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Whether you are a consumer or a business owner, chances are high that you interact with merchant services daily. Merchant services make paying for goods and services far more convenient for all parties involved on either end of the transaction. Weave’s payment processing solutions for merchant services are among the best of the best when Read More...

Have you ever called your business to find out what your customers experience on the other end of the phone line? Did it make you cringe? The saying, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression,” applies perfectly to a phone system. When someone calls you, the experience they have on the Read More...

If you’ve begun the process of evaluating VoIP systems, you’ve probably had to consider several factors, such as your call volume, business size, and organizational structure. But have you wondered whether you should use hardphones or softphones? This guide will help you understand the differences and make a decision that’s right for where your business Read More...

Large companies are swallowing up small businesses at an alarming rate. Their deep pockets and resources give them access to enterprise tools that allow them to easily scale and grow. Enterprise phone solutions give large companies a significant edge, providing them with key tools and information they need to support their customers and make critical Read More...

Is VoIP right for your business? Or should you stick with your current telephone system? If you’ve been considering a new phone system, then you’ve likely come across the acronym VoIP, which is short for Voice over Internet Protocol. It’s also referred to as internet calling because it involves making and receiving phone calls via Read More...

In modern societies, veterinary clinics play a much different role than they did in the past. At the beginning of the 20th century, people contacted vets to save their horses and cows from disease because these animals were part of their economic livelihood. As machines took over as the primary means of assisting humans with Read More...

In today’s marketplace, small businesses face numerous challenges. These challenges include problems as wide-ranging as client dependence, founder dependence, constant fatigue, money management, and the age-old issue of quality versus growth. Factor in the difficulty of surviving in an economy full of well-established companies and multinational corporations and it’s no wonder so many small businesses Read More...
Despite their ease of use, communications in the 21st century have become increasingly complex. We’ve come a long way from the telegraph and the Pony Express. In one day, most of us engage in communications as wide-ranging as phone calls, text messages, emails, blog posts, video conferences, and good old-fashioned snail mail. These various types Read More...

All businesses have a strategy. This strategy is often disjointed, undefined, and barely noticeable, but nonetheless, it’s there. At the other end of the spectrum, the most successful and profitable businesses have a strategy that’s structured, clearly defined, and reliable. Part of any good business strategy involves customer engagement. Current business lexicon includes the term Read More...

The communication methods, platforms, and devices available to modern businesses and consumers are numerous and diverse. Having all of these tools immediately accessible can be both a blessing and a curse. We frequently find ourselves multitasking, tangled in a web of group chats, email chains, video conferences, and social media updates. Sometimes this web makes Read More...

If you don’t have a lot (or any) reviews, it can be intimidating to get the process underway. You might not know the best way to ask for customer reviews, or you might be nervous about rejection. The good news is that 70 percent of people will leave a review for a business if they’re Read More...

You might be the best in the world at what you do, and you could have the best advertising strategy in town, but if you don’t keep an eye on your online reputation, your business could suffer. When it comes to your business, there’s a lot you can control. Your website, your social media profiles, Read More...