The North Post

Payment processing tips, payment trends, and industry observations shouldn’t just languish in our heads. At North, we have a lot to say about payment processing best practices, and we love to share.

Welcome to the new North.

Welcome to the new North.

North American Bancard is now “North.” A new brand with a shorter, simpler name, yes, but those five letters stand for much more.


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What are the 5 criteria for revenue recognition?

Revenue recognition is a fundamental accounting principle that specifies when and how a business’s income should be reported, particularly in …

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Tips for payroll management when 25% of payments to small health care providers are late

Accurate and effective medical billing is essential in order for your healthcare practice to be financially stable. 

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Do I need a credit card reader for each employee?

You might be wondering if you need to invest in a separate mobile card reader for each of your associates. Because you can connect all of them to …

customer using mobile card reader

Understanding merchant account fees: a breakdown of key charges

No one enjoys being hit with additional costs, and that includes merchant account fees. However, considering that the average credit card purchase …

merchant looking at account and fee charges

5 things your pawn shop can do to capitalize on Cherish an Antique Day

National Cherish an Antique Day is celebrated every year on April 9. It’s a great excuse to bring in the spring season, and also gives you an …

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6 ways to make your nutraceutical products stand out in a saturated market

As the owner of a nutraceuticals startup, you may be struggling to figure out how to thrive in a market that is growing deeper and wider with …

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Why communicating your small business’ sustainability is so important on Earth Day and beyond

Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22. Created to honor the environmental movement and raise public awareness about the importance of …

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Why POS systems are the best choice for most businesses

At first glance, a point of sale system looks relatively unremarkable. You might even mistake it for nothing more than a tool used to read …

employee using a pos system at business

Should you use buy now, pay later (BNPL) payment methods for your business?

Made popular during the pandemic and sustained due to economic distress and the rise of online competition, the Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) model …

buy now pay later (BNPL)

70% of consumers use mobile payments - does your business accept them?

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, mobile payments have become a cornerstone of consumer transactions.

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When to use ACH payments for your business

ACH payments provide businesses with a secure, cost-effective way to transfer funds electronically within the U.S. They can streamline payroll, …

ACH payments

As mobile payments grow, do you still need a credit card machine?

For the past few decades, credit card machines have been a staple of most merchants. They are utilized to securely accept funds from customers, …

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How a point of sale system can simplify progress billing for your contractor business

As a contractor, your services often continue for weeks, months, or even years before they are concluded. As a result, it can be beneficial to use …

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The impact of inflation on merchants and payment processing

Economic concerns about inflation have been particularly top-of-mind for many Americans since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. In those …

The impact of inflation on merchants and payment processing

What is a current ratio? And why businesses should know this metric

There are many ways to take the temperature of your business’s success level. However, one of the best-known is also often misunderstood and …

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