# Microbiz Cloud POS > Modern Cloud POS Software for Retail 2.0 ## Posts - [Best Gun Store POS Systems](https://microbiz.com/best-gun-store-pos-systems/) - [MicroBiz POS Joins Intuit® Developer Program](https://microbiz.com/microbiz-pos-listed_on_intuit_apps-com_platform/) - [Mastering the Year-End Inventory Count and Valuation](https://microbiz.com/mastering-the-year-end-inventory-count-and-valuation/) - [Overview of Federal Firearms License (FFL) Regulations for Firearm Retailers](https://microbiz.com/overview-of-federal-firearms-license-ffl-regulations-for-firearm-retailers/) - [Top 10 Technology Trends in 2025 – Looking into the Future](https://microbiz.com/top-10-technology-trends-in-2025-looking-into-the-future/) - [FastBound POS Integration Released for A&D Compliance Software for Firearms Retailers](https://microbiz.com/fastbound-pos-integration-ffl/) - [History of Credit Card Surcharges and Cash Discounts](https://microbiz.com/credit-card-surcharges-and-cash-discounts/) - [Flat Rate Pricing vs Tiered Pricing](https://microbiz.com/flat_rate_vs_tiered-payment_processing/) - [How to Switch from QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online](https://microbiz.com/switch_from_qb_desktop_to_qbo/) - [Best QuickBooks POS Alternatives](https://microbiz.com/best_quickbooks_pos_alternatives/) - [Pros & Cons of Cash Discount Programs ](https://microbiz.com/pros-cons-of-cash-discount-programs/): There are two types of programs that have become popular with certain types of businesses – cash discounting and credit card surcharge.  With a credit card surcharge, the credit card terminal charges an extra fee when a card is used – with that extra fee shown separately on the receipt.  With a ‘cash discounting’ you […] - [Intuit Discontinuing QuickBooks Desktop Software](https://microbiz.com/quickbooks-discontinuing-quickbooks-desktop/): Learn why Intuit is discontinuing its popular QuickBooks Desktop Software and how easy it it to switch from QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online. Intuit has announced that it will be discontinuing older versions of QuickBooks software, including its QuickBooks Desktop 2020 accounting software, effective May 31, 2022. Intuit is doing this to further its initiative […] - [Top 10 Features for Gun Store POS Systems](https://microbiz.com/top-10-features-for-gun-store-pos-systems/): Gus stores can vary from a single FFL licensee selling used guns at a gun shows or online to sophisticated multi-store, multi-channel businesses that have many requirements. The best gun store POS systems should not only improve the efficiency of your operations, but also help you better manage your regulatory requirements.  To help you select […] - [Top 10 Growth Hacks for Scrub Stores](https://microbiz.com/top-growth-hacks-for-scrub-stores/): As an independent uniform or scrub retailer, there is no shortage of competitors – other local scrub stores, regional or national retail scrub store chains and mass market retailers.  With all this competition in the market, independent uniform retailers have very little margin for error and needs top scrub store POS system. This article if […] - [Top 5 Growth Strategies for Uniform and Scrubs Retailers](https://microbiz.com/top-5-growth-strategies-for-scrubs-retailers/): With all this competition in the market, independent uniform retailers have very little margin for error, so the use of a top uniform store POS system and inventory management software is critical.. In this article we look at five strategies that independent uniform retailers can pursue to survive in this competitive and fluid market. As […] - [MicroBiz Rated a ‘High Performer’ in G2’s ‘Grid Report’ for Retail POS in Fall 2022](https://microbiz.com/microbiz-rated-a-high-performer-in-g2s-grid-report-for-retail-pos-in-fall-2022/): MicroBiz was named a ‘High Performer’ in the Fall 2022 Grid Report published by G2,  the world’s largest tech marketplace where businesses can discover, review, and manage the technology they need to reach their potential.  Based on user feedback and reviews, MicroBiz was highly rated by its users, with a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars on the […] - [MicroBiz Listed as a Top POS Software System in POS Software Forecast by HTF MI Research](https://microbiz.com/microbiz-listed-as-key-player-in-pos-software-forecast-by-htf-mi-research/): MicroBiz POS is listed as a top pos system in the June 28, 2022 Retail POS System Market Outlook and Forecast Report for 2022 – 2028. Retail POS System Market, Global Outlook and Forecast 2022-2028 is latest research study released by HTF MI Read more: https://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/retail-pos-system-market-may-see-a-big-move-ls-retail-livepos-retail-pro#ixzz7f0nLLY9Z This press release was orginaly distributed by SBWire New Jersey, […] - [How Will Kindthread Impact the Scrubs Retail Marketplace? ](https://microbiz.com/will-kindthread-be-kind-to-uniform-retailers/): In November 2021, the first step of a significant ‘roll-up’ in the retail uniform marketplace was announced, with the announcement of the sale of family-owned and operated Landau Uniforms to a Texas-based private equity firm named LKCM Headwaters Investments.  