Undisclosed Payment Hold Policies Leave New Merchants Without Cash Flow
E-commerce platforms like Shopify impose multi-day fund holds on new merchants without transparent disclosure at signup, creating severe cash flow crises. Small merchants discover these holds only after completing sales, leaving them unable to pay suppliers or rent. The lack of upfront transparency makes financial planning impossible for businesses operating on thin margins.
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