As the holidays draw nearer, it’s important for merchants be prepared for the influx of business that is sure to hit between now and late December. Many believe that because Thanksgiving falls on the late side this year, consumers will begin shopping earlier than usual in order to compensate - and they will be using the web more than ever, so it is important to make sure your online credit card processing systems are in place. In response to this forecast, many online retailers have responded by offering online deals sooner rather than later.

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