Scrapped BbOne system diversely affects Hanover business
Phil Bracikowski / The Dartmouth The cancellation of the BbOne debit account program has had mixed results for local businesses -- causing frustration and financial woes for some, but leaving others unscathed. India Queen lost significant amounts of business after BbOne shut down, owner Bhavnesh Kaushik said. "[BbOne] used to bring in a lot of students, and students used to make the point that they went to the places where the card was accepted," Kaushik said. Everything But Anchovies general manager Jimbo Dowd said that the way the BbOne program was set up helped local businesses. "It's easier for businesses to capture the money from students because, well, it is real money, but it's easier for them to spend it because it's discretionary, it's easier to spend than with a credit card," Dowd said.
