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Summer is a favorite time of year for most people. For businesses, it may not be the ideal season. With consumers often opting to spend money on vacations, summer revenue tends to stagnate and even drop. In fact, it is so common that many businesses plan for it by suggesting that their teams take their vacations. Projects and campaigns get shelved. 

Topics: Due.com Partner Posts, Small Business Tips

Small business owners often think they have the most chance of making it in larger cities. The idea is that these metropolitan spaces typically offer the most resources. However, that is no longer the case. Many cities outside of big hubs like Los Angeles, New York City, and Chicago provide significant financial and growth support. This support includes funding, a low tax rate, and affordable housing and living. Plus, they deliver a good quality of life and other incentives.Here are some of the best small, medium, and large cities for small business owners:

Topics: Due.com Partner Posts, Small Business Tips

With the temperatures heating up, the holidays are probably the last thing on your mind. However, if you run an online retail business or sell products across channels, planning for the holidays now is a must. It's a way to come out on top with your target audience. Here are of some of the reasons why you should start thinking about and developing your holiday marketing now.

Topics: Due.com Partner Posts, Small Business Tips

Finding clients used to be the most challenging thing about running a small business or freelance operation. However, that challenge has been surpassed by the struggle to get paid by clients. Even one unpaid invoice for the month can lead to problems covering expenses or even getting a paycheck. Now, double those late payments by five or ten invoices and see how quickly your credit and business stability are impacted. 

Topics: Due.com Partner Posts, Recurring Billing and Electronic Invoicing, Small Business Tips, Getting Started with Payments, Awareness

Revenues help a business grow, while profitability can generate expansion potential. As a business owner, those are your strategic goals. However, within that vision of what you want to become, cash flow plays a critical role. You need to maintain a steady stream of available money to cover expenses, the unexpected, and emerging opportunities. Without that cash flow, there's nothing to move you forward, stalling out your business and, sometimes, even shutting it down. 

Topics: Due.com Partner Posts, Small Business Tips

Paying through Facebook Messenger began over four years ago. It signaled a new way to make payments that have since spread to other social media platforms like Snapchat. Now, you can even make a payment through Skype. Due to the use of mobile devices and the instantaneous expectations of today's consumers, it's no wonder that social payments have exploded.

Topics: Due.com Partner Posts, E-Commerce and Online Payments, Payment Technology, Small Business Tips, Payment Trends

Chatbots are one of the latest technologies companies are adding to their list of tools. This technology helps to automate workflow and interaction with customers. It may seem challenging to replace part of the human component of the customer experience; however, chatbots seem to be working for many brands. And, the biggest benefit is using chatbots as a solution for customers who want immediate responses.  Here's what they are, how they can be used, and why you should consider this technology for your business.

Topics: Due.com Partner Posts, Payment Technology, Payment Trends

When it comes to purchases, women are often the decision-makers in the household. That's because they typically do many of the tasks that require making a purchase. This includes groceries, gifts, school clothes and supplies, and more. The research provides insights into the differences in how women choose to pay for what they buy. Knowing these differences can help you improve customer experiences and know what type of payment methods to offer.

Topics: Due.com Partner Posts, E-Commerce and Online Payments, Small Business Tips, Payment Trends

You've heard about cybercrime for many years now. Logically, with more knowledge and technology in place, you might conclude that cybercrime activity may decrease in 2018. Instead, it's set to rise this year. By all predictions and available statistics, there appears to be more risk for cybercrime than ever before. With more customers shopping and paying for products and services online, it's something you need to address to keep your customers and business safe.

Topics: Due.com Partner Posts, PCI Compliance and Fraud Prevention

The words "love" and "responsibilities" are rarely heard in the same sentence. And, that's especially true when it comes to financial responsibilities and your business. Typically, those financial responsibilities mean time-consuming tasks and complex decisions. They also involve an outlay of money that you had not planned for.

Topics: Due.com Partner Posts, Small Business Tips