​Cash is the “OG” of instant payments, and it’s still the greatest visualization of what real-time actually means. When you hand your employee a dollar bill, there’s no waiting, no holds, no delays: it immediately becomes theirs. However, cash is no longer king as digital payments boom. When the vast majority of your patrons pay their bill with a credit card or debit card, this can create unexpected challenges for business owners.

​Visa has implemented a process of conducting on-site audits of businesses through the use of secret shoppers. This is to determine if you are in violation of the Visa Core Rules and Visa Product Rules (collectively, “Visa Rules”). The audits are intended to determine, if you are...

​Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, supporting small businesses has been a focal point in small towns and big cities alike. As the vaccine rollout progresses and municipalities continue to lift restrictions, it’s essential to keep our focus on supporting local shops that make our neighborhoods so unique.

There are many ways we can support local businesses and keep our communities thriving as we continue to navigate through this global health crisis. Let’s take a look at how we can all pull together and help these businesses succeed.

​Now more than ever, streamlining your restaurant’s daily operations is critical in your small business’s success story. During these unprecedented times, restaurant owners across the country have been forced to adapt to new business models to keep their doors open.

If you’re still struggling with improving restaurant operations, this article will help you explore different ways to make your business more efficient.