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Payment processing tips, payment trends, and industry observations shouldn’t just languish in our heads. At North, we have a lot to say about payment processing best practices, and we love to share.

Welcome to the new North.

Welcome to the new North.

North American Bancard is now “North.” A new brand with a shorter, simpler name, yes, but those five letters stand for much more.


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Fourth of July is right around the corner – is your business ready to reap reveler’s rewards?

For the average person, July 4 represents an unofficial midpoint to summer that features flags, fireworks and family festivities. As a business …

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Post-Pandemic Retail Trends That Are Here to Stay

Although the most urgent effects of the COVID-19 pandemic may be behind us, some aspects of our lives have been irrevocably transformed. Among the …

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Improving Employee Flexibility and Productivity With Wireless Payment Terminals

You may already know that wireless payment terminals, also known as mobile point of sale (POS) systems, can streamline your operations. What may …

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How to Run Your Bookstore More Efficiently

In the age of mass marketing and big box stores, small retailers are struggling. Nowhere is that more the case than with independent bookshops, …

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How to Accept Payments That Match Your Sales Model

In today’s sales milieu, successful businesses must nimbly navigate a complex set of moving parts, including ever-shifting business conditions and …

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Navigating Interest Rate Fluctuations: Five Strategies for Merchants

Navigating fluctuating interest rates is crucial for merchants and small franchises aiming to protect and grow their businesses in a dynamic …

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3 Ways Your Beauty Salon Can Encourage Traffic on National Beautician’s Day this June 26th

June 26 marks National Beautician’s Day, and gives customers an opportunity to recognize the important role that everyone in the beauty community …

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Celebrating Pride Month

June is Pride Month, and at North, our commitment to inclusivity, diversity, and community forms the backbone of everything we do.

Celebrating Pride Month

How Hiring Employees in Different Generations Can Benefit Your Business

From your youngest employee to your most senior, each represents their own set of stories and life experiences. When the generations combine in …

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The Role of POS Systems in Tracking Materials and Inventory for Contractors

Never is organization more important than when you run a contractor business, especially when it comes to monitoring and tracking your …

The Role of POS Systems in Tracking Materials and Inventory for Contractors

Strategies for Retailers to Manage Excess and Surplus Inventory

Although your inventory is the lifeblood of your business, it can quickly turn into an albatross when too much of it is lying around unsold. The …

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North Sustainability Stories: Ditching the Foam

Tim Essenmacher, Director of Deployment at North, is spearheading a significant shift towards sustainable packaging that aligns with both …

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10 Necessary Steps To Franchise Your Restaurant

Franchising your restaurant offers an effective way to expand and branch out, while still maintaining the ability to rely on the experience and …

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9 Tips for Increasing the Average Order Value for Your Online Store

Although you should always be striving to expand your customer base, it is also important to recognize that your existing clients can be a rich …

average order value or AOV

What Food Truck Owners Need to Know About Payment Security

These days, cash is just one way for your food truck customers to pay. As soon as you also incorporate digital purchasing methods into your …

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