Global Payments, Inc., a leading worldwide provider of payment technology and software solutions, today enables Apple's Tap to Pay on iPhone contactless payment acceptance technology for merchants in Taiwan, empowering merchants of all sizes to accept ...

Global Payments Enables Tap to Pay on iPhone for Merchants in Taiwan

Payments firm Payoneer has partnered with online marketplace Etsy to streamline payments for sellers in emerging markets.

Payoneer Makes it Easier for Etsy Sellers to Get Paid

Gaming experts from across the globe will converge at HICC Hyderabad on November 2, as the three-day India Game Developer Conference (IGDC) kicks off in its 15th annual avatar. South Asia's biggest and most significant developer conference is back after last year's resounding success.

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Gaming experts from across the globe will converge at HICC Hyderabad on November 2, as the three-day India Game Developer Conference (IGDC) kicks off in its 15th annual avatar. South Asia’s biggest and most significant developer conference is back after last year’s resounding success.

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Payoneer (NASDAQ: PAYO), the financial technology company empowering the world’s small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to transact, do business, an

Payoneer and Etsy partner to make it easier for sellers in emerging markets to get paid

Payoneer will support Etsy in its expansion of Etsy Payments into emerging markets Payoneer (NASDAQ:PAYO), the financial technology company empowering the world's small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to transact,

Payoneer (NASDAQ: PAYO), the financial technology company empowering the world’s small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to transact, do business and

Payoneer to Report Third Quarter 2023 Results on November 8, 2023

The price-to-earnings ratio for Payoneer Global Inc (NASDAQ: PAYO) is above average at 182.09x. The 36-month beta value for PAYO is also noteworthy at 0.96. There are mixed opinions on the stock, with 10 analysts rating it as a “buy,

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The stock of Payoneer Global Inc (NASDAQ: PAYO) has decreased by -2.38 when compared to last closing price of 5.87. Despite this, the company has experienced a 1.07% gain in its stock price over the last five trading sessions.

