Andrea Herrera

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…

To securely accept online payments from your customers, you need a payment solution for ecommerce that ensures smooth and safe transactions. Ecommerce payment processors facilitate online transactions by securely transmitting payment information between the customer, the merchant (you/your store), and financial institutions. When choosing an ecommerce payment processor, consider factors such as fees, integration capabilities,…

Stripe is a developer-friendly payment processor best for online businesses wanting to add a customizable checkout to their websites or sales applications. Square is an out-of-the-box point-of-sale (POS) and payment processing platform better suited for small businesses needing an all-in-one solution. Both Square and Stripe made our list of the best merchant service providers. Square…

Amazon Pay is a secure and user-friendly online payment processing platform that streamlines checkout for businesses and customers. It lets customers with Amazon accounts use their stored payment information to pay for products and services quickly and securely. Amazon Pay has features specifically designed for online, mobile, and voice (Alexa devices) payments. Other tools include…

Shopify Payments is a built-in payment processing service that Shopify users can opt to use to access features such as invoicing, card-on-file payment processing, omnichannel sales, chargeback management, and payment tracking. Best for retail and ecommerce businesses using Shopify, Shopify Payments earned an overall score of 4.17 out of 5 in our evaluation of the…