Author: Maria Sparagis

  • Stripe Pros and Cons: Is It Worth It?

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    Stripe is a widely used payment platform, servicing both large and small businesses globally. But is it the right choice for all merchants? It depends on what you sell—and not only. Every online business is different, and with that comes varying needs. Let’s look at the pros and cons of Stripe, the types of businesses…

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  • The Metaverse Is Still Brimming with Business Opportunities

    The metaverse generated a massive buzz in 2021-2022 when Meta pivoted its focus and poured billions into investments. However, the hype has since cooled due to Meta’s significant losses in its Reality Labs division, the cryptocurrency crash, and shifting consumer behavior in the post-pandemic world. Despite these setbacks, most business leaders remain optimistic about the metaverse’s…

    3d render of a man holding a virtual reality headset to his eyes.
  • Don’t Have a Podcast for Your Business? You Should!

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    Podcasts are taking the world by storm, and it’s no surprise why! With over 2 million active podcasts and counting, this engaging medium has captured the attention of audiences everywhere. From entertainment and education to business and beyond, podcasts offer a unique way to connect with listeners on a deeper level. If you’re a business…

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  • The CrowdStrike Outage Is Another Wake-Up Call

    Imagine waking up to a world where Windows PCs and servers suddenly fail to boot up. Imagine the chaos as banks, airlines, retailers, and broadcasters grind to a halt. This nightmare scenario became a reality on early Friday morning of July 19, 2024, when a faulty CrowdStrike update triggered widespread Windows crashes across the globe.…

    Crowdstrike Logo in front of a computer with blurred content
  • Help, Stripe refunded ALL MY ORDERS! What do I do?

    If you’re reading this, you may be in crisis mode right now. Out of nowhere, Stripe has suddenly refunded every single order processed through your account. Countless orders that you’ve already shipped are now unpaid for, putting your business in financial jeopardy. AVOID STRIPE ACCOUNT CLOSURES PERMANENTLY The Problem: Stripe Unexpectedly Refunded All Orders Here’s…

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