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How long has it been since you last used your Payoneer card? Perhaps, like many others around the world, you are wondering whether Payoneer is safe to use again. I used mine just this morning after a few agonizing weeks of insecurity and speculation. It worked like a charm. First, at an ATM, and then, in my local grocery store. We are back to our freelance business baby! In the meantime, I had to use PayPal. I had to pay more and wait longer, but that wasn't my biggest problem. The amount of money that was temporarily locked on my Payoneer card was no more than a hundred bucks. So, my involuntary "transition" wasn't so painful. I did my best to keep it cool. Why So Emotional? Why So Personal? The day when I realized that I would have to stay in line in front of a bank every single week to get my money was the day when I lost it. I had to point fingers. Besides being exposed to the summer heat with a mask glued to my face, I had to play the COVID version of "Russian Roulette" with all those people around me. So, I joined the angry freelance "mob" on social media. My tweet that "money is cheap, trust is priceless" was the furthest I went. I'm aware that some of my freelance fellows made serious threats to Payoneer staff. When I look back on it from today's perspective, I can understand, but I can't justify it. I don't know what exactly went wrong, but long and painful story short, it seems there was a Thanos Wirecard version who snapped his fingers and more than $2B went MIA (missing in action). Just like any freelancer out there who was using Payoneer, I had no clue that Wirecard issued Payoneer cards. I thought that a Payoneer card was a card issued by Payoneer. That was the biggest shock for the global freelance community that relies on Payoneer. Now, from a technical point of view, Payoneer has every right to make their lives easier or their business more profitable by having someone else deal with all those cards. At the same time, we, the freelancers, have every right to be angry at Payoneer for not making that fine print a little bit more obvious. All water and freelancer tears under the bridge, let's not forget the billion-dollar question that's on everybody's mind. Is Payoneer Safe? Can It Happen Again? All things considered, Payoneer managed to land on its business feet. And, what about the damage report, Mr. Spock? Well, we were all shaken, but not stirred, and far away from being burned. Here's an 8-year-old picture of me pointing at my very first Payoneer card that's framed and hung on my living room's wall. As you can see, I haven't lost weight nor my faith in Payoneer. It's up to Payoneer whether they're going to take over the issuing of cards or leave it to someone else - preferably someone more reliable. It's up to me to decide whether or not I'm going to continue using Payoneer as my preferred withdrawal method. Have We All Learned Our Lessons? I used to think that freelancers (remote workers) aren't exactly COVID-proof, but at least, more immune to the cursed year of 2020. Not anymore. We don't need Thanos and the Infinity Stones to collapse the entire freelance industry. However, we needed the real superheroes, even more powerful than the Avengers, to save Payoneer from a disaster that seemed imminent and inevitable. Payoneer "Avengers" can't go back in time and change the painful past, but they can certainly think hard about our freelance future. How long has it been since you last used your Payoneer card? Perhaps, like many others around the world, you are wondering whether Payoneer is safe to use again. I used mine just this morning after a few agonizing weeks of insecurity and speculation. It worked like a charm. First, at an ATM, and then, in my local grocery store. We are back to our freelance business baby! In the meantime, I had to use PayPal. I had to pay more and wait longer, but that wasn't my biggest problem. The amount of money that was temporarily locked on my Payoneer card was no more than a hundred bucks. So, my involuntary "transition" wasn't so painful. I did my best to keep it cool. Why So Emotional? Why So Personal? The day when I realized that I would have to stay in line in front of a bank every single week to get my money was the day when I lost it. I had to point fingers. Besides being exposed to the summer heat with a mask glued to my face, I had to play the COVID version of "Russian Roulette" with all those people around me. So, I joined the angry freelance "mob" on social media. My tweet that "money is cheap, trust is priceless" was the furthest I went. I'm aware that some of my freelance fellows made serious threats to Payoneer staff. When I look back on it from today's perspective, I can understand, but I can't justify it. I don't know what exactly went wrong, but long and painful story short, it seems there was a Thanos Wirecard version who snapped his fingers and more than $2B went MIA (missing in action). more than $2B went MIA Just like any freelancer out there who was using Payoneer, I had no clue that Wirecard issued Payoneer cards. I thought that a Payoneer card was a card issued by Payoneer. That was the biggest shock for the global freelance community that relies on Payoneer. Now, from a technical point of view, Payoneer has every right to make their lives easier or their business more profitable by having someone else deal with all those cards. At the same time, we, the freelancers, have every right to be angry at Payoneer for not making that fine print a little bit more obvious. All water and freelancer tears under the bridge, let's not forget the billion-dollar question that's on everybody's mind. Is Payoneer Safe? Can It Happen Again? All things considered, Payoneer managed to land on its business feet. And, what about the damage report, Mr. Spock? Well, we were all shaken, but not stirred, and far away from being burned. Here's an 8-year-old picture of me pointing at my very first Payoneer card that's framed and hung on my living room's wall. As you can see, I haven't lost weight nor my faith in Payoneer. It's up to Payoneer whether they're going to take over the issuing of cards or leave it to someone else - preferably someone more reliable. It's up to me to decide whether or not I'm going to continue using Payoneer as my preferred withdrawal method. Have We All Learned Our Lessons? I used to think that freelancers (remote workers) aren't exactly COVID-proof, but at least, more immune to the cursed year of 2020. Not anymore. We don't need Thanos and the Infinity Stones to collapse the entire freelance industry. However, we needed the real superheroes, even more powerful than the Avengers, to save Payoneer from a disaster that seemed imminent and inevitable. Payoneer "Avengers" can't go back in time and change the painful past, but they can certainly think hard about our freelance future.