A few months later in March 2022, LKCM Headwaters Investments announced a broader transaction – the […] - [Best Ecommerce Platforms for 2022](https://microbiz.com/best-ecommerce-platforms-for-20212022/): By Kevin KoglerMicroBiz POS Published in RSPA Community Connect Magazine May 2021 As COVID-19 swept across the United States in 2020-21, it not only impacted public health, but also almost every industry and business sectors. As States issued stay-at-home orders in an attempt to slow the spread of the disease, many Americans began self-isolating – […] - [Top 10 Features of Uniform POS Systems](https://microbiz.com/top-10-features-of-uniform-pos-systems/): The best uniform POS systems and scrub point of sale software contain features specific to the uniform and scrub retail industry. Below are ten key features that top uniform store POS systems have. They should be considered when evaluating retail management or uniform POS systems for your uniform retail store: About MicroBiz POS MicroBiz is […] - [MicroBiz Named Contender in G2 Winter 2022 Retail POS Software Grid](https://microbiz.com/microbiz-named-contender-in-g2-winter-2022-retail-pos-software-grid/) - [MicroBiz Named 2021 Best Salon POS Software](https://microbiz.com/digital-com-best-pos-software-2-21/) - [COVID Pandemic’s Impact on Contactless Payments](https://microbiz.com/covid-pandemics-impact-on-contactless-payments/) - [MicroBiz POS President to Participate RSPA Academy Online Symposium on Aug. 26-27](https://microbiz.com/microbiz-pos-president-to-participate-rspa-academy-online-symposium-on-aug-26-27/): The RSPA Academy Education Symposium will be an opportunity for everyone in your organization to engage in quality industry education and networking. This online event Aug. 26-27 will feature general sessions to start each day, followed by six separate tracks (three per day) including Sales Training, Security, Customer Experience, Marketing, NextGen Technologies and ISV/VAR Executive […] - [MicroBiz Partners with POS Portal to Sell and Support POS Hardware](https://microbiz.com/microbiz-partners-with-pos-portal-to-sell-and-support-pos-hardware/): We are excited to announce our partnership with POS Portal (a division of ScanSource) to sell and support popular, value-based POS hardware used with MicroBiz software. - [MicroBiz President to Present at Software Executive Executive Forum](https://microbiz.com/microbiz-to-present-at-software-executive-magazine-software-executive-forum/): Kevin Kogler, President of MicroBiz will present at Software Executive Magazine’s Executive Forum Conference in San Francisco on October 30, 2018. Kevin will participate in ‘Financing Software Growth the Smart Way’ panel discussion with other software CEOs and founders to share with the audience realistic non-traditional strategies to finance the growth of start-up software companies. […] - [MicroBiz Windows Version 16.1.2 Available](https://microbiz.com/version16-1-microbiz-windows-integrated-payments/) - [MicroBiz Profiled on FitSmallBusiness.com](https://microbiz.com/microbiz-pos-reviews-on-fitsmallbusiness/) - [15 Tips For A Successful Physical Inventory](https://microbiz.com/top-15-tips-for-a-successful-physical-inventory/): Taking an accurate physical inventory is a critical activity. It ensures you are accounting for the financial value of your assets, assures that you are re-ordering the correct products so you do not get out of balance and it helps you to keep your business organized. Here are some tips that you can use to […] - [​MicroBiz Wins 2017 Great User Experience Award from FinancesOnline!](https://microbiz.com/https-staging-microbiz-temp513-kinsta-cloud-2017-02-11-microbiz-wins-2017-great-user-experience-award-from-financesonline/) - [MicroBiz President Kevin Kogler Featured in Software Executive Magazine](https://microbiz.com/microbiz-president-kevin-kogler-featured-in-software-executive-magazine/): Advice from a software founder who took the channel fork in the road. - [MicroBiz President to Host Shark Tank Competition at RetailNOW in Las Vegas on August 7, 2017](https://microbiz.com/microbiz-president-to-host-shark-tank-competition-at-retailnow-in-las-vegas-on-august-7-2017/): LasVegas – July 2017 – MicroBiz President Kevin Kogler will host a mock ‘Shark Tank’ competition at the annual RatailNOW trade show on August 7, 2017.  