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The Best Invoicing Platforms for Small Businesses This blog post will discuss the best invoicing platforms for small businesses. It will explore the features and benefits of three of the top platforms, as well as offer advice on how to choose the right platform for your business needs. As a small business owner, it’s important to keep track of invoices and payments in an efficient manner. But with so many different invoicing platforms available on the market, it can be difficult to know which one is best suited for your needs. This blog post will discuss four of the top invoicing platforms and compare their features, benefits, and pricing so you can choose the right one for your business. FreshBooks: FreshBooks is an online invoicing platform designed specifically for small businesses. It allows you to issue professional-looking invoices, track payments, and manage client relationships all in one place. In addition, FreshBooks offers a variety of features such as automated payment rem...

How Payments Work in India – A Comprehensive Guide for Businesses Doing business in a new country can be both exciting and daunting. One of the most important considerations when entering any market is how payments will be handled. In India, there are several different methods for making and receiving payments, some more common than others. In this blog, we’ll explore the ways payments work in India and provide readers with an understanding of how to handle payments when doing business in the country. Overview of Payment Methods Used in India: Before diving into the different types of payments used in India, it’s important to note that more than 80% of transactions are still done in cash. That said, there are a number of digital payment options available for businesses both big and small. In this section we’ll provide an overview of the different payment methods used in India. Cash-Based Payments: Cash is by far the most popular method of payment in India with more than 80% of transa...

The Benefits of Visa & Mastercard That Keep Them Atop the Payment Card Industry Visa and Mastercard have long been at the top of the payment card industry, with their combination of global networks, customer loyalty, and cutting-edge technology allowing them to consistently be ahead of their competitors. This blog will discuss why Visa and Mastercard continue to dominate the payment card industry today. Benefits of Global Network Visa and Mastercard have created an interconnected global network that allows customers to use their cards in over 200 countries. It makes international travel easier for consumers, as they don’t have to worry about currency conversions or using a different card when travelling abroad. This gives Visa and Mastercard an enormous advantage over their competitors, who may not have access to such a comprehensive global network. Growing Customer Loyalty & Trust Visa and Mastercard have invested in creating customer loyalty programs that offer rewards for cu...

3 Reasons Why Cryptocurrency is Failing The rise of cryptocurrency was a game changer for the financial world. After its launch in 2009, Bitcoin became the frontrunner in digital currency as it gained worldwide attention and investment. However, after reaching an all-time high of nearly $20,000 per coin in late 2017, Bitcoin has since gone into a downward spiral. In this blog, we examine the three main reasons why the cryptocurrency industry has been heading for its own ultimate demise. Security Breaches: As Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies rose in popularity, cybercriminals followed suit. The first major issue was that of the Mt. Gox exchange in 2014, when hackers infiltrated its system and stole nearly 850,000 Bitcoin coins—the largest security breach in cryptocurrency history. Since then, several other exchanges have been hacked, leading to the theft of millions more worth of digital currency. This has led to mistrust in the industry and a lack of confidence from investors. Lack o...