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Secure Payment Processing Solutions for Enterprises
Learn how secure payment processing solutions help enterprises protect transactions, support compliance, and streamline operations with trusted systems.
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Step-by-Step Guide to Preparing a Cash Flow Statement
If you've ever felt like your business is doing well but your bank balance doesn’t reflect it, you're not alone. The answer often lies in your cash flow. That’s where the cash flow statement comes in. It reveals what’s really happening with your money.

Understanding Income Statements for Smarter Financial Decisions
Understanding your business’s financial health doesn’t have to be complicated. At the core of it all is a document you’ve probably seen before but might not fully understand. It’s called the income statement.

Direct vs Indirect Costs: What’s the Difference?
Knowing where your money goes is essential to running a profitable business. Whether you're quoting a job, reviewing your financial reports, or preparing for tax time, one concept that comes up again and again is the difference between direct cost and indirect cost.

Pinch Joins Fiserv – What This Means for Our Customers
We're excited to share some big news: Pinch Payments has officially joined the Fiserv family! 🎉

February Merchant Masterclass: Unlocking the Full Potential of Pinch Payments
The February Merchant Masterclass was a fantastic opportunity for our community to dive deeper into the powerful features of Pinch Payments. Our goal? To help businesses of all sizes get paid faster, streamline payment processes, and build stronger client relationships – all while making it as easy as possible.

How a New Recruitment Startup Used Pinch Payments to Avoid Common Pitfalls
Starting a new business comes with a long list of challenges, and for service-based startups, cash flow and debt management are among the most stressful. For Brisbane-based recruitment agency Fynd, getting off the ground without these headaches was essential. Here’s how Fynd, with a little help from Pinch Payments, transformed their operations

Streamline Payments and Contracts with Pinch and Annature Integration
At Pinch Payments, we're always looking for ways to simplify and enhance the payment process for our customers. That’s why we’re excited to announce a powerful new integration with Annature, the #1 rated e-signature and identity verification platform on the Xero App Store. Together, Pinch Payments and Annature are making it easier than ever for

10 Ways to Protect Your Customers from Payment Fraud
Now more than ever, protecting your customer from payment fraud is crucial for maintaining trust and safeguarding your brand. As merchants, it's vital to take seriously—not just to comply with regulations, but to prevent financial losses and protect your reputation. With increasing cyber threats, robust security measures and proactive fraud

Pinch vs. Punch - How Your Customers Feel About Surcharging
The act of passing on payment processing fees, better known as surcharging, has become a fact of life for Australian consumers.
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