The RetailNOW Shark Tank will feature five promising retail focused start-ups competing for the valuable marketing prizes.  Each presenting company will be allowed four minutes to ‘pitch’ their business, […] - [MicroBiz President Named to Advisory Board of Software Executive Magazine](https://microbiz.com/microbiz-president-named-to-advisory-board-of-software-executive-magazine/): MicroBiz President Kevin Kogler was named to the executive board of Software Executive Magazine, a magazine dedicated to showcasing the business best practices of executives from established and innovative software companies through thought leadership articles, case studies, and market analysis. - [MicroBiz POS Makes Gartner's 2017 Retail Software FrontRunners Quadrant](https://microbiz.com/microbiz-pos-makes-gartners-2017-retail-software-frontrunners-quadrant/) - [MicroBiz for Windows Version 16 Released!](https://microbiz.com/microbiz-for-windows-version-16-released/) - [Version 16.0.1 of MicroBiz for Windows Now Available!](https://microbiz.com/version-16-0-1-of-microbiz-for-windows-now-available/): Version 16.0.1 of MicroBiz for Windows Now Available! We are excited to release a new version of MicroBiz for Windows with more requested features. Version 16.0.1 of MicroBiz includes: Emailing of receipts, invoices and statements directly from MicroBiz Ability to bulk email batches of customer statements with one click Integration with the Topaz line of electronic signature capture devices Sales by Hour report to provide better insight into daily operations - [MicroBiz POS Makes Gartner's Inventory Management Software FrontRunners Quadrant](https://microbiz.com/microbiz-pos-makes-gartner-inventrory-management-frontrunners-quadrant/) - [MicroBiz Named 2016 Rising Star by FinancesOnline!](https://microbiz.com/microbiz-named-2016-rising-star-by-financesonline/) - [October 2016 - MicroBiz for Windows Version 15.5.3 Now Available](https://microbiz.com/october-2016-microbiz-for-windows-version-15-5-3-now-available/): October 2016 – MicroBiz for Windows Version 15.5.3 Now Available  10 months ago The latest version of MicroBiz for Windows POS software is now available. Version 15.5.3 addresses several bug fixes and adds several enhancements requested by customers. If you would like to update your software to the latest version, please use the installation wizard […] - [August 2016 - Overview of New Features Available in MicroBiz Cloud 1.41](https://microbiz.com/august-2016-overview-of-new-features-available-in-microbiz-cloud-1-41/):   We released a new version of MicroBiz Cloud in the Pacific and European regions on August 31, 2016 and it will be released in the United States region the following week. Because MicroBiz Cloud is browser-based, the cached images stored in your browser can sometimes conflict with the updated images generated by the new […] - [Five Tips to Improve Your Local Search Rankings](https://microbiz.com/five-tips-to-improve-your-local-search-rankings/): When consumers want to find out where they can buy a product or service near their home or workplace, they increasingly go online to do the searching. Whether you sell a simple product or a complex, high value service, that’s just how it’s done these days. So, if you are dependent on your local market […] - [Importing Banking Transactions into QuickBooks Online](https://microbiz.com/importing-banking-transactions-into-quickbooks-online/) - [May 2016 - New Version of MicroBiz for Windows Now Available - Version 15.5.2](https://microbiz.com/may-2016-new-version-of-microbiz-for-windows-now-available-version-15-5-2/):   An updated version of MicroBiz for Windows POS software is now available. Version 15.5.2 fixes several reported issues. If you would like to update your software to the latest version, (requires a valid Support contract), give our support team a call at (702) 749-5353 option 1. If you need to purchase a support contract, […] - [April 2016 - MicroBiz for Windows Version 15.5.1 Now Available!](https://microbiz.com/april-2016-microbiz-for-windows-version-15-5-1-now-available/): April 2016 – MicroBiz for Windows Version 15.5.1 Now Available!   