Stripe is a pay-as-you-go payment processing platform with flat-rate, transaction-based fees. Overall, you’ll pay 2.9% plus 30 cents per transaction to accept card payments online and 2.7% plus 5 cents to accept in-person payments with Stripe. It does not charge monthly or annual fees. In general, the only costs you’ll incur will be transaction fees, otherwise known as credit card processing … Read More
Stripe payments and why we use it
What is Stripe? When customers pay your business for products or services using cash or a check, those payments can be deposited into the business bank account. However, if they want to make payments using a credit card, you’ll need a payment processor. As a payment processor, Stripe allows business owners to accept payments from credit and debit cards and … Read More
A breakdown of Etsy fees: how much of a cut does Etsy take?
On the surface Etsy looks very alluring to get your own web store off the ground cheaply. BUT be careful of all the hidden costs and overall fess of the platform, you may be surprised. Here at Canuck Co, we intend to simplify all fess and cut the “hidden fees” out completely. Canuck Co fees are simple.. 4% of the … Read More
Google My Business – What is it and why we use it
Adding your business to Google My Business can seem redundant. After all, you already have a contact page, a listed address, a phone number. Google knows how to crawl your site and list that information without you having to lift a finger. What more could you need out of your Google listing? It turns out there’s a lot more you … Read More
Responding to reviews
Responding to your customers’ reviews matters- so let’s talk about how you can start leaving great responses today. Here’s what you’ll find in this article. Why Responding to Reviews is Important How to Respond to Negative Reviews Negative Review Response Templates Asking a Customer to Delete a Review How to Respond to Positive Reviews Positive Review Response Templates Responding to … Read More
Using Facebook for Business
Every small business should be on Facebook. With more than 2.27 billion monthly users, small businesses can use Facebook in a number of ways to promote services, increase customer support and boost recognition. Using Facebook for business may seem difficult, because its rules and algorithms change frequently. However, with the right strategies, Facebook is one of the best tools for targeting … Read More