Congress finally passed the much-awaited bill of further COVID-19 relief, which is especially beneficial for small businesses. This second stimulus bill was passed this week and included a second round of PPP loans to support all the affected range of small businesses. The bill is also quite favorable to PPP borrowers as it comes with […]
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Today, shopping retail and even picking up food at a restaurant looks different. Most customers prefer contactless payments and curbside pickup. They are the norm – they are expected. Contactless payments are just one more way to reduce the risk of sharing the virus. With less cash flowing around, the risk lessens, especially when consumers
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The Coronavirus pandemic has been wreaking havoc on the hospitality industry worldwide. However, some unexpected casualties are on their way for the US as a surprisingly large percentage of its restaurants decline and are forced to shutter their doors permanently. Due to a mix of lockdowns and social distancing restrictions, many restaurants have frantically tried
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How Is COVID-19 Transforming E-Commerce Merchants? There is no doubt COVID-19 has redefined our life, and its impact could, presumably, last for years. The way we socialize, work, and function has rapidly changed, and so has our buying behavior. Online shopping has become the new norm as consumers are finding it safer and more reliable.
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PPP funds disappeared in as little as 2 weeks when first released. The relaunch occurred on May 11, allowing more small merchants to take advantage. But, today the funds still exist and applications for the help are slowing down. What are PPP Funds? If you haven’t heard, PPP funds or the Paycheck Protection Program is
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The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting stay-at-home orders across the globe and country during the past few months has led to a significant reduction in both the number of merchant services transactions and dollar sales in our country. With predictions of a global decline in GDP, there are few bright spots in the economic fallout.
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