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Top 5 Payment Scams Targeting Maryland Businesses Right Now (and How to Stay Protected)

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Top 5 Payment Scams Targeting Maryland Businesses Right Now (and How to Stay Protected)   Payment scams targeting Maryland businesses are more common than ever in 2025. This article reveals the top threats and how your business can stay protected. As of June 2025, Maryland businesses are increasingly vulnerable to sophisticated payment fraud. In 2024 […]

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Understanding Surcharging, Cash Discounting, and Dual Pricing: A Guide for Business Owners

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Surcharging vs. Cash Discounting: What’s the Best Way to Manage Credit Card Fees? Surcharging vs. cash discounting is a critical choice for businesses looking to offset growing credit card processing fees. With more customers paying by card than ever before, understanding how these two strategies work—and when to use each—can help your business reduce costs,

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What to Know About Tap to Pay: The Future of Payments for Your Business

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What to Know About Tap to Pay: The Future of Payments for Your Business In today’s fast-paced world, customers expect quick, easy, and secure payment options. That’s why Tap to Pay, also known as contactless payment, is quickly becoming a must-have for businesses. If you’re wondering how it works, why it matters, and how to

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Why You Should Choose a Local Payment Processor Over a Big Bank

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Why Choose Local Payment Processing Over Big Banks? As a small business owner in Maryland, deciding between a local payment processor and a large bank for your payment needs can be daunting. Each choice comes with its own set of advantages, and understanding these options can help you determine what’s best for your business. Local

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Protect your small online business from fraud

Your Maryland Business May Be the Target of Ecommerce Fraud

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Running an online store is exciting—you can reach customers all over, whether they’re in Maryland or across the country! Maybe you’re shipping crab cakes to California or sending custom gifts beyond Chesapeake Bay. But here’s the thing: while you’re expanding, you’re also opening the door for ecommerce fraud. Scammers don’t care whether you’re a big

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Manage the real issue of inflation as a small business in Maryland

How Small Business Owners Can Navigate Inflation and Stay Afloat

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As a small business owner, you’re used to juggling multiple roles—owner, manager, marketer, and sometimes even janitor—all before lunchtime. Running a business isn’t just a job; it’s a constant balancing act, and right now, the scales are tipping under the weight of rising costs. Inflation is squeezing profit margins, increasing operational expenses, and making it

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