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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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Why Target no longer accepts paper checks, and if you should too

It did not come as a huge shock when big box retailer Target announced that it would no longer accept customers’ personal checks after July 15, …

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How the right merchant services provider can improve customer retention

You might be under the impression that the only function enabled by your merchant service provider is the taking of credit and debit card payments …

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The biggest payment-related issues merchants experienced during Black Friday

We polled merchants to learn the biggest payment challenges they faced during the hustle and bustle of this past Black Friday shopping weekend. …

The biggest payment-related issues merchants experienced during Black Friday

How automating sales tax with a POS system can save you time

If you own a business in most U.S. states, collecting sales tax is a necessary evil. However, modern technology in the form of a

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How to prepare your nutraceutical store for 2025 New Year's resolutions

As the owner of a nutraceutical retail store, you play a vital role in promoting the well-being of the customers you serve.  With the …

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7 pros and cons to Instagram advertising for your business in 2025

Instagram offers users a popular and diverse platform. Visitors can use it to socialize, gain information about products, review their own …

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How to leverage ecommerce marketing strategies to drive online sales

You can have amazing products that people need and want and the best staff and customer service in the world. However, all of this will come to …

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The pros and cons of buying an already existing online business

On the surface, shelling out a pile of dollars to purchase an ecommerce entity that has an established online presence seems like a no-brainer. …

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How the right payment processing company can enhance your retail business

A payment processing company is the entity that will provide you with all of the hardware, software, and support you will need in order to …

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How to increase restaurant sales this holiday season

The busy holiday shopping season provides a golden opportunity to increase in-person and delivery business for fine dining and

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Holiday spending statistics for ecommerce businesses

Q4 is always the busiest period of the year for ecommerce businesses. The holiday season sparks a wave of shopping habits and trends - if you play …

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Celebrate the 15th anniversary of Small Business Saturday®, proudly backed by American Express

Time flies when you’re supporting your communities! Believe it or not, 2024 marks the 15th anniversary of an important holiday shopping tradition …

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6 ways to get more holiday sales on your website

If you own an ecommerce business, the time has come to prepare for the holiday season. It’s never too early to stack the deck in your favor so …

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How to approach marketing in the age of de-influencing

You may already know about the power of social media influencers. However, a more recent and equally important trend is de-influencing. Learn how …

How to approach marketing in the age of de-influencing

How to find the best point of sale system for your health spa

The right POS system for your health spa is much more than a suite of hardware and software that accepts customer payments. 

How to find the best point of sale system for your health spa
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