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?? As we close out the week, take a moment to review your February Merchant Services statement. ?? Look for chargebacks, unexpected fees, non-compliance charges, or any alerts about upcoming changes. ?? Once you've reviewed it, reach out to your agent for a statement review. They can help you identify anything you may have missed and ensure that changes—like equipment updates or new card acceptance methods—don’t result in unnecessary fees or risk to your business. ?? A quick check now can help you avoid surprises later. If you have any questions or need recommendations for reviewing your statements, don’t hesitate to reach out! ?? Fun Fact: Card brands like Visa and Mastercard typically update their fees twice a year, in April and October. These updates can affect interchange rates, processing fees, and other associated costs. For instance, you may see a notice like this on your statement: "THE CARD BRANDS HAVE ANNOUNCED CHANGES, EFFECTIVE APRIL 2025, THAT MAY IMPACT YOUR COST OF CARD ACCEPTANCE. YOU MAY SEE AN INCREASE IN CERTAIN CARD NETWORK PASSTHROUGH FEES, INCLUDING CHANGES TO INTERCHANGE, ASSESSMENT RATES, AND INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATIONS. THESE FEES WILL BE PASSTHROUGH AND REFLECTED IN YOUR APRIL 2025 STATEMENT." ?? Stay ahead of these changes to keep your business running smoothly! ?? Feel like something’s missing from your statement? Share your thoughts or questions in the comments below, and let’s discuss how to keep your business on track! #MerchantServices #BusinessTips #ExpenseManagement #SmallBusiness

?? Join Today’s H7 Huddle Mastermind Discussion! ?? Topic: How do you create stakeholders with the people you hire? ?? ?? Why would you want to create stakeholders? ?? How do you effectively create them? Building a business isn’t just about hiring employees—it’s about creating stakeholders who are invested in success. Let’s dive into this conversation together! I invite H7 members and guests to join our mastermind discussion where we share insights, grow our businesses, and help others do the same. ?? Join us today at 2:00 PM CT, Nathan Rosenlund, Kristen Kramer, John Grace, Nathan Grossman, and me Stacy Klone, today! Register here: https://lnkd.in/g7wbE5gk Tagging a few I know could bring value to our conversation: Kim Hayes, Kelley Marie Seriano, Suzanne Allen, Gloria Russell, Marco Torres, Pam Greb, John Gies, Matt Hall, Jeremy Miller, Jeremy Kanne, Andy Strandquist, Joanne Ziolkowski, MBA, LSSBB, Tony Carnesi, JP Van Steerteghem Let’s build something great—together! ?? #Networking #BusinessGrowth #H7Huddle #Stakeholders

?? Struggling with Employee Retention? You Might Be Missing a Piece! ?? 30% of new hires quit within their first 30 days. If you've experienced this, you know how frustrating—and costly—it can be. ?? Maybe the missing piece isn’t the employee… but the process. As someone who regularly gathers payroll quotes for businesses, I often hear the same concerns: ?? The hire seemed great… but didn’t work out. ?? Onboarding felt rushed or unclear. ?? Company culture wasn’t what they expected. That’s why I want to introduce you to T.J. Butler at 45 Solutions. He helps businesses put better hiring, onboarding, and culture strategies in place—so new hires stay and succeed. If any of these challenges sound familiar, let's chat—I’d be happy to introduce you to T.J. He just might be the missing piece your business needs! #Hiring #Onboarding #CompanyCulture #EmployeeRetention #HRSolutions

I've been wondering—does having a personal LinkedIn page and a business page justify the extra time? Like many of you, I've attended events and heard speakers emphasize the importance of having both. But here's the thing—I don't use LinkedIn to make a direct sale. When I first joined, it was for recruiting—filling open positions. After a layoff, it became my networking hub, helping me and others land our next gigs. Then, as I built my business, LinkedIn became a place to find connections, and many offered the services I needed. Fast-forward to today, and it's my go-to for making introductions when a client, friend, or colleague needs something. That brings me to my question: Would a potential new client really find me through a business page? I'd love your thoughts—do you have both? Have you seen real benefits from a business page? Any analytics to back it up? Are you willing to share your thoughts in the comments for all to see, or would you prefer to keep them private? PM me—I really want to know. #Networking #LinkedInStrategy #BusinessGrowth

H7 Members & Guests – You’re Invited! Event linkhttps://lnkd.in/gKbR5jG6 Join us for an exclusive opportunity to learn from publicity expert Jill Lublin on how to boost your leads, visibility, and profits through media exposure. This event is open to H7 members and guests, so bring a friend and expand your network while gaining valuable insights. How to Use Publicity to Boost Leads, Visibility, and Profits! Want to be the #1 influencer in your industry? You need media visibility! Based on her international bestseller Guerrilla Publicity, Jill Lublin shares simple, proven strategies to take you from unknown to newsworthy. In this session, you'll discover: ? What media outlets want – and how to give it to them ? Instant, actionable techniques to boost your visibility ? How to attract more prospects and increase profits Now more than ever, keeping your message in front of the right audience is essential. Join publicity expert Jill Lublin as she shares powerful, practical tips to expand your reach and keep your visibility strong—no matter what. Agenda: ?? Opening Celebrations ?? 20-minute presentation from Jill Lublin ?? 20 -minute Mastermind Breakout Session – Kick off with an H7 speed round, meet your discussion group, and dive into Jill’s Problem-Solution template to refine and amplify your message. Join us, Greg Goshorn, Kelley Marie Seriano, Suzanne Allen, Dean Stanzel, Nathan Rosenlund, Scott Kallick, Clay Hicks, Jill Lublin, and me Stacy Klone, Rhymes with Tony!

I'm Stacy Klone—rhymes with Tony. Prepping for a recent podcast with Christopher Flowers from "Here's The Deal", got me thinking about my journey. I might have laughed if you'd told me in 2008 that I'd go from corporate operations to running KloneWerks as a Merchant Services & Payroll Broker. After being laid off from Macy's (and honestly, I'd have laid myself off, too—17 corporate offices were a bit much), I leaned into what I do best: simplifying payments and payroll solutions while connecting clients, colleagues, friends, and family to the right resources At first, that meant retraining myself on LinkedIn—not for hiring, but for networking. What started as a pivot became a business built on connections, trust, and making things easier for business owners. Now, I help companies simplify payments and payroll so they can focus on growth. It's funny how life works. ?? I took my experience from Dayton's/Hudson's/Marshall Fields and turned it into a way to save business owners time and money. ?? I re-learned LinkedIn—not for hiring, but for networking—and it's been one of my most valuable tools. ?? Now, I broker merchant services and payroll solutions so businesses can run more efficiently. Why does this matter? Because I see too many businesses leaving money on the table. Whether it's credit card processing fees, payroll inefficiencies, or compliance headaches, the right solution makes all the difference. Take a recent client—he spent 8 hours a week on payroll. After we found a better system, it now takes him under an hour. His response? "I would have outsourced sooner if I had known how much doing it myself was costing me!" And that's why I do what I do. Let's chat if you're wondering whether your merchant services or payroll setup works for you (or against you) and or if you are seeking to meet any of my Trusted Peeps! It all starts with a conversation. Drop a comment or message me—I'd like to connect. #NetworkingWorks #MerchantServices #PayrollBroker #H7Network #expenseReduction