If you would like to update your software to the latest version, please click here (requires a valid Support contract), or give our support team a call at (702) 749-5353 option 1. If you need to purchase a support contract, please call our sales team at […] - [](https://microbiz.com/march-2016-overview-of-new-features-available-in-microbiz-cloud-1-40/): March 2016 – Overview of New Features Available in MicroBiz Cloud 1.40 We released a new version of MicroBiz Cloud in North and South America on March 15, 2016 and it will be released in Europe and Asia Pacific on March 18, 2016.Because MicroBiz Cloud is browser-based, the cached images stored in your browser can […] - [February 2016 - MicroBiz for Windows Version 15.5 Now Available!](https://microbiz.com/february-2016-microbiz-for-windows-version-15-5-now-available/): The latest version of MicroBiz for Windows POS software is now available. Version 15.5 enables full support of integrated EMV payments and addresses many frequently reported issues. If you would like to update your software to the latest version, please use the installation wizard accessed through download link at the bottom of our home page, […] - [October 2015 - Best Ways to Contact MicroBiz Cloud Support](https://microbiz.com/october-2015-best-ways-to-contact-microbiz-cloud-support/): We wanted to make sure that you are aware of all the ways that you can contact MicroBiz Support. Option One: Email You can email your question or issue to cloudsupport@microbiz.com. Our support reps will get back to you quickly with a response to your issue. Option Two: Use the Built-in Contact Feature in MicroBiz Cloud. […] - [October 2015 - MicroBiz for Windows Security Refresher](https://microbiz.com/october-2015-microbiz-for-windows-security-refresher/): Given the all the recent press on credit card data breaches at major retailers (Target,Lands End, etc) data security remains a top priority of retailers of all sizes. In light of this, we decided to provide a ‘refresher’ on security best practices using MicroBiz for Windows. Tip #1: Back-Up MicroBiz Often While there are several […] - [September 2015 - The First Integrated EMV Processing Solution Announced](https://microbiz.com/september-2015-the-first-integrated-emv-processing-solution-announced/): Global Payments’ OpenEdge Processing Service The October 1st payment processing EMV liability shift is approaching, and we are close to deploying our first integrated EMV-compliant payment processing solution. Here are the details: Payment Processor: Global Payment’s OpenEdge processing service (formerly known as XCharge). Timing: We are waiting on Global Payments to commercially release the version of its OpenEdge […] - [September 2015 - MicroBiz Cloud Offers Integrated Payments with Mercury/Vantiv](https://microbiz.com/september-2015-microbiz-cloud-offers-integrated-payments-with-mercuryvantiv/):  2 years ago The October 1st payment processing EMV liability shift is days away, and we are close to deploying our first integrated EMV-compliant payment processing solution. Here are the details: Payment Processor: Vantiv’s Mercury Payment Systems processing service. Timing: We have made necessary changes to our software and have tested MicroBiz Cloud with Mercury’s testing platform. We […] - [MicroBiz Wins 2015 RetailNow Innovative Solutions Award for its Cloud-Based and iPad POS Software](https://microbiz.com/microbiz-wins-2015-retailnow-innovative-solutions-award-for-its-cloud-based-and-ipad-pos-software/) - [Three Ways to Let Your New Brand Bloom](https://microbiz.com/three-ways-to-let-your-new-brand-bloom/): Start-up business owners get the rush from so many vendors that it’s very easy to miss-step, heading down a garden path that won’t get you and your new brand growing. Speed in getting your brand to bloom is critical. Why? Speed has a positive effect on your cash flow, and most start-ups need that early […] - [Five Suggestions on How to Market Your Business on a Tight Budget](https://microbiz.com/five-suggestions-on-how-to-market-your-business-on-a-tight-budget/):  5 years ago No retailer likes to spend money, but an effective marketing program can be an investment in your business. Most small retailers seek to find ways to effectively market their business to their local market on a small budget. Below are five suggestions on how to market your business without busting your budget. […] - [MicroBiz Tip of the Month– Minimizing a Power Related Computer Failure](https://microbiz.com/microbiz-tip-of-the-month-minimizing-a-power-related-computer-failure/): U.P.S. Battery Backup’s – U.P.S. battery backups work by storing electricity in a battery for later use. Most U.P.S. systems also have surge protection allowing any device plugged in to be safe from a normal power surge. Many units have different ratings to provide better protection and also allow more devices to be connected at the […] - [Top 10 Questions on EMV for Retailers](https://microbiz.com/31047/):   1) What does EMV stand for and why is this being implemented? “EMV” stands for Europay, MasterCard