Author: Maria Sparagis

  • Is your business type restricted from using Stripe?

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    Stripe Restricted Businesses – Are You on the List? Stripe maintains a list of business categories that they are unable to serve due to various legal, regulatory, and risk-related reasons. Stripe is a payment aggregator, so the company is unable or unwilling to support certain business models. For current and potential Stripe users, the information…

  • Fintech News You Missed from May 2024

    It’s that time again! Let’s go through the biggest, most important, and best under-the-radar news pieces in the fintech industry from May 2024. Secure your payment ecosystem with DirectPayNet. Big News You Missed (Maybe) I can’t guarantee that you missed any of these as they are big news pieces. But at any rate, here are…

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  • MUST DO Google, Yahoo Email Deliverability Updates for June 1, 2024

    June 1, 2024, marks a significant milestone for email marketers worldwide—major updates to email deliverability protocols by Google and Yahoo are set to take effect. These changes promise to reshape how emails are filtered, delivered, and engaged with by recipients. As email marketers, you must adhere to these updates to maintain high deliverability rates and…

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  • Un-break Your Gen Z Marketing Funnel

    Move over Millennials, Baby Boomers, and all the rest. As Generation Z comes of age and gains increasing purchasing power, marketers are scrambling to understand what makes them tick. With an estimated direct spending power of over $140 billion in the US alone, the potential of this generation cannot be ignored. However, the traditional marketing…

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  • How Your Failed Business Leads to Renewed Success

    In the world of business, failure is often perceived as the ultimate defeat. Entrepreneurs pour their hearts, minds, and resources into building a dream, only to watch it crumble under the weight of unforeseen challenges. The common reaction is fear and despair—emotions that can paralyze and prevent us from seeing the opportunities hidden within the…

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