{"id":27518,"date":"2019-01-10T13:30:00","date_gmt":"2019-01-10T18:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goebt.com\/our-top-posts-of-2018\/"},"modified":"2025-05-27T10:51:41","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T14:51:41","slug":"our-top-posts-of-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goebt.com\/our-top-posts-of-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Our TOP Posts of 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s the beginning of the new year and the future is exciting. 2018, is in the past and done. No matter how hard you wish you can\u2019t reverse time, but you can still take a look at the helpful articles, that have been written, at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.goebt.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">goEBT<\/a>. Even though each article is helpful and can make a positive difference for your store, here are the most read posts of 2018.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>1.\u00a0Top 7 Reasons Why People Are Unbanked or Underbanked<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"fr-fic fr-fil fr-dib fr-draggable alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/goebt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1545321917714.png\" alt=\"Top 7 Reasons Why People Are Unbanked or Underbanked\" width=\"594\" height=\"392\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation reported that about 7% of households in this country are considered \u201cunbanked.\u201d This means that they do not have a checking or savings account at a financial institution. Another 9% of households are \u201cunderbanked\u201d, meaning they may have a checking or savings account but still have limited access to other financial resources. \u00a0From a lack of access to physical banks to distrust, here are the top seven reasons people forego traditional bank accounts.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>2.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.goebt.com\/debunking-myths-about-ebt-processing\/snap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Debunking Myths About EBT Processing\/SNAP<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fr-fic fr-fil fr-dib fr-draggable alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/goebt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1545321973029.png\" alt=\"Debunking Myths About EBT Processing\/SNAP\" width=\"795\" height=\"526\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a lot of myths surrounding EBT processing. These common misconceptions couldn\u2019t be further from the truth. Accepting EBT cards as a form of payment offers your customers another way to pay and take advantage of their benefits. \u00a0By accepting EBT\/ SNAP, you are creating a new revenue for your business and putting yourself in a better position within the community.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>3.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.goebt.com\/the-latest-c-store-shelving-innovations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Latest C-Store Shelving Innovations\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fr-fic fr-fil fr-dib fr-draggable alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/goebt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1545322025895.png\" alt=\"The Latest C-Store Shelving Innovations\u00a0\" width=\"593\" height=\"393\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The shelves in your c-store are more important than you might think. Yes, they\u2019re what hold your products, but many retailers are finding a competitive advantage by following and implementing the latest shelving innovations. Their shelves attract customers to products; they make shopping more natural, and they&#8217;re boosting sales. Don&#8217;t get left behind! Get a jump start with these latest shelving innovations.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>4.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.goebt.com\/new-snap-stocking-rules-take-action-now\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New SNAP Stocking Rules: Take Action Now\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"fr-fic fr-fil fr-dib fr-draggable alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/goebt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1545322070592.png\" alt=\"New SNAP Stocking Rules: Take Action Now\u00a0\" width=\"593\" height=\"389\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As we reported before, SNAP retailer requirements have changed, and these changes will impact your c-store in the immediate future. \u00a0Per the changes made to the retailer qualifications, the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) will begin implementing these finalized rules. You can view FNS\u2019s webinar and download their one pager for more help preparing for the changes.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>5.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.goebt.com\/merchant-question-can-i-sell-energy-drinks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Merchant Question: \u201cCan I sell energy drinks?\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"fr-fic fr-fil fr-dib fr-draggable alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/goebt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1545322119786.png\" alt=\"Merchant Question: \u201cCan I sell energy drinks?\u201d\" width=\"590\" height=\"440\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Question: \u201cCan I sell energy drinks?\u201d. While some store owners assume they can pretty much sell any food or beverage to a customer who is using SNAP to pay for the items, that is actually not true. \u00a0There are a number of rules that apply to SNAP retailers, not just about what they can and cannot sell in a SNAP transaction, but also what they have to sell in their store in order to be eligible to accept SNAP payments. The simple answer to this question is yes, you can sell energy drinks. However, when it comes to selling energy drinks to a SNAP cardholder, there are some specific rules.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important to start 2019 off on the right foot. Read these articles to learn how you can improve your establishment.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Want to learn even more on starting the new year, right? Click<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.goebt.com\/how-to-start-2019-the-right-way\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0 to continue reading.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s the beginning of the new year and the future is exciting. 2018, is in the past and done. No matter how hard you wish you can\u2019t reverse time, but you can still take a look at the helpful articles, that have been written, at\u00a0goEBT. 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