Credit card processing companies complete transactions behind the scenes of a business’ point-of-sale (POS) system or website. There are two types of small business credit card processing companies: all-in-one processors with POS functions, and processors that connect POS to the interchange. We compared dozens of processing solutions by price, security, and features to determine the…
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Creative Packaging Ideas: Examples, Costs & Providers
Creative packaging lets ecommerce sellers convey their brand to buyers in a share-worthy unboxing experience. Fully-customized packaging is pricey, but many creative packaging ideas are very economical. Logo stickers, printed inserts, paper sleeves, and tie-on tags are just a few creative packaging examples that deliver plenty of bang for just a few bucks. Creative Packaging…
Order Fulfillment Costs: Fulfillment Services & 3PL Costs Explained
Order fulfillment costs include inventory receiving and storage, order packing, shipping, and depend on order complexity, package size and weight, and sales volume. Small orders might cost $1 to fulfill while complex orders can exceed $10. Fulfillment services’ fee structures also vary greatly, and the best fit depends on your specific needs. Searching for the…
6 Best Mobile Credit Card Readers 2019
Mobile credit card readers are devices that process credit card payments through your smartphone or tablet so that you can sell your products or services anywhere. We compared a variety of mobile credit card readers, all of which offer low startup costs and easy-to-use devices, so you can choose the best one for your small…
5 Types of Customer Satisfaction Surveys + Free Templates
A customer satisfaction survey is a questionnaire that businesses send to shoppers after they have made a purchase or received a service from your business. There are five different situations in which businesses would want to measure customer satisfaction. Each serves a different purpose, so it is important to ask the right questions. Free Customer…
6 Best Loyalty Program Software 2019
Loyalty programs are structured rewards or marketing programs used by retail businesses to encourage shoppers to continue buying. The best programs are digital and automated solutions with engagement features that are easy to use. We compared top-rated programs focusing on price, ease of use, and features to determine the best overall loyalty software for small…
How to Open a Shopify Drop Shipping Store in 6 Easy Steps
Drop shipping is a business model that lets you curate, market and sell a unique collection of products without any inventory, storage or staff costs. Shopify connects to hundreds of drop shippers via apps that automate every step, making it the quickest, easiest and most economical way to launch an ecommerce business. Below, we’ll show you…
ShopKeep vs. Square: Price, Features, & What’s Best in 2019
In a ShopKeep vs. Square POS review, both clearly deliver essential retail point-of-sale functionality, including barcode checkout, iPad registers, and inventory, staff, and customer tracking, plus both offer a free version. ShopKeep offers impressive inventory tools and supports various payment providers while Square’s all-in-one product delivers convenient built-in payment processing, ecommerce, payroll, and marketing features….
6 Best Appointment Reminder Software
Appointment reminders are a tool businesses such as medical offices, spas, and wellness practitioners use to notify customers of upcoming services and reduce no-shows. There are many software programs available for businesses that automate this process. We looked at dozens of appointment reminder software programs evaluating prices and features to arrive at the best overall….
Stripe vs. PayPal – Who’s Best?
Our Stripe vs. PayPal review reveals that both online payment services compete closely on processing fees, ease of use, and platform integrations. Beyond these key factors, Stripe supports more custom checkout options and online payment types while PayPal accepts online and in-person payments and has lower fees for nonprofits. We examine both in detail below….
How to Start a Drop Shipping Business in 5 Easy Steps
A drop shipping business is a sales model where sellers accept orders via websites and other sales channels, but don’t carry inventory and ship products themselves. Instead, drop ship sellers use suppliers that ship products directly to customers on their behalf. Thus, drop shippers have no upfront or ongoing inventory, storage, or warehouse staffing costs….
6 Best Custom Gift Card Solutions
Custom gift cards are physical or digital cards with a set value that customers can purchase from your store to give as a gift. We evaluated dozens of gift card providers for small businesses by looking at the costs per gift card, monthly fees, features, reporting and how they integrate with different point-of-sale (POS) systems….