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Card machines: how to pick the best device for your side hustle

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IF YOU have a side hustle, you can boost your sales and income by offering customers the option of card or digital payments, instead of accepting only cash. There are many handheld card machines on the market, offered by banks and independent financial services groups. While the device itself may seem affordable, there could be ongoing fees. Here are six things

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