Author: Maria Sparagis

  • 5 Fraud Prevention Methods for Businesses Using Square Payments

    Fraud hits businesses hard every year, costing companies billions in lost revenue and damaged reputations. If you use Square Payments, I’ve got you covered. You need a solid fraud prevention strategy that protects your business without losing sales. Let’s dive into the top five proven methods that will help you build a fortress around your…

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  • Shopify Alternatives to Scale Your Business

    Shopify is one of the ecommerce world’s leading platforms, and for good reason. It’s feature-rich, (somewhat) easy to use, and affordable-ish. But there are Shopify alternatives that give a little more freedom and a lot more bang for your buck. Payment processing capabilities often determine which platform delivers the best value for your business. Let’s…

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  • How to Successfully Promote Your AI Marketing Business

    AI touches nearly every industry. It’s unavoidable. So why not embrace it and learn to use it to your advantage? Clients demand faster results, deeper insights, and better returns on their marketing investments. Traditional agencies scramble to analyze spreadsheets while competitors launch full campaigns in minutes. They spend hours debating creative strategies while AI-powered agencies…

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  • Freemium Pros and Cons – Is It Right for Your Business

    Did you know that Dropbox grew from 100,000 to 4 million users in just 15 months using a freemium model? Or that Spotify converted over 180 million free users into 83 million paying subscribers? If you’re wondering whether offering a free version of your product could accelerate growth, you’re in the right place. Let’s get…

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  • ACH Will Save You THOUSANDS in Payment Fees

    Every business wants to cut costs and minimize risks. You also already know how credit card fees eat into your profits and how chargebacks create… headaches. But many businesses overlook an alternative payment method that sits right under their noses: ACH payments. Whether you run a subscription business, sell high-ticket items, or just want to…

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