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Why Next Day Funding Is Important

  • On May 3, 2019
For many businesses, funding is a source of fuel to keep running on a daily basis. Office supplies, equipment, inventory, an online store, rent, advertising, and payroll all cost money. For many small companies, going a week without incoming funding can spell disaster. Not to mention, the business owner needs to receive a salary to […]
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Summer Marketing Ideas For Retail Stores

  • On April 19, 2019
Getting customers into your store during the summer months can sometimes be difficult. Most people take a summer vacation to somewhere, which could severely cut down on your business. However, there are ways you can market your store for the summer. One of those ways is to capitalize on the fact that people travel in […]
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What is a Payment Gateway?

  • On April 8, 2019
A payment gateway is a service that securely transmits card information from an e-commerce website to the card payment network for processing then returns transaction information from the network back to the e-commerce website. A payment gateway works like a bridge or middleman between your website and your customer and it’s necessary to accept debit […]
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How To Safely Take Payments Online

  • On March 19, 2019
This is a world where consumers have embraced making online purchases. Few businesses can survive these days if they don’t offer online payment processing. Consumers want options available to them when it comes to paying. Effective merchant services know how important it is to give consumers options they can trust. Credit and debit cards are […]
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What You Really Need in a POS for Your Restaurant

  • On March 18, 2019
POS systems have come a long way in the last decade and now do more than payment processing. The right POS system can help you schedule employees, manage inventory, and deliver a better customer experience. The right point of sale system can make all the difference in running your restaurant efficiently but the wrong system […]
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Tips for Online Merchants

  • On March 11, 2019
While selling online has become easier over the last decade with fewer technical barriers and a greater number of options in terms of payment processing and hosting, there is no doubt that running an e-commerce business is still challenging. You must invest in building a user-friendly storefront, promoting your website, and combating issues like shopping […]
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How to Improve Your Checkout Experience

  • On March 7, 2019
It doesn’t matter how much your customers intend to buy if everything falls apart at checkout. Customers could have a cart full