When I worked an hourly job, I would always try to calculate how much I’d get in my next paycheck before I received it. It was a nice treat when my shoddy back-of-the-envelope arithmetic failed and my paycheck was larger than expected.
As an employer and the one cutting the checks, you’re responsible…
With Bitcoin reaching a new all-time high on November 30 at $19,684, entrepreneurs have started wondering if failing to adopt the cryptocurrendy as a payment method could potentially result in a missed opportunity, even compromising business growth in the medium- and long-term. The reason for the price surge does not seem to be based on hype, but instead…
When a shopper goes looking for a new appliance, perhaps a coffee maker, they may ask themselves questions like: “Is this worth the price?” and “What type of lifetime value will I get out of the purchase?”
These are great questions to ask about any purchase, stocks included. And inquiries into a stock’s price and value are cornerstones…
Whether you run an online marketplace, a brick-and-mortar store, or both, your top priority is pleasing customers and making sales. Without a seamless checkout experience, you’ll likely push customers away or, at the very least, slow business down.
We’ll go through what a payment gateway is, how it...
When applying for a credit card, it’s important to consider how you will make your monthly payments. This determines your credit score and can affect how much your card purchases cost you in the long term. Here’s how you can set up a payment plan that fits your needs…
With a large tub of ice cream in my lap, I watched The Avengers a few nights ago (I’m rewatching all of the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies in release date order.) I nearly dropped my spoon in excitement when I heard Black Widow mention an accounting concept, the one we’re talking about today…
There’s no two ways about it: ISO 20022 is a complex new standard for financial services firms of every description. Inside that complexity lie some operational hurdles for payments players—but also tremendous opportunities. We can see why by looking at the ISO 20022 message format, which neatly encapsulates the high-level impact of the new standard.…
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