Sofia Mendoza, Filipino Business & Community Editor

Articles by Sofia Mendoza

Spatula lifting a slice of mushroom and cheese pizza, with parsley, a green sauce bottle and a glass shaker behind

Oct 23, 20269 min read

Online Ordering for Restaurants Without High Delivery App Fees

Learn how Filipino restaurants can set up restaurant online ordering without delivery apps, move regulars to direct orders and keep more of each sale.

Sofia Mendoza

Bakery window display of brownies, macarons, cupcakes and tray bakes on wooden crates with handwritten price cards

Oct 23, 20268 min read

How to Read Your Credit Card Processing Statement Line by Line

Learn how to read a credit card processing statement line by line, calculate your true effective rate, and spot junk fees worth negotiating.

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Businesswoman and businessman in suits shaking hands, double-exposed over a night city skyline

Oct 22, 20268 min read

Zelle, Venmo, or Card Reader: How Should Your Shop Get Paid?

Zelle vs Venmo vs credit card for small business: compare fees, buyer protection, scam risk and record-keeping so you know when to add a card reader.

Sofia Mendoza

Row of nested metal shopping carts lined up beside a steel railing outside a store, in desaturated tones

Oct 22, 202610 min read

Can You Get a Merchant Account With an ITIN?

Learn whether you can get a merchant account with an ITIN, what processors check and how to strengthen an application without an SSN.

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Woman in a sari and gold bangles holding a blue wallet at a market stall with tomatoes, onions and potatoes

Oct 22, 20268 min read

Adding Remittance Services to Your Store: What to Know

Learn how to become a money transfer agent for your store, what licensed providers expect, and the compliance duties that keep padala services legal.

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Older man and a woman holding hands on a living room sofa while looking through an old photo album together

Oct 21, 20269 min read

Payment Processing for Home Care Agencies: A Practical Guide

Set up payment processing for home care agencies: recurring card and ACH billing, family payers and private payment records that protect clients.

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Whole roasted pig on a wooden cutting board

Oct 20, 20269 min read

How to Take Deposits for Lechon and Catering Orders

Learn how to take deposits for catering orders, from lechon to debut parties, with payment links, clear policies and records that hold up in disputes.

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Bowl of noodles with egg and vegetables beside chopsticks and peppers

Oct 20, 20268 min read

Credit Card Processing for Filipino Restaurants: What to Look For

Compare credit card processing for Filipino restaurants: POS features for turo-turo lines, tray deposits, small-ticket pricing and contract red flags.

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Bakers behind a counter piled with breads and pastries

Oct 20, 20269 min read

How to Choose a POS System for Your Filipino Bakery

Choosing a POS system for a Filipino bakery? Learn what speeds the pandesal rush, tracks daily bakes, handles holiday preorders and keeps costs in check.

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Feast of rice, grilled fish, shrimp and fruit spread on banana leaves

Oct 19, 20265 min read

Filipino American Business Payment Processing: A Starter Guide

Filipino American business payment processing made simple: what you need to open a merchant account, pick equipment, compare pricing and avoid delays.

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