Andrea Herrera

The digital economy has made it easier than ever for small business owners to turn their skills, assets, and investments into ongoing income streams. From selling digital products and monetizing content to real estate and automated services, these passive income ideas can help diversify your revenue while freeing you from constant hands-on work. For small…

Artificial intelligence (AI) has taken over the business world, creating unprecedented opportunities for entrepreneurs. From AI consulting and content creation to specialized training services, there are numerous ways to build a profitable AI business. You could help local restaurants automate their customer service, assist real estate agents with AI-powered property descriptions, or teach small business…

With the growing demand for healthy beverages, opening a juice bar can be a profitable and fulfilling business. To open a juice bar or a storefront that serves fresh-squeezed juices and smoothies, you’ll need to plan carefully—from selecting your business model and location to creating a menu that appeals to your target customers. Beyond crafting…

Stripe is a favorite among startups and tech-savvy businesses for online payment processing because it offers highly versatile software for creating custom checkouts. However, there are times when its complexity and specialization make other solutions a better choice. While most users say Stripe is easy to use, it nonetheless requires some coding skills to set…

For any business, calculating your growth rate is essential for understanding how well your business performs over time. It provides valuable insights and helps identify potential areas for improvement. To calculate your business growth rate, you must first choose the period you want to measure, determine your starting and ending values, and apply the specific…

Unlike a universal product code (UPC), which is a standardized 12-digit identifier assigned by manufacturers, an SKU is customizable and can include details like department, style, gender, size, and color. You can create SKU numbers manually or generate them through inventory management or point-of-sale (POS) systems. How Do SKU Numbers Work? SKU numbers play a…

Part of an efficient order fulfillment process is delivering your products in quality shipping materials that are affordable for you and also create a positive unboxing experience for customers. However, finding reliable and high-quality shipping supplies can be difficult. I evaluated the top shipping suppliers on the market, selecting the top six options based on…

Payment processing refers to the steps initiated by a business to accept credit card and other types of payments. The process is simple and automatic—taking only seconds. It starts from the swipe, dip, tap, or manual input of customer payment details at the merchant’s point of sale and involves the verification of those details, approval…

Stripe is a developer-centric payment processor that allows merchants to receive payments via debit or credit cards, mobile wallets, automated clearing house (ACH), and buy now, pay later services. It offers everything from payment buttons and hosted checkout pages to ecommerce store integrations. Stripe is well known for its open-source solutions and powerful API documentation….

Cloud-based POS (point-of-sale) systems have the flexibility to process customer transactions and manage operations from anywhere with an internet connection, making them ideal solutions for small businesses. To find the best cloud POS systems, I looked for easy setup, low price points, rich management features and reporting capabilities, ease of use, and overall value. Based…

The best online credit card processing companies provide merchants with online checkout pages to accept payments through websites, digital invoicing, and virtual terminals. The best online payment processors also integrate with social selling tools and other payment apps such as buy now, pay later (BNPL), and digital wallet platforms. We’ve reviewed dozens of payment processors…

Although we are heading toward a cashless society, cash seems to still prevail in some sectors in the US and around the world. As business owners, a major part of decision-making involves providing customers with the utmost convenience at checkout. These cash vs credit card spending statistics can guide merchants in balancing their payment acceptance…