dharma Merchant Services

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Payment Depot

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Payment Cloud

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Durango Merchant Services

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The Ultimate Guide for Small Business Credit Card Processing

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Why You Should Open a Merchant Account

Updated on January 4, 2022 With online purchases and electronic payment methods, we are moving closer and closer to a cashless society. While some people
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Clover Mini Review

Updated on January 4, 2022 Clover Mini Introduction: Compact design Access to Clover app market Flexible and customizable Accepts virtually all forms of payment Portable
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10 Key Questions to Get the Best Credit Card Processing Rates

Updated on January 8, 2022   BE INQUISITIVE TO GET THE BEST DEAL FOR YOUR MERCHANT ACCOUNT  Know the 10 Key Questions to Get the
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What You Need To Know About the True Cost of Interchange-Plus Pricing Structure

Every business owner needs to understand the types and cost of payment processing which includes systems like interchange-plus pricing. Accepting credit card payments is no
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