The PaymentCloud Blog

Our merchants are important to us, that’s why we go out of our way to educate and inform them on the ins and outs of the payment processing industry. We understand merchant services can be a confusing space for new businesses (and old companies too!). So please continue reading for an insightful blog on the industries we serve best.

Top Content

Reviewing our top content is the best place to begin when navigating business ownership for high risk, mid risk, and low risk businesses. Here, we strive to inform and give you the tools to grow your business- No matter if you’re a small company or a large enterprise.

What Is a High-Risk Merchant Account?

Top 10 Online Shopping Cart Solutions

How to Get the Cheapest Credit Card Processing & Lower Fees

Using Venmo for Business: Is It a Good Idea?

What is an FFL and How Can You Get a Federal Firearm License?

The Complete List of ACH Return Codes

 

 

Where To Start

Still figuring out where to start? We can help. If you’re just beginning a business, you may be wondering how to set yourself up for success. Well, we have tailored information to help you with your business plan, marketing initiatives, and go to market strategy.

What Are Merchant Services?

How to Accept Payments

What Is a Merchant Account?

Which Credit Card Reader is Right For You?

The Ultimate Guide to eCheck Payment Processing

How to Start a Business in 2024: 12 Steps to Success

 

 

Stripe vs Shopify Payments: An In-Depth Comparison for 2025

Research suggests that more than 218 million Americans will shop online in 2025, highlighting the continuing momentum of eCommerce platforms.[footnote]Oberlo. "HOW MANY PEOPLE SHOP ONLINE…

Merchant business owner deciding between stripe or shopify payments

Can I Buy a Used Clover POS? Everything You Need To Know

When searching for point-of-sale (POS) systems, reduced hardware for sale by third parties may pop up in your search results. While it may seem tempting…

Clover vs PayPal: Which Works Best For Your Retail Business?

Clover or PayPal—which of these two prominent players in the payment industry takes the cake? Payment providers have had to adapt their offerings to meet…

Retail business merchant using sleek point of sale

Clover Flex for Small Business: Is It Right for You?

Clover Flex is so much more than a card reader—it has the power to not only transform your payment operations but also your business operations.…

Merchant giving shopping bag to customer across store counter

Clover Mini Review: Is It the Best Option For Your Business?

The Clover Mini, a Clover POS system, is ideal for businesses of all sizes. Like any POS system, the Clover Mini’s immediate function is accepting…

Ant carrying mini clover

Clover vs Stripe: Which Is Best for Your Business in 2025—and Beyond?

Your payment platform represents the final barrier to securing a sale—the very culmination of your entire customer journey. And while it might seem like any…

Internet Merchant Account: What Is It & Does Your Business Need One?

With the global eCommerce market projected to exceed $6.3 trillion in 2023, businesses cannot afford to bypass online sales.[footnote]Forbes. "38 E-Commerce Statistics Of 2023". Accessed…

Shopping bags on internet merchant laptop

ERP Integration: A Complete Merchant Guide

Over 90% of enterprise professionals prefer unified platforms over multiple disconnected systems, indicating that a single integrated ERP system can benefit businesses significantly.[footnote]Workato. "18 business…

Harbortouch POS Review: Should You Use Harbortouch?

Modern businesses require payment processing platforms that offer a range of premium features, tools, and resources. Point-of-sale (POS) systems are particularly essential for businesses operating…

A shopping cart near a harbor with sail boats in the distance

What Does POS Mean? A Business Guide to POS Transactions

Point-of-sale (POS) refers to the location of a retail transaction. If you run a brick-and-mortar store, you need a system to facilitate transactions. In most…

A long receipt coming from a POS terminal on a yellow background.
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