Do you know what it takes to successfully market an ISO in 2018? Listen to comments from Michelle Geraci, VP of Sales with Transaction Services, as she speaks with Scott Hawksworth who runs PayPod: The Payments Podcast as a way to dive in deeper to the world of payments as it exists now, and to find out more about…
As a small business owner, there are several mistakes you must avoid if you are going to find to a payment processor who will suit your needs as your company grows. However, if you are just starting or keen to develop your business, it’s easy to forget to ask the right questions, and by then,…
As a small business owner, you know there’s a lot of data that needs to be tracked. Choosing to invest in a centralized reporting system offers the opportunity to put your time and the time of your employees to better use. Here are some of the advantages that you will enjoy by utilizing a unified…
Merchant surcharging is a process that involves assessing a checkout fee each time a customer uses a credit card to pay for a purchase. While the practice is common in a number of settings, it pays to think the process through before you decide to apply this type of fee. Here are some aspects to…
Running a business takes a lot of hard work. Learning from the mistakes of other business owners can help you better run your business. The first mistake many business owners make, according to Brandon Lucero’s video on youtube.com, is trying to do everything themselves. If you do everything yourself than you are limiting the growth…
You’ve heard of the gradual shift from cards sporting magnetic strips to EMV chips, but wonder if there’s any real rush. The fact is that this technology, named after EuroPay, MasterCard and Visa, is quickly becoming the norm. Along with keeping up with the times, the importance of being EMV compliant also extends to protecting…
When it comes to accepting credit card payments as a small business, there are many gains. Some of these benefits, as listed by Small Business Trends, includes (but is not limited to): 58% of small businesses are asked by customers to accept credit cards, on a regular basis. By 2017, credit card purchases are expected to rise…
Numerous services are out there to help make your retail shop run more smoothly. One of those services is a point-of-sale (POS) system. This is software that works with your receipt printer, cash drawer, and credit card reader. It automatically updates your store’s inventory so that everything is up-to-date, and you never have to wonder…
Accepting major credit cards provides your customers with more convenient options to pay for purchases. What it also does is create a potential issue with the unauthorized used of credit cards by unscrupulous individuals. Along with triggering financial issues for the actual cardholders, it also can wreak havoc with your revenue stream. Here are some…
The head honcho of accounting and bookkeeping software, QuickBooks, created the ultimate accounting checklist. To keep a handy reference of this checklist, save their infographic below.