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Latest posts across our domainsAs the fall season approaches, it's crucial to prepare your roof for the harsh winter ahead. Regular inspections and timely repairs can prevent significant damage and costly repairs down the line.
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Referral marketing can be a powerful way to generate warm leads and build trust. But even a good referral strategy can lose momentum when businesses make simple mistakes. Here are a few common ones to avoid. 1. Only Asking for Referrals Constantly asking customers for referrals can make relationships feel transactional. Instead, focus on delivering an experience people genuinely want to recommend. 2. Making Referrals Complicated If sharing your business requires too many steps, people may simply give up. Make introductions, sharing, and connecting as easy as possible. 3. Forgetting to Follow U
We analyzed billions of transactions on Stripe from January 2022 to March 2026 to understand how card fraud patterns differ by region and country, what's driving those differences, and how businesses can respond.
Last year, Stripe data shows fraud attempts against travel and leisure businesses hit a four-year high. We analyzed payment activity from more than 200,000 active travel and leisure businesses on Stripe to understand where fraud is rising, how effectively it’s being blocked, and what businesses can do in response.
Why do people recommend a business, service, or professional to someone they know? At first glance, referrals may seem like a simple exchange: someone has a good experience and tells another person about it. But behind every referral are powerful psychological factors such as trust, social connection, reciprocity, and confidence . Understanding why people give referrals can help businesses build stronger relationships and create referral strategies that feel natural — not forced. 1. People Share What They Trust Trust is one of the biggest reasons people make recommendations. When someone has a
The SaaSpocalypse was a useful warning for the software industry, but SaaS platforms that help businesses run core operations are more deeply embedded. New platform businesses on Stripe are up 182% year over year.
We analyzed attempted fraud rates and customer abuse patterns on Stripe over the past year and found that AI companies faced 4.3x more fraud attempts than startups overall in Q3 2025.
Your existing customers, partners, and professional connections can be some of your most valuable sources of new business. But referrals rarely happen consistently by accident. A simple strategy can turn those relationships into a reliable growth channel. 1. Start With a Great Customer Experience People recommend businesses they trust. Before building a referral strategy, make sure your product, service, communication, and support give customers a reason to talk about you. A satisfied customer is more likely to become a natural advocate for your brand. 2. Identify Your Best Referral Sources No
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