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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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How Cloud-Based POS Systems are Revolutionizing the Health Care Industry

The healthcare industry is experiencing significant growth and change. Nowhere is this more the case than in the data sector.

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6 Tips For Creating A Customer-Satisfying Return Policy

Almost one in 10 in-store purchases will eventually be returned. That number is tripled for ecommerce transactions. This statistic underscores the …

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6 Ways to Market Your Restaurants for Event Rentals

The restaurant business is notoriously fickle, featuring a feast-or-famine fluctuation between busy and slow times. One way to smooth out your …

pop up tent event rental

How to use Social Media Giving Day to give back and build brand awareness

On July 15, the entire online community will celebrate Social Media Giving Day. Launched in 2013 by Givver.com, this event is intended to inspire …

social media day

Smart Terminals and Their Role in Enhancing Purchase Analytics and Insights

With a modern smart terminal, you can take basic payment processing to the next level. Its robust set of features also allows you to streamline …

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North Sustainability Stories: A Successful Recycling Program

Welcome back to our North Sustainability Stories Series. In our last  post, we delved into the "three Ps" strategy—People, Planet, and …

North Sustainability Stories: A Successful Recycling Program

How Payment Links are Helping Small Businesses Navigate the Cashless Economy

Payment links represent a fast, convenient, and secure way for customers to resolve their invoices from anywhere. 

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How Mobile Card Readers are More Affordable than Traditional POS Systems

Small businesses, startups, and mobile-based companies often operate on shoestring budgets, making bearing the cost of a traditional POS system a …

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Fourth of July is right around the corner – is your business ready to reap reveler’s rewards?

For the average person, July 4 represents an unofficial midpoint to summer that features flags, fireworks and family festivities. As a business …

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Post-Pandemic Retail Trends That Are Here to Stay

Although the most urgent effects of the COVID-19 pandemic may be behind us, some aspects of our lives have been irrevocably transformed. Among the …

retail trends

Improving Employee Flexibility and Productivity With Wireless Payment Terminals

You may already know that wireless payment terminals, also known as mobile point of sale (POS) systems, can streamline your operations. What may …

wireless payment terminal in hand of employee with customer

How to Run Your Bookstore More Efficiently

In the age of mass marketing and big box stores, small retailers are struggling. Nowhere is that more the case than with independent bookshops, …

woman standing in bookstore

How to Accept Payments That Match Your Sales Model

In today’s sales milieu, successful businesses must nimbly navigate a complex set of moving parts, including ever-shifting business conditions and …

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Navigating Interest Rate Fluctuations: Five Strategies for Merchants

Navigating fluctuating interest rates is crucial for merchants and small franchises aiming to protect and grow their businesses in a dynamic …

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3 Ways Your Beauty Salon Can Encourage Traffic on National Beautician’s Day this June 26th

June 26 marks National Beautician’s Day, and gives customers an opportunity to recognize the important role that everyone in the beauty community …

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