and Visa, which is a global standard for cards equipped with a special computer chip used to authenticate card transactions. The information stored on the chip is more secure and difficult to ‘spoof’ than information stored on a […] - [The Point of Sale Industry Transitions to EMV. What Progress Thus Far?](https://microbiz.com/the-point-of-sale-industry-transitions-to-emv-what-progress-thus-far/): Merchants in the United States are working to comply with new rules for accepting credit cards. The rules are intended to increase security and protection of credit card data and to make it harder, much harder, for credit card data to be stolen. We reached out to five hundred members of the Point of Sale […] - [What You Need to Know About EMV](https://microbiz.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-emv/): What is a Smart Card? A smart card resembles a credit card in size and shape, except that the inside of a smart card contains an embedded microprocessor. The microprocessor is under a gold contact pad on one side of the card. This microprocessor replaces the usual magnetic stripe on a credit card or debit […] - [2015 Visa Payment Technology Provider Forum Takeaways](https://microbiz.com/2015-visa-payment-technology-provider-forum-takeaways/) - [MicroBiz President to Keynote Retail IT VAR of the Future Conference  ](https://microbiz.com/microbiz-president-to-keynote-retail-it-var-of-the-future-conference/): MicroBiz President Kevin Kogler will be presenting the keynote presentation on Customer Experience at the Business Solutions Retail IT VAR Of The Future Conference, May 12-13, at Bally’s Las Vegas. The conference will present an in-depth look at four topics: POS-as-a-Service, mobile point of sale (POS), Payment Security and EMV, and customer experience. The conference will focus on […] - [MicroBiz Tip of the Month: Importing a Vendor File](https://microbiz.com/microbiz-tip-of-the-month-importing-a-vendor-file/): Many customers have the need to enter a vendor catalog into their POS system or make price changes in bulk. Rather than make these changes manually, you can use the “Import SKUs, Descriptions and Prices” feature, which allows you to import new SKUs and also update existing prices, descriptions, etc., by uploading the data directly […] - [Amazon Payments: Friend or Foe to Resellers?](https://microbiz.com/amazon-payments-friend-or-foe-to-resellers/): By Kevin Kogler, President of MicroBiz By now, everyone reading this article should know that Amazon has entered the mobile point of sale market with the release of Amazon Local Register. The service is a secure card reader and mobile app that allows local businesses to accept credit and debit card payments from a smart phone […] - [February 2015 - MicroBiz for Windows Update on EMV](https://microbiz.com/february-2015-microbiz-for-windows-update-on-emv/): EMV is Coming! We are taking the October date very seriously at MicroBiz. The process to become EMV certified involves many different aspects, and our management team has been carefully mapping out the appropriate plan of action to ensure we meet the needs of our merchant customers. We are not yet ready to make an […] - [What the Heck is ERP Software?](https://microbiz.com/what-the-heck-is-erp-software/): Introduction to ERP ERP, or Enterprise Resource Planning, is a type of software application used by nearly every company that deals with physical, tangible products. ERP systems support various aspects of your business depending on the particular system, but the one thing that all ERP applications have in common is inventory management. Beyond inventory, ERP […] - [What’s Apple Up to in Payments?](https://microbiz.com/whats-apple-up-to-in-payments/):  The POS and payments communities were hoping that Apple would provide some visibility into its strategy for mobile payments at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) held in early June in San Francisco. However, Tim Cook’s and Craig Federighi’s keynotes made no direct mention to how Apple would pursue “payments” – not even a reference to NFC technology. Although […] - [Clients & Customers = Your Most Valuable Asset](https://microbiz.com/clients-customers-your-most-valuable-asset/):  5 years ago I just finished listening to Howard Schultz, the CEO and founder of Starbucks, discuss how Starbucks built such tremendous brand equity without ever paying for advertising. Mr. Schultz’s overriding message is that the most important factor in creating excellent brand equity for your business is a direct result of providing both your […] - [Five Obsticle Busters When Starting a Business](https://microbiz.com/five-obsticle-busters-when-starting-a-business/): I think we