Gone are the days of stashing your hard-earned cash under a mattress. Over the last few decades, millions if not billions of people have opened accounts at banks and financial institutions. This has increased the convenience of handling cash, and has also helped reduce and prevent financial crimes. While in the past, some people would…
Whether in electronic or hard copy format, you are very likely to receive your financial statements – bank account, credit card, utility bills and others – on a monthly basis. These statements are important for several reasons: you can use them to support the information you provide on your tax return submission, to reconcile amounts…
Research indicates that since the onset of contactless payments, billions of transactions have been made with this new method across Europe. If you own a contactless debit or credit card or device and you’d like to find out how they work, keep reading below. What are contactless payments and how do they work? As the…
If you’re a business owner who receives payments frequently, you may have found yourself in the situation of waiting for funds to clear from the issuing bank to your bank. Despite these delays, which can sometimes take days, it’s necessary for banks to take time to go through a deposit and check it for fraud…
If you own a POS terminal or system for accepting card payments, you might not realize that many POS software solutions include tools for monitoring, reporting, and tracking. These features can simplify running your retail business and enhance efficiency. Unfortunately, many business owners overlook these valuable tools. By using them, you can improve inventory management,…
When opening an account with a bank or financial institution, you’re highly likely to be provided with a debit or credit card, depending on the type of account being opened. When you receive your debit or credit card, you’ll notice that it has certain letters and numbers embossed on it. But what do these letters…
As a small business owner, you have probably considered the thought of expanding your business. This could be in the form of launching new products, expanding into new territory or some other means of expansion. With the changing times, you need to consider how to take your business further and not remain stagnant. This blog…
We may receive money in our bank accounts for various reasons – services rendered, goods sold, as a gift or any other reason you can think of. In fact, bank transfers are so common that thousands, if not more, take place on a daily basis. But if you’re new to receiving bank transfers, you might…
“Brand” is a rather big buzzword in marketing. “Does your company have a memorable appearance or brand persona?” or “How does your brand speak to your customers?” are common questions that arise regarding brands. But what exactly does this term mean? In our crowded and noisy business landscape, it’s sometimes hard to stand out from…
Research indicates that since the onset of contactless payments, billions of transactions have been made with this new method across Europe. If you own a contactless debit or credit card or device and you’d like to find out how they work, keep reading below: As the name implies, they refer to a method of payment…
It doesn’t matter whether you’re in retail or run a restaurant. Your inventory is the bloodline of your business operations. Gone are the days of using Excel to track, store, monitor, label, package and manage shipping. There are 5 great apps available today to help your small business manage its inventory. With insights from Camino…
Mobile shopping has become a big part of our daily lives, especially with evolving digitalisation. In fact, over 70% of online sales in the UK last year were made using mobile devices, according to Statista. This shift from desktop to mobile payments means e-commerce businesses need to rethink how they connect with online shoppers. Whether you’re…
Going online in these troubled times is a consideration that many business owners are seriously thinking about. With an online shop or website, you can take your business to the next level and help your business stay afloat and even thrive during the current pandemic. But how do you start your online shop? What are…
We are all feeling the discomfort of the COVID-19 pandemic. Businesses are massively restricting their operations or temporarily closing their doors due to restrictions on physical contact.
Maintaining a clean and germ-free body and surrounding environment is the best way to ensure a healthy lifestyle and to protect yourself and your loved ones from potential risks of bacteria, viruses, or other threatening infections. Thanks to the evolution of technology, we spend a great number of hours on our mobile phones. In a…