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Let's learn about via these 62 free stories. They are ordered by most time reading created on HackerNoon. Visit the to find the most read stories about any technology. Freelancers /Learn Repo 1. Two Years an Upwork Slave: How to Own Freelancers and Sue Those You Can’t Own So, my story goes, one day I decided that enough is enough and it’s about time for me to part ways with Upwork. Once my beloved platform has rubbed me the wrong way more than once. I was free to opt in. So, I’m free to opt out. Right? You are free to join and you are free to say goodbye. This is what freelancing is supposed to be all about — freedom. Right again? Well, it turns out that there’s a catch — an Upwork legal catch. 2. A Farewell To FREE Upwork Connects — Cherish Your Freelance Moments Today is the day when you have to PAY-TO-PLAY on Upwork! 3. Our Approach Matching the Right Freelancer to Job Opportunities! Looking for a suitable freelancer for your project? Here's the full guide how to search freelancers in easy steps and hire them. 4. Fixing The Parkison's Effect: How Freelance Writers can meet up with Schedule Parkinson’s Effect is all about an overlooked barrier to efficient time management summarised as; every task takes exactly the amount of time you devote to it. 5. Hiring Freelance Developers? Here's What You Need to Know Hiring freelance developers can provide you with many benefits over hiring full-time software developers. The most important benefit of hiring a freelance developer is that they are more affordable. Companies can avoid spending money on a yearly salary and benefits, and instead just pay for the work being done on their project. There is also a global network of talent that can be provided to you by utilizing freelance platforms, which we will discuss shortly. Working with a freelance developer allows your company’s operations to stay lean because you can hire freelance developers as needed and cut down on expenses. 6. Top 3 AI Apps for Freelancers You Might Not Know About We want to highlight several applications that make freelance life easier and work more productive. 7. Why Did Upwork, Fiverr, and Freelancer Stocks Drop by 60% in 6 Months? The “pillars” of our freelance industry have collapsed spectacularly! 8. Behind Business Insider Story About Upwork Success Credit Business Insider 9. Do Freelancers Sell Out By Getting A Full Time Job? Reflecting on "selling out" as a freelancer and how getting a full time job altered my perspective 10. Hey, Be Careful! Remote Work and Freelance Can Mess Up Your Life Remote work and freelance can mess up your life. Here's why and what you should do. 11. 5 Reasons Why Upwork Sucks for Writers I will give you a handful of reasons why I think Upwork isn’t a writer-friendly place. 12. Upwork Freelancers Under BlackRock: The Masters of the Freelance Universe The future of work is remote. But, now that you know who holds the keys to your freelance future, how do you feel about it? 13. Hacking The Future of the Gig Economy Today’s popular gig work consists of: Uber and Lyft, or other rideshare driving, freelance writing, food delivery through the likes of Postmates, Uber Eats, and DoorDash, side-job skilled labor and, errand running, and more. Although the high-demand of gig work has influenced the misconception of its age, you should know gig work has provided civilians with a flexible option in earning currency since 1915. Given the historical and economical changes in the availability of gig work, workers and brands are calling on the country’s legislature to change with the times. 14. Freelance Developers and Startups: A Love-Hate Relationship in the Silicon Valley There is no such thing as perfect relationships. Especially in business. Especially between startups and freelancers. They meet, they fall in love, they argue, they make up, they fall in love again, and at the end the day they depend on each other badly. But who is the ‘bad guy’ in this story: contractors or entrepreneurs? Who is using whom? Is there a right answer at all? As always, there are two sides to every story. 15. What Are Pros and Cons of the Top Five Freelance Websites for Clients and Freelancers? It's always fair to compare! 16. Types And Differences of Remote Workers It’s been more than two decades since the term ‘digital nomad’ came to be. In the time since, people have shown they have a lot of imagination when it comes to their remote work-enabled lifestyles. Some stay in one place and lead an otherwise normal life while others use the flexibility of remote work to travel continuously, or at least regularly. As a result, the world of remote work has become a diverse ecosystem where people have varying degrees of commitment and availability, as well as a broad array of purposes for working remotely. 