can all agree that getting through life’s daily routines can have its challenges. Add starting a new business and you may feel like Pac-Man moving through the maze trying to eat up all your obstacles. Speaking from experience, I can attest to the fact that there are certain challenges that can be […] - [What Questions Should be Asked When Evaluating POS Software](https://microbiz.com/what-questions-should-be-asked-when-evaluating-pos-software/) - [March 2014 Monthly Newsletter - Google Search](https://microbiz.com/march-2014-monthly-newsletter-google-search/) - [February 2014 Monthly Newsletter](https://microbiz.com/february-2014-monthly-newsletter/): February 2014 Monthly Newsletter The Security Issue Given the recent credit card data breach at Target, data security is again headline news. In light of this, we decided to dedicate the February newsletter to data security. Tip #1: Back-Up MicroBiz Often While there are several methods to backing up your MicroBiz data, the recommended choice […] - [The VAR Channel is Missing the Boat on Ecommerce](https://microbiz.com/the-var-channel-is-missing-the-boat-on-ecommerce/): How large is the ecommerce opportunity for retail-focused VARs? The simple answer is HUGE! The cost to launch a new ecommerce website can be multiple times the cost of a new point of sale system deployment. Plus, the ongoing investment in ecommerce dwarfs recurring spend on POS systems. For example, the cost of a new […] - [January 2014 Monthly Newsletter - Successful Physical Inventory](https://microbiz.com/january-2014-monthly-newsletter-successful-physical-inventory/): 15 Tips to Retailers for a Successful Physical Inventory Taking an accurate physical inventory is a critical activity. It ensures you are accounting for the financial value of your assets, assures that you are re-ordering the correct products so you do not get out of balance and it helps you to keep your business organized. […] - [Top 15 Free Software and Tools for Retailers](https://microbiz.com/top-15-free-software-and-tools-for-retailers/) - [10 Tips to Increase the Effectiveness of Your Email Marketing Campaigns](https://microbiz.com/the-email-marketing-issue/): How to Gather Email Addresses for Your Customers Most savvy retailers want to increase of number of customer email addresses in their marketing data base. However, collecting email addresses is challenging – as for every email address added, it seems like one is lost due to unsubscribes and undeliverable email addresses. Fortunately, there are some […] - [MicroBiz to Appear at “Hottest Start-up” Showcase in Las Vegas](https://microbiz.com/microbiz-to-appear-at-hottest-start-up-showcase-in-las-vegas/) - [September 2013 Monthly Newsletter - What's New at MicroBiz](https://microbiz.com/september-2013-monthly-newsletter-whats-new-at-microbiz/) - [August 2013 Monthly Newsletter - What's New at MicroBiz](https://microbiz.com/august-2013-monthly-newsletter-whats-new-at-microbiz/) - [MicroBiz Wins 2013 RetailNow Innovative Solutions Award for its iPad POS/ Magento POS Software](https://microbiz.com/microbiz-wins-2013-retailnow-innovative-solutions-award-for-its-ipad-pos-magento-pos-software/) - [What is a Processor Neutral Gateway?](https://microbiz.com/what-is-a-processor-neutral-gateway/) - [50 Business Directories for Local Marketing](https://microbiz.com/50-business-directories-for-local-marketing/): As a local business, attracting new customers can be a major challenge. Quickly disappearing are the days when people go to the Yellow Pages to find local businesses. Today, people are turning to the internet as a way to find trusted business recommendations. One way local businesses can get found is through inclusion in online […] - [The Impact of Apple Pay on the Retail IT Channel and POS Resellers](https://microbiz.com/the-impact-of-apple-pay-on-the-retail-it-channel-and-pos-resellers/): By Kevin Kogler, President of MicroBiz By now, everyone in the reseller community should be aware of Apple Pay, Apple’s new mobile payment system. With Apple Pay, the actual credit and debit card numbers are not stored on the device nor on Apple servers. Instead, Device Account Numbers, a new NFC antenna design, Touch ID, […] - [June 2013 Monthly Newsletter - What's New at MicroBiz](https://microbiz.com/june-2013-monthly-newsletter-whats-new-at-microbiz/): MicroBiz Tip of the Month: Security Settings in MicroBiz Username/Passwords The first step in adding security to MicroBiz is to add usernames and passwords for all employees who are using MicroBiz. This can be done through: “Management” – “Add/Edit Password”.You will need to use the “Add” button to add a new user. 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