The $1.9 trillion-dollar American Relief Act was signed into law on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Among the various aid packages, the $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization fund is the first relief directed to the restaurant industry. We’re breaking down everything you need to know about the fund and how you can access relief ..read more

On International Women’s Day, we’re honoring the passion and determination required to run a small business. Women own 40% of US businesses, and there are now 114% more female entrepreneurs than we saw 20 years ago. Still, women face unique challenges in starting and running businesses, including limited funding, discrimination, and inadequate support systems. We’re proud to empower women business owners and promote just a few of our amazing female clients across the country. If you’re local, make sure to stop by, place an order online, or buy a gift card. Wherever you’re located, t ..read more

Today is International Women’s Day, and this year’s theme is #ChooseToChallenge. We’re honoring this holiday by celebrating women’s achievements and making real moves to challenge gender bias and inequality in the technology and business fields ..read more

Where many companies blur the line between cash discount and surcharge, at SpotOn, we always work closely with you to differentiate between options and help you set up a program that doesn’t hurt your business or your customer base. The result in both surcharge and cash discount programs is the same—your business recoups some, if not all, of your processing fees from the cardholders. The big difference is how the program is presented to your customers ..read more

As we celebrate Black History Month, we’re reflecting on the important role that Black businesses have played in building community and culture on Main Streets across America ..read more

You’ve decided SpotOn Assist is a great fit for your business, and you’re ready to start saving on processing fees and increasing revenue. What’s next? Decide your cash discount amount and follow these five easy steps to ensure your cash discount program is a success ..read more

Minimizing business expenditures is always important, but now more than ever, many business owners are exploring cash discount and surcharge programs as a way to offset credit card processing costs. However, there’s a fine line between compliance and a non-compliance. It’s easy to find yourself on the wrong side of the credit card brands or even state and local regulations, as more companies jump on the cash discount bandwagon and offer confusing or misleading programs. To help you make the right decision for your business, here’s why SpotOn typically recommends SpotOn Assist, our cash discou ..read more

Sales reports are a great way to gain insight into your business. What products are selling well? What days do you make the most sales? Who are your top customers? Answering these questions can help you make data-informed decisions for your business and create sales goals for the year to come. Too often, sales reports are confusing and time-consuming to break down, but with the SpotOn Restaurant Reporting app, you get straightforward, daily reports on your dashboard so you can spend less time analyzing data and more time creating an exceptional customer experience. Here a just a few of the th ..read more

For many businesses, 2021 will be a year for recovery, and one great way to accomplish that is with a small business loan. Small business loans are funds borrowed from a lender, repaid with interest, and it’s one of the most common ways to fund a business. Especially with the no-interest and no-minimum payment terms with SpotOn Capital, a small business loan now can help you fund changes now that will later translate into a high return on your investment. If you don’t know where to start, ask yourself these two questions: “How much money do I need? And, what do I need the money for?” To help ..read more

Facebook has become a powerful tool for businesses interested in increasing web traffic, physical location traffic, and boosting revenue. It enables you to stay relevant, under budget and focused on long- and short-term business goals. Here is a small guide to get you started on your business’s Facebook ads in five easy steps ..read more