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Attention businesses! The cost of sending invoices through the mail is about to take a jump. As of July 14th, 2024, a first-class stamp will rise to $0.73 – a five-cent increase that can put a dent in your mailing budget, especially for high-volume businesses.

Spark Solutions Group celebrates a milestone this year: 50 years of partnering with incredible customers like you! We've been by your side since 1974, starting with Mike Cowan selling cash registers. Today, we're experts in cloud POS and payments – constantly adapting to meet your changing needs.

Every business owner knows the sting of credit card processing fees. But switching providers can be a hassle, requiring integration with new systems and retraining staff. There's a better way! With 15 years of experience in the industry, I can help you negotiate significant reductions in your ...

Ever feel like you're waiting forever for customer payments? You're not alone. Legacy payment methods like checks and money orders are a major drag on your Days Sales Outstanding (DSO). Here's why it's time to ditch the paper and embrace the speed of digital payments.

The way we pay has come a long way since bartering with clay tablets. The card industry has seen a fascinating evolution, from the metal "charga-plates" of the 1930s to the ubiquitous plastic cards we know today.

Running a business online is a dream for many, but what happens when your product falls on the "prohibited" list of major payment processors like Stripe, Shopify, or Square? These processors, known as PayFacs (payment facilitators), handle the financial nitty-gritty for countless businesses. But ...

Attention all Genius Restaurant users! You requested and Genius delivered the ability to streamline your takeout service with the new Future Order Printing feature.

Still clinging to paper invoices? It's time to modernize your Accounts Receivable (A/R) system. Transitioning to automated email and text invoicing offers a slew of benefits for both you and your customers.

California restaurateurs are facing a July 1st deadline to comply with Senate Bill 478 (SB-478), a new law that prohibits restaurants from adding hidden fees and surcharges to customer bills. Previously common service charges and facility fees must now be included in the advertised menu price.