Businesses can accept payments instantly and without any fees through bank transfers using Zelle. Both the merchant and customer need to be Zelle users, and the customer can send the payment using their bank’s mobile application. Although Zelle’s zero processing fees and rapid transfers make it attractive for small businesses, its limited international support and…
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How to Accept Recurring Payments: Small Business Guide
A recurring payment—also referred to as a subscription payment, recurring billing, or automatic payment—is an electronically processed payment that repeats according to a preset schedule. Businesses often set these up to collect fees for memberships, subscriptions, lessons, and services. The easiest way to accept recurring payments is with an all-in-one payment processor or merchant account…
How to Start an Online Store: A Beginner’s Guide
Starting an online store is easier than ever with AI, but you must also plan for tariffs, costs, and sales growth. Learn how to start an online store with this step-by-step guide covering setup, design, operations, and marketing.
Online shopping is now the default way people buy, which makes learning how to start an online store a smart move for any small business. Expanding into ecommerce not only grows your reach beyond a physical storefront but also gives you new sales channels across social media, marketplaces, and direct-to-consumer websites. AI-powered platforms like Shopify,…
How to Sell on Faire: The Ultimate Guide for Brands
Wondering how to sell on Faire? This guide walks you through the vendor application process, setup, fees, tariffs, and success tips so you can start selling wholesale to thousands of retailers.
Learning how to sell on Faire starts with one simple step: applying as a vendor. Once approved, you’ll have access to one of the largest wholesale marketplaces, where independent brands connect with retailers across the US and worldwide. Faire simplifies wholesale by giving you a digital storefront, built-in tools for promotions, and integrations with platforms…
How to Set Up Venmo for Business
I started a Venmo Business account and I found it quick and easy though there are limitations.
Venmo is a popular peer-to-peer mobile payment platform that offers a Venmo Business profile, which allows businesses to accept Venmo payments. Setting up Venmo for business is quick and easy, especially if you already have a Venmo Personal account. It involves submitting your business details and tax information and connecting a bank account or card….
How to Create a Business Email on Gmail in 5 Simple Steps
Gmail (via Google Workspace) is still my number one business email platform, and the one I’d immediately recommend to any small business or freelancer looking for a professional email address. One of the reasons is its ease of use and convenience. Learning how to create a business email on Gmail is simple. All it takes…
How to Accept Credit Card Payments at Craft Shows
Craft shows are a prime opportunity for small businesses, startups, and solopreneurs to connect with customers, attract wholesale buyers, and network with fellow makers. Products often range from handmade goods under $20 to premium items worth hundreds, but inventory is limited, and so is the cash most attendees carry. Accepting credit card payments at craft…
How to Choose a Business Name That Builds Your Brand
The right business name builds trust, attracts customers, and sets the tone for your brand — learn how to choose one that does it all.
Knowing how to choose a name for your business that stands out and supports long-term growth is essential. It involves more than creativity and requires a clear process to brainstorm ideas, test for fit and emotional impact, check legal availability, and ensure it works across digital and marketing channels. In this guide, I walk you…