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Running a small business means staying one step ahead – of customer needs, seasonal trends, and shifting market conditions. Survey research from the National Federation of Independent Businesses* shows that growth initiatives and inventory management are top-of-mind for small business owners each month. That’s why it is important to have the right tools and working capital to seize new opportunities and prepare for the future.

Regardless of economic conditions, seasonal businesses* need to carefully manage operations year-round – from cash flows to talent retention, and everything in between. Strategically coordinating your resources, inventory, and tools can help smooth over hills and valleys in your income and drive growth during busy periods. Here’s what you need to know.

Merchants have the ability to offer a service called Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) to match customer preferences and grow business from foreign visitors. Here is what you need to know to get started.

From emerging digital fraud threats to gaps in your operational processes, there are many opportunities to boost data security and protect your customers from risks. Here’s what you need to know.

it is critical for retailers of all sizes to create the best-possible shopping experiences for their customers. What goes into a quality experience? The survey report points to convenience, availability, and price as the most important decision factors for Canadian consumers.

Accessing POS data is the first step to understanding your customers and improving your offerings. Let Elavon help you understand your customers.

All businesses want to grow, cut costs and be efficient. A great resource to help achieve these goals is using business data. Learn how you can use business data to help grow your business with Elavon.

Learn how to manage cash flow with payment processing for your new business. Elavon can teach you everything from handling fees to security and compliance.

As a small business owner, your focus should be on your business goals and passions. The easiest part of your day should be receiving payments.

Inflation and labour shortages are among the many challenges small business owners face today. Learn how to reduce costs in your small business with Elavon.

Elavon provides solutions to manage card brand interchange rates for a global industrial products and services supplier.

With the convergence of payments and software technology, ISVs that integrate payments with their platform reap the benefits of increased revenue streams, stronger company valuations, and a stickier relationship with their end customers. Partner with Elavon to monetize and maximize your revenue.