Starting a small business is exciting but it can also feel overwhelming when it comes to marketing. A few smart marketing moves can help you reach customers, build credibility, and boost revenue from the start. Here are some proven tips to get your marketing off the ground.

Starting a small business is exciting but it can also feel overwhelming when it comes to marketing. A few smart marketing moves can help you reach customers, build credibility, and boost revenue from the start. Here are some proven tips to get your marketing off the ground.

Chargebacks can be prevented or greatly reduced. In this article, we’ll break down why chargebacks happen and the practical steps merchants can take to reduce them in 2025. 

High-risk merchants face a unique set of challenges – from payment processor instability and elevated chargeback rates to regulatory complexity. These obstacles can hinder growth and create operational uncertainty. Navigating these hurdles requires the right partner. 

CBD and hemp merchants are traditionally labeled as “high-risk” leading to difficulties finding a payment processor. That’s why Valmar is considered the best payment processor for CBD and Hemp merchants in 2025.

I was recently contacted by the owner of a CBD eCommerce business. He had been using Square for payment processing since he opened his business and suddenly was told his account was going to be shut down.  He needed a new payment processor ASAP to keep his business up and running!