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It was a typical Tuesday morning at the farmers' market, the air thick with the scent of fresh bread and blooming flowers, but my stomach was in knots. My vintage jewelry cart, "Glimmer on Wheels," was surrounded by eager customers, their eyes sparkling with interest in my handcrafted pieces. Then, disaster struck. My clunky old payment system froze—again. The screen went blank, and I stood there, helpless, as a woman holding a beautiful silver necklace sighed and walked away. I could feel the h

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