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Can You Afford to Run a Cash-Only Business?

6/29/11 at 12:30 PM

High credit-card fees and other hassles make it tempting to pocket all your company's money, but there are also a number of downsides to only accepting cash. A look at the pros and cons. Continue Reading

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Survey Says: Happy Days are Here Again... Maybe

2/22/11 at 11:30 AM

New research reveals some promising news for restaurant franchises and the overall health of the small-business economy. Continue Reading

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The Associated Press

Accepting Credit Cards: 5 Things You Need to Know

7/05/10 at 3:30 PM

America loves to pay by plastic. But getting set up as a merchant can come with annoying fees and big headaches. How to make your business credit card-friendly. Continue Reading

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