17. Why The Majority of Freelancers Fail at Upwork Project Proposals The excellent proposal is what makes a difference between successful and struggling freelancers. 18. Is Payoneer Safe Again? - Payoneer Avengers vs. Wirecard Thanos How long has it been since you last used your Payoneer card? Perhaps, like many others around the world, you are wondering whether Payoneer is safe to use again. 19. The "Golden Million" Upwork Freelancers: Between Conspiracy Theory and Business Reality You have probably heard and read about the “Golden Billion” conspiracy theory. 20. Meet the Writer: Michael Brooks, Founder/CEO at goLance An award-winning entrepreneur, speaker, and author guides you through the new remote world. 21. Top Five Common Mistakes New Freelancers Make Photo by chuttersnap on Unsplash 22. 3 Major Tax Deductions for Entrepreneurs If you’re an entrepreneur, you understand the importance of managing the administrative side of your business. You also know how much of a pain it is (and the time it consumes) to ensure that you stay on track. 23. What Should You Do If Upwork Sends You a “Dear John” Letter? "We are contacting you to let you know we have suspended your access to Upwork indefinitely." 24. Upwork Costs: From Nada To Prada The best things in freelance life are supposed to be FREE! Right? 25. How to Make Money on Fiverr as a Freelancer If you have online skills and know how to make money on Fiverr, your earning potential is endless. 26. 4 Ways to Deal with Clients Who Ghost You at Payment Time A lowdown for freelance designers on how to deal with design clients who go invisible when they need to pay you without burning the bridge entirely. 27. How Freelancing Can Help You Make Money With Your Skills But why should you sell your skills on online platforms?
There are many reasons — so many that we've compiled them into this guide... 28. From Getting Over a 1-star Upwork Review to Becoming a 5-star Freelancer It takes more than one bad review to shake a good freelancer’s self-confidence. 29. Freelancing vs. The Gig Economy Is it too much to say that the gig economy’s good name is damaged beyond repair? 30. Agent Smith, Take Me Back to The 9-to-5 Matrix Freedom is the most expensive word in freelancing. 31. Techniques To Deal with Ultra-Tight Deadlines Here are some tips that I use to efficiently meet strict deadlines. 32. A Guide to Finding and Hiring Quality Freelancers for Web Development So, you are ready to create a killer web design and build an online presence. You already have excellent ideas for blog posts and landing pages. Now it is time 33. Escaping the Shadow of the Freelance Flag The classification process based on freelance flags is brutal and biased. 34. How Fiverr Freelancers Can Help Your Nonprofit In this post, we'll discuss the benefits of hiring freelancers at your nonprofit through Fiverr. 35. Leaving Upwork Neverland I left Upwork after seven years...for good. 36. One Hour of "Effective" Freelance Work is Worth 3 Hours in a 9-5 Job One effective freelance working hour is worth two or three regular 9-to-5 working hours. 37. How Upwork Turned Freelancers Against Each Other Photo by cloudvisual.co.uk on Unsplash 38. How Freelancers Can Solve Proof of Income Issue When Renting This article features all the possible ways through which you can rent your dream apartment being a freelancer and not worry about the lack of employee benefits 39. 20 Free Job Sites for Freelance Developers and Coders Freelancing comes with its pros and cons. The advantages of doing freelance work are known by many but the disadvantages are discussed very rarely. One of the main concerns of freelancers is that sometimes work is not steady or they do not know where to look for work. To help you out, we have compiled a comprehensive list of 20 free job sites for remote jobs where you can browse opportunities related to web development and coding. 40. How To Make a Living Freelancing and Working Remotely Working remotely has become familiar with fewer people working in offices and more from their own homes. Freelancers generally set their own work hours. 41. Is Upwork The Next Wework? What do Upwork and Wework have in common? 42. What to Do with Unresponsive Clients? There's no freelancer that's immune to this unwanted scenario. How we handle this situation is what makes all the difference. 43. The Controversy of Naming Upwork TIME's 100 Most Influential Companies of 2022 Instead of high-fiving Upwork, I will give you five reasons why this naming is controversial. 