Author: Maria Sparagis

  • Best Cross-Border Payments Practices for Travel Businesses

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    Travel connects people across the globe. But when it comes to accepting payments from international customers, things can get tricky fast. If you run a travel business-whether it’s a tour company, hotel, or booking platform-you’ve probably faced the headache of cross-border payments. Different currencies, surprise fees, and confusing checkout experiences can all get in the…

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  • Mastercard Agent Pay, AI Is Changing the Way We Pay

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    Mastercard just made a move that will likely change the way we shop and pay forever (at least on their network). The company announced Agent Pay, a new technology that lets trusted AI agents make secure payments on your behalf. Imagine telling your digital assistant to buy your groceries, book your next vacation, or pay…

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  • Is Shopify Safe? The Hidden Risks for Growing Businesses

    Shopify is one of the most popular ecommerce platforms in the world. It’s known for its user-friendly interface, quick setup, and a vast ecosystem of apps and integrations. But is Shopify really safe for your business-especially as you grow? Let’s dive into the pros and cons, with a special focus on the risks around scalability…

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  • How to Quash Cart Abandonment and Perfect Fulfillment

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    A customer browses your online store, adds items to their cart, and then… disappears. Sucks, right? That’s cart abandonment, and it happens more often than you think. In fact, nearly 70% of online shopping carts get abandoned before checkout. That’s a lot of potential sales slipping through your fingers. Cart abandonment hits your bottom line…

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