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How to Better Manage Employee Expenses

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• September 15, 2021
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Employee expenses are an unavoidable part of running a business. From buying lunch for a client to travel and entertainment, employee expenses are one of the largest controllable expenses of any business. These expenses eat up a significant portion of your funds and are of great interest to the IRS…

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Cards For Employee Wellness Programs

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• September 7, 2021
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In recent decades, employee wellness programs have become increasingly popular. More evidence shows that the communication, education, and supportive environment these programs provide increases employee satisfaction and general health and decreases the number of sick days and healthcare expenses. What Is an Employee Wellness Program? An employee wellness plan is…

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Learn How Private Label Card Solutions Can Help Small Businesses

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• August 26, 2021
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Private label financing services can improve the way you run your business, from brand loyalty to stronger vendor relationships. Find out how you can use private label credit and debit cards to maximize your small business. What Are Private Label Financing Services? As a retailer, you likely offer your customers…

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What is the Difference Between Charge Cards and Credit Cards?

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• August 23, 2021
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Charge cards and credit cards allow you to purchase something without paying for it immediately. You swipe your card and pay later, building your credit in the meantime. But several critical differences stand out between these two card options. It's essential to understand how they differ.  What Are the Differences…

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Using Cards for Recurring Payments

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• August 18, 2021
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When you think about a subscription, weekly newspaper delivery or a glossy monthly magazine might come to mind. In recent years, the options available for subscriptions have multiplied. Now, people can subscribe to music services and movie streaming services as well as traditional magazines and newspapers. They can also elect…

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Using Virtual Cards for Health Care Payments

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• July 20, 2021
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It's no secret that health care in the U.S. is expensive. In 2019, total health care spending was $3.8 trillion, up 4.6% from the year before. While some of that money was spent on the cost of services, much of it was spent on administrative costs, such as payment costs and…

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The Benefits of Contactless Payments

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• July 12, 2021
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It wasn't long ago that the primary way people in the U.S. paid with their debit or credit cards was by swiping the card through a magnetic card reader at the point of sale. Once changing regulations put companies at a higher risk for fraud liability, cards with microchips embedded…

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Benefits of Virtual Cards for Remote Workers

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• June 30, 2021
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Remote work is becoming more and more popular, with some estimating that 70% of the workforce will be working remotely for at least five days a month by 2025. While remote work itself has paved the way for big changes in the workforce, it's introduced some challenges for accounting needs and spending…

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Benefits of B2C Disbursements

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• June 17, 2021
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When it comes to getting paid, the sooner people get their money, the better. Businesses distribute payments to customers for a variety of reasons. In some cases, a company might issue a rebate to a customer for a product they purchased. An insurance provider might reimburse a claimant for repairs…

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Common Myths About Virtual Cards for B2B Payments

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• June 3, 2021
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Your company wants to reduce its costs and improve its cash flow. One way to do that is to embrace affordable, convenient payment technology. Your accounts payable department most likely has multiple invoices to pay various vendors each month. Switching to digital B2B card payments and away from paper-based or…

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