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Credit Card Processing Company Regulations 101 for Merchants
Credit card processing company regulations are in place to protect merchants and consumers. Regulators set their own rules and processes that payment facilitators and merchant service providers must follow. Merchants should have a general idea of payment processing regulations and the regulators that set the “rules” when processing payments. List of Credit Card Processing Company […] read more 〉〉
Credit Card Decline Codes: A Quick Guide for Merchants
Customers prefer to pay using a variety of payment methods: debit, credit, cash and others. As a merchant, most of your customer payments will go smoothly. However, when a credit card decline code pops up, you need to know what the code means. You might be able to quickly resolve the issue rather than lose […] read more 〉〉
This Is How Offering A Cash Discount Can Save You Money
Cash discount programs are geared to save money for everyone. They save money for those who pay cash at a business, and they save money for the business who offers the discount program. Though it doesn’t seem logical that a business can save money by offering a discount to its consumers, read on to discover just […] read more 〉〉
Merchant Accounts – The Insider Perspective
As a business owner, you have probably worked with merchant accounts before. If you want to charge customers for their purchases, you must be able to accept credit and debit cards. While some people pay with cash, many consumers use just credit and debit cards. To accept their payments, you must have a connection to a merchant […] read more 〉〉
Economic Environment of Restaurants and Retailers Going Into Q3 and Q4
Restaurants and retailers suffered the most in 2020 as the pandemic and lockdowns caused many to shutter their doors. Heading into 2021, businesses were met with initial turbulence as cases of the coronavirus were rising. But here in April 2021, vaccines are rolling out quickly, and many local and state governments are easing or removing […] read more 〉〉
3 Important Ways To Keep The Caffeine Flowing At Your Coffee Shop
Coffee shops need to keep customers moving as consistently as possible. With the morning rush, in particular, you face a lot of people who want to get their favorite cup of caffeine and get to work as soon as possible, and if you want your customers to keep coming back you need to make sure […] read more 〉〉
mCommerce101: What It Is and Why It’s Important for Your Business
Modern business owners saw the rise of eCommerce, especially in 1994 when the first online retail transaction was made. Technology advancements have led to online sales soaring, new payment options for consumers and the ability to purchase products and services from across the world. Now, mCommerce is starting to become a dominating subset of eCommerce, […] read more 〉〉
3 Reasons Your Business Should Accept Recurring Payments
Recurring payments are starting to become the norm for consumers. If you have a Netflix, Hulu or other subscription service, you’re likely using recurring payments. From a consumer standpoint, it’s convenient to allow a business to charge you automatically each month. Businesses benefit from recurring income that offers cash flow consistency. There are many reasons […] read more 〉〉
Lo que otros procesadores comerciales no le dirán sobre los descuentos en efectivo
Es una regla general en los negocios evitar dirigir a los clientes hacia un competidor. Para muchas soluciones de procesamiento de pagos, esa competencia es un programa de descuento por pronto pago. Las empresas otorgan descuentos por pronto pago a clientes y clientes que pagan por bienes o servicios con efectivo, cheque o tarjetas de […] read more 〉〉
How To Process Credit Cards As An Independent Business Owner
If you own a small business, there is no question about it – you need to be able to process credit cards. The simple truth is, very few people carry cash anymore. While some independent businesses operate via a cash-only model, they’re clearly losing out. Today’s consumers love the convenience, tracking, and security of using […] read more 〉〉