How Important is Mobile Processing? Our AVPS Contributor Shares Real Examples from Small Businesses In the past few years, mobile processing has revolutionized the way in which many business models operate, as well as create an avenue for start-ups to get their...
We often hear that too much use of credit cards — as opposed to debit card use — is a sign of household budgetary woes, and eventual drowning under unmanageable interest. And when credit cards are used simply to “borrow money,” during times of economic...
In our post-recession economy, the pop-up business model is taking millennials by storm. Sometimes referred to as a “finite business,” pop-up businesses capitalize on buzz and transform entrepreneurial creativity into a unique experience for both the operator and the...
The holiday shopping season is officially in full swing. Early bird shoppers have clamored to check gifts off their lists while others still bide their time, hoping for the best deal. The holiday season — and the “sale season” after — will...
While your brick-and-mortar business has been moderately successful, you may need to re-think how you approach expanding your customer base. Special events like farmer’s markets, fairs, community festivals, or even sports events sometimes welcome vendors across any...
Here’s a question for our retail clients: When you train a new employee, what do you think are the most important things they need to know? Chances are that you first focus on conduct, company culture, and an overview of your policies and procedures. You walk them...
