The 2025 Black Friday through Cyber Monday weekend shattered sales records in both Canada and the U.S., with Canadian spending climbing 6% over last year, and U.S. sales surprising many by beating forecasts by an extra $16 million. That kind of surge sends a clear message that customers in 2025 aren’t just shopping, they’re watching…
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Choosing the right Point of Sale (POS) system is one of the most important technology decisions a small business owner can make. The right POS should streamline operations, speed up checkout, and give you insights that help your business grow. But when you’re comparing systems, it’s easy to focus on features and price while overlooking…
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Gift cards can seem like something only big retailers do, but they’re actually one of the most practical, low-risk ways for small businesses to boost sales and bring in new customers. Whether you’re trying to smooth out seasonal slowdowns, increase average order size, or reach people who haven’t discovered your store yet, a gift card…
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2025 has been a landmark year for ClearTEQ POS. Across the four Acquirers Association conferences (Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, and Western States), we connected with payment professionals, ISOs, and Agents from across the country. This year, we had the exciting opportunity to introduce our new ClearTEQ Partner Program, and the response from ISOs and Agents was…
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Running a retail business is a full-time commitment, and then some. Between managing inventory, assisting customers, scheduling staff, and keeping an eye on finances, most store owners are juggling dozens of responsibilities at any given time. It’s no surprise that finding smart, reliable tools to make daily operations easier is a top priority. One tool…
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With technology transforming everything from communication to shopping, how customers pay is just as important as what they buy. According to the Canadian Payment Methods and Trends Report 2024, consumers have made it clear that when it comes to payments: convenience, efficiency, and security are an expected part of the shopping experience. For small business…
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In today’s digital landscape, small businesses are increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats. Cyber criminals often view smaller businesses as easy targets, assuming they lack the resources to implement robust security measures. A single cyber security breach can lead to stolen sensitive data, ransomware attacks, or restricted access to your social media accounts. Beyond financial losses…
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A point of sale system is the central hub of your business operations and is essential to the success of any retail store. For small business owners, the valuable data from POS transactions not only streamlines store operations but also informs key income-generating decisions. When the signs point to the need for a new POS…
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Choosing the right Point of Sale (POS) system is crucial for the smooth operation of your business. While features and pricing often take center stage in decision-making, one critical aspect that frequently gets overlooked is technical support services. In Gartner Digital Markets 2024 Tech Trends Survey, 31% of retailers who regret a software purchase say…
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Accepting credit and debit cards has become an indispensable aspect of modern business operations, offering the convenience that customers expect in today’s fast-paced world. According to the Canadian Payment Methods and Trends Report 2023, credit and debit cards remain the preferred choice of payment, surpassing cash, cheques, and online transfers. The seamless nature of card…
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