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Using Lightspeed Loyalty is very easy, as there is nothing to download or install, and most Loyalty functions can be performed right from your iPad POS. The functionality is more or less self-explanatory for anyone who has used an iPad or tablet before.

To qualify for SBA 8(a) certification, your business must be owned and operated by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. This usually means the business is minority-owned and that the owner doesn’t have many assets. Your company must also sell something that the federal government purchases.

BNPL lets customers pay for a purchase over six weeks, in a total of four two-week installments. This payment option can encourage consumers to take on large purchases they might not otherwise be able to afford.

If you like the convenience of Lendio’s business loans marketplace but can’t wait for an SBA loan or don’t qualify for one, you might consider applying for a faster or easier-to-qualify loan through Lendio, such as a short-term loan or business line of credit. To learn more about Lendio loans, including Lendio SBA loans and other loan types, read our in-depth Lendio review.

BOPIS means “Buy Online, Pickup In Store.” This option lets customers purchase items on a retailer’s website, then pick up the item at the store. BOPIS is also sometimes called “click and collect.”

Lauren and Ronn Grewber turned their sustainability passion project into a thriving short-term rental business in North Park, San Diego.

While they’re still a bit rough around the edges, crypto payments can be a cheap way to process non-cash payments at a time when the costs of credit card transactions are ballooning. Just make sure you select a provider with a solid reputation and low costs that offer you the amount of exposure to crypto that you want.

Buy now, pay later options are an easy way to increase your sales and decrease abandoned carts, and they are well worth the investment. This post takes a look at the best buy now, pay later services for different types of businesses. Read on to find the BNPL provider that’s right for you and your customer base.

With its attractive mobile POS hardware, flat-rate processing, and built-in eCommerce, Wix is a noteworthy point of sale solution for both retailers and mobile, service-based businesses. However, at this time, the POS is only available to select Wix users.

While you can use Square KDS with your Square POS system, Square has taken a bold step by offering its Square KDS as a standalone system, meaning you can use it without a POS. This subscription option makes the Square kitchen display system the perfect KDS for ghost kitchens and delivery-only restaurants that don’t have a traditional point of sale.