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Education, Europe

The 7 European Countries With the Lowest Business Tax Rates

If you’re thinking of starting a business in the European Union (EU), it helps to know which countries have the...

how to start an ecommerce business in Italy

Ecommerce, Education, Italy

The Complete Guide to Starting an Ecommerce Business in Italy

Italy is one of the best European countries to start an ecommerce business, and it’s true whether you’re a native,...

Ecommerce

How to Start a Successful Ecommerce Business in France

The French e-commerce market is full of sales potential for budding entrepreneurs. As of 2020, France has the 6th largest...

Merchant Services

A Comprehensive Guide to Merchant Services for Small Businesses in…

Ecommerce accounted for more than €717 billion in Europe last year, but if you want to take advantage of this...

Education, Payment Processing FAQ

What Are Credit Card Interchange Fees?

Interchange fees are inevitable for any merchant who accepts credit and debit card transactions. Even if the fees don’t physically...

How Long It Takes to Process a Credit Card Payment Online

Credit Cards, Education, Payment Processing FAQ

How Long Does It Take to Process a Credit Card…

If you’re an online merchant, you need to understand credit card processing times. More than a billion credit card transactions...

Education, Payment Processing

Merchant Guide to Omnichannel Payments

European ecommerce revenues reached over €717 billion last year, and if you want to be a successful part of this...

Education

The Most Popular Online Payment Methods in Europe

If you sell goods anywhere in the European Union, especially online, you need to familiarise yourself with the most popular...

Education

7 Digital Payment Industry Trends You Need to Know

The digital transformation of commerce has revolutionised the way people pay for goods and services both online and in-store, and...

Ecommerce

The Complete Guide to Ecommerce Regulations in Europe

If you operate an online business that sells goods or services in the European Union or any of the member...

Ecommerce

How COVID-19 Is Fuelling Ecommerce Growth in Europe

COVID-19 has been difficult for the European economy, but one sector of retail sales is actually thriving: ecommerce. Since brick-and-mortar...

Ecommerce, Education

How to Set Up an Ecommerce Merchant Account for Your…

If you need to accept credit card payments from customers online, your best option is to set up an ecommerce...

Ecommerce, Education

What’s the Difference Between E-commerce and E-Business?

The terms “ecommerce” and “e-business” may sound interchangeable, and in fact the terms are commonly confused with one another. But...

Education, Payment Processing

10 Questions to Ask Credit Card Processing Companies

When comparing credit card processing companies, there’s a list of questions you need to ask before signing on the dotted...

Education, Merchant Services

The Benefits of Integrated Merchant Services

The term “integrated merchant services” can carry multiple meanings. Often, it’s used to describe merchant services that are linked to...

Education, Merchant Services

Merchant Account vs Business Bank Account

If you want to accept credit card payments from customers, you’re going to need both a merchant account and a...

Education, Payment Gateway

What Is an Online Payment Gateway?

Every ecommerce merchant needs an online payment gateway. Still, this essential piece of technology is the unsung hero of the...

Education, Merchant Services

How to Compare Merchant Services Options

Choosing the right kind of merchant services provider for your business can streamline your ecommerce transactions and boost your revenue....

Education, Merchant Services

A Complete List of Merchant Account Fees to Watch Out…

Paying merchant services fees is unavoidable when you have a merchant account and accept credit cards from customers. But some...

Education, Merchant Services

What Is a Merchant Services Broker and Do You Need…

If you are new to accepting card payments or are unhappy with your current merchant provider, you may be tempted...