44. Let’s Talk About Fees, You Busy Freelance Bees! The necessary evil. For freelancers they are always too high. For freelance platforms always too low. Is there such a thing as a win-win percentage? 45. Everyone Should Have A Decentralized Company On The Blockchain Metis, a decentralized framework to support the creation and management of decentralized companies, has announced that Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder of CasperLabs Medha Parlikar is joining the team as an advisor. The partnership comes ahead of the launch of the Casper network mainnet scheduled for the first quarter of 2021. 46. Digital Marketing Quotes To Keep You Motivated As a digital marketer, I have learned a lot from my success and my failures. I like to use resonant quotes to keep me inspired, so I thought 47. Upwork Second Quarter 2019 Financial Report: Titanic Orchestra At Their Finest What's the best way to analyze a public company's financial report for the second quarter? Well, I think you should keep it simple. 48. How To Protect Your Big Idea When Hiring a Freelancer Hiring freelancers or independent contractors is a great way to get specific tasks done without having to hire more full-time employees. This can save you time and money; you won’t have to go through a lengthy interview and hiring process or provide benefits like health insurance. 49. A Brief History of Fiverr's Out-of-Tune Marketing Campaigns The first law of thermodynamics says that you can't get something for nothing, or can you?! 50. How I Designed, Built and Launched a product over the Weekend - A Breakdown of Events Earlier this year, I launched a side project of mine called Lancerlist which is a platform that allows companies to find freelancers in their city. 51. Is There A Black Market For Freelance Accounts? Do you want to sell or buy a freelance account? 52. Upwork vs. Nebojsa Todorovic As this year's nominee for the Most Controversial Writer of the Year Hacker Noon Award, I couldn't possibly wish for better circumstances and time to write this story. 53. Meet the Writer: Hacker Noon's Contributor Temidayo Jacob, Freelance Tech Writer My name is Temidayo Jacob. I'm a freelance tech writer with a passion for exploring the latest advancements in marketing tech, business tech, and health tech. 54. Should Freelancers Treat Their Clients As Best Friends? You aren't freelancing to make friends, but to get paid for proper work. 55. The Gig Economy Beyond Borders: How Borderless Finance Can Revolutionize the Future of Remote Work Gig economy and WFH are becoming increasingly popular, and global lockdown measures have introduced companies globally to the transformative qualities of WFH. 56. Is Upwork Posting Fake Jobs To Keep Freelancers Bidding? [A Deep Dive] You read about Upwork's "fake review farms" here on Hacker Noon. How do you feel about "fake job farms?" Are you shocked, disappointed, or furious? I guess, it depends on whether you are an Upwork's freelancer or investor. 57. Gig Sites Aren't for those Struggling to Find New Clients - Target A Niche Instead I've spent two months with a client going back and forth on a project. It doesn't seem like we are anywhere close to a finalization. 58. How to Become a Successful Freelance Copywriter Making the shift from full-time employment to freelance can be frustrating. Our handy guide will help you ace the transition and earn 6-figure income in no time 59. Graphic Designer Tips: How to Communicate With Your Clients Client-oriented approach tips that help to build smooth and productive communication with clients. 60. Dr. Seuss Goes Remote: Oh, the Places You’ll Go I was trying to explain to my kids why they should be excited about the growth of the remote business model. I’ve worked remotely for most of their lives, so they couldn’t understand what it was like when people went to offices, commuted long hours, and did their work surrounded by others. That’s what motivated me to explain remote work to them in a way they could easily comprehend. 61. A Guide to Open Enrollment and the Health Insurance Marketplace Navigating the American Health Insurance system is a little tricky. Many countries have what is called a single payer healthcare system covered by taxpayer dollars. Those taxes cover the costs of essential healthcare for all residents and are paid out by the government. 62. How My Hacker Noon Stories Impacted Upwork Stock Prices If you think that a small story can't make a big splash, then, good luck with that! Thank you for checking out the 62 most read stories about Freelancers on HackerNoon. to find the most read stories about any technology. Visit the /Learn Repo

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"What are the qualities of a good application for and, maybe, ?" I asked myself as I thought of an application for a product that targets these demographics. Gen Z Millennials It is a no-brainer that proper research ought to follow any product development for a target audience. While many companies excel at product research, they fail to research and consider how to present their products to their target audience. Buyers’ personas should also inform application development, not just your marketing content. In the era of simplifying customers’ access to a brand’s services, applications have become important. There are more than computers; so, mobile phone applications are a better investment to reach more people. smartphone users Thus, if you are targeting Gen Z with a product, it is only proper to understand their smartphone behaviors as a guide to developing an application for them. First, why should you invest in a good app? Reasons for Phone Applications You need to meet your customers at their place of convenience, especially when they have many options to explore. To streamline business processes and automate administrative tasks. To collect and easily track customer insights. Building an app helps you give your clients more chances to explore your business. So, here are some qualities of a good application for a Gen Z (and millennial) target. Smooth User Interface The user interface refers to the area where users interact with and through your app. It is a point of interaction with your company, however, through the phone app. UI is a combination of appearance, the arrangement of widgets (buttons or options they’d click), and the functionality of these widgets as they appear to your users. The Gen Z population is often about promptness and 'vibes'. With ‘vibes’, they mean something easily reasonable to them. What they can relate to. Something that communicates a feeling to them just by its looks and organization. So, your app should be that. Duolingo, Duo for short—an AI-powered language teaching application— has an impressive user interface. Duo has a straightforward home page and simple, discoverable icons. No page congestion! The user can easily find whatever option they need. Learning progress is shown on the homepage, which you can scroll through. They have also managed to use interesting and contrasting but complementary colors that appeal to users. The design, icons, and characters are all fun (they chose a cartoonish theme), and it paid off for them. Does this work for Gen Z? Let’s look at the statistics. So, multiplied by the age groups that fall between 15 and 40 account for Gen Z and Millennials. The outcome demonstrates that the UI works for the demographics. 45 million users You should factor in the Because, how interesting an interface is, determines how long your users will stay. And, of course, the kind of content available to explore. Duo has an average use of 15 minutes per day. average time spent on your mobile application. Speed Everyone wants speed. It shouldn’t take longer than 4 seconds for your applications to load (in the worst-case scenario) when targeting millennials and Gen Zs. Your app must be fast and responsive. Swift apps enhance the user experience (UX) and lead to higher client engagement and conversions. There is no excuse for slow applications. You may be tempted to say, "But my application is e-commerce; there are too many products, so it can’t load fast." Then you have not learned about , the number-one most popular and most used application in the Apple Store in 2023. Temu It is an e-commerce application with incredible speed. Ideally, it only takes , on average, for an application to delay, and these target populations are already moving on to something else. 2 seconds Take Instagram, for instance, how long can you wait for an image to load or for a video to play before you swipe up to the next piece of content? (I guess how long you wait depends on your age profile.) Here Are Some Things to Look Out for if You Want a Fast Loading Time Use top-rated servers; do not overburden your portion of the server, and do not host on an inefficient cloud server. Fix bugs and provide regular and improved software updates. Discourage bulky source code. Enable browser caching. Use data compression, but not at the expense of quality. Collect performance reports and feedback. The best way to improve your app is to take your users’ feedback seriously. In my experience using mobile app, among others, you can’t help but be thrilled by its swiftness. In my experience, there was less than a 2-second load time. The interface is straightforward, simple, and responsive. Dawn AI’s The only time you have an expected delay is the load time to generate your themed images, which is considerably understandable because the AI generates multiple pictures possible with your chosen theme. Although that can be better, looks like the is having other issues with a workable business model. company mobile application has a similarly seamless experience. Payoneer’s Also, make your apps compatible with a VPN. In my experience, for instance, WhatsApp is one of the applications that has a lag time when connected to a VPN. Sometimes, when on VPN, the app does not give notifications until you open it. While has become a daily utility, your app may not have made a name for itself as the ‘green app'. So, you need to test your app’s speed with different criteria, including VPN connections. WhatsApp To get a competitive advantage, you have to dance to the tune of your audience. Security Data privacy and protection are two reasons why many people use VPNs. 39% of all VPN users are 16 to 22, and only 16% are older than 55. 69% of all VPN users are male. These figures give you a cue about how seriously these age groups take security. With different mobile apps using multilevel protection for access to mobile apps and blockchain, Gen Z and Millennials have high-security expectations that you cannot afford to disappoint. Your application should be secure enough for users’ data to be protected. Although some apps may not need customers’ data to work, healthcare and fintech apps cannot do without customers’ private data. So, your application should promise and maintain security. Your app should be verified and protected in the app stores. Do not seek unnecessary app permissions from users, keep apps updated and verified, and include a credible developer name. Those are some tips to foster users’ trust. See Temu’s marketing points, speed, security, and communication. Although I have seen better UI elsewhere, this is definitely not bad. Doing something right gave them the number 1 spot in the app store. Communication Finally, communication is an aspect of your app that you should invest in, especially in-app communication. This target audience wants everything quick and easy. Foster communication by enabling user support. Even if the app does not need the internet to function, provide a way for users to report an issue or speak to a customer support agent. The earlier the response time is, the better for everyone. A prompt response is enough to cause you a sale. Have an FAQ section for issues you suspect may be challenging about the app or your services. You may also take advantage of AI technology to integrate a into your communication section. chatbot Also, allow in-app browsing and interaction with the web. The recent trend in apps is that they can process links without switching to or referring to a browser application. For instance, Gmail offers an in-app browsing session when you click a link from the app. So, if you click "back", it will take you to the previous session on the app. Closing Remark Ultimately, than the generations before them. They have changed the way businesses and app developers build their apps. Hence, you have to invest in speed and convenience. Gen Z’s patience is thinner Do not forget that a user interface can either inspire or discourage your users. A good UI can foster longer interaction times with your app.

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Welcome to my meet the entrepreneurs Interview Series, where I interview impactful leaders and ask them to share tips and techniques that have benefited them, both in their personal and professional lives. This interview is with , Co-Founder & CEO of . Alon Lev Qwak About Alon: Alon Lev is the Co-Founder & CEO of Qwak; before Qwak, Alon was the VP Data & Site manager of Payoneer, where he led and managed all the data products and initiatives. Previous to that, he was head of DB infrastructure at Israel defense forces. What are your main productivity tips? Make sure you’re always in motion, it is great to take time to think, but it can be harmful if done too much. What is your favorite drink? Coke Zero. How do you deal with stress and anxiety? Take my dog for a walk. Your tips for aspiring entrepreneurs? Every great idea started with most people saying it isn’t gonna work. Who in the Tech industry would you like to meet for lunch? Brian Chesky, Airbnb’s co-founder, I think that one of the most interesting things is to build a whole new category with exciting tools, mind-shift, and a bit of technology. If you could live anywhere, where would it be? Israel / London. What is your favorite book recommendation? Not a book person. Why are you in Tech? I don’t see any other choice; every sector today is being led by Tech, from health to finance and transportation; they all made amazing progress thanks to Tech innovation. About Qwak: simplifies the deployment and integration of machine learning at scale. Qwak’s ML Engineering Platform empowers data science and ML engineering teams to unblock the full realization of machine learning for the business. By abstracting the complexities of model deployment, integration, and optimization, Qwak brings agility and high velocity to all ML initiatives designed to transform business, innovate and create competitive advantage. Qwak Also published here

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Any business setup whether small or large will get to a point every now and then when they have to accept payments or send out the same. A business owner usually takes this very seriously as they cannot afford to make mistakes. There are several payment tools and platforms for accepting and processing payments but not all payment processors are the right fit. Some people may be living in countries where some payment platforms are not accepted. It could also be that some of the platforms do not have the features that are needed for your small business to grow. With all these in mind, let us take a look at some incredibly useful online payment platforms for small businesses. PayPal When , you want to be able to get on to the platform as easily and quickly as possible so that you can conclude quickly and attend to other matters concerning your business. This is where Paypal comes in. This payment solution is a leading international e-commerce platform with more than 150 million customers globally. Paypal provides a wide variety of options for small business owners. making or receiving payments The Paypal payment standard is the most popular payment solution that small businesses love the most. It is popular because it helps you get online easily and quickly too. The fee is 2.9% plus $0.30 per transaction and there is a monthly volume discount which can be as low as 1.9% plus $0.30. For a pro solution, the fee is $35 monthly. Authorize.net Authorize.net is a visa solution that is a payment gateway provider. It is there to help merchants and businesses to accept credit cards and electronic check payments securely through e-commerce websites. It is not a household name but it has been a back-end payments processor for a long time. Authorize.net has payment service offerings that have been primarily focused on very innovative payment technologies. It also backs these services up with advanced fraud protection features and support for recurring billing subscriptions. Authorize.net can now process payments for both physical and online merchants using a single processing engine. This payment platform is a good fit for small businesses. WePay This is another online payment platform that is regularly patronized by small businesses. WePay works in such a way that it can be fully integrated into the look of your business website thereby making an extension of your brand. This payment solution helps you to customize everything like confirmation emails, customer support emails, credit card statements, checkout forms, and even mobile transactions. It also provides on-the-go payment capability with a mobile chip card reader, fulfillment service, and mobile SDKs. This makes it possible to embed payments into a single mobile app for a better user experience. Shopify When you own a small business, you may also want to accept payments in-store just like you receive online. This is what Shopify is for. In fact, sales that you make online and in-store get synchronized through the payment platform so that you can easily track inventory and analyze the data that comes with sales. You will need this for the growth of your small business. you to build a customizable online store so that you can accept orders and payments online. It also aligns with your shipping carrier. Shopify’s free card reader is useful in accepting in-person payments. Shopify allows Flint This is a useful online payment platform for those who like the idea of accepting payments on their phones but not with attachments. Flint has an app that securely scans a customer’s credit card number without the need for an attachment or dongle. It also allows business owners to accept cash and checks. It also sends invoices and issues coupons to customers via email. There is a flat rate of 2.9% plus $0.30 for key entries, online sales, and invoice payments. This is particularly useful;l for small businesses. Choosing the right digital banking solution There are a number of digital banking solutions like Neat, Currenxie, Payoneer, WorldFirst, Airwallex, and Statrys. However, the most commonly used solutions are Currenxie and Statrys on online payment platforms. They have so many features in common that are beneficial to small businesses when sending or accepting payments. About 11 currencies can be transacted on each of them, some of which are USD, EUR, and HKD. Zero minimum balances are allowed and corporate card services are available for both of them which makes international payments or receivables easier. There are however some advantages of one over the other as they are both available on payment marketplaces like Paypal, Shopify, WeChat Pay, and Alipay. Airwallex has no sanctions and goes through even to high-risk countries, Statrys doesn’t go through to all countries, only Hong Kong, the British Virgin Islands, and Singapore. So, for a small business owner, you should choose an online payment platform after considering their Airwallex, FINTECH options to see which one fits your needs. Currenxie vs Statrys Final Word In those days, how small businesses handled payments was a basic decision like the use of cash and checks via a merchant account. The digital age nowadays has given customers flexibility in how they can pay. There are so many online payment platforms today and more are emerging with the plan to make payments easier, faster, and safe. As a small business owner, you can consider some of the options above for less fees and an opportunity to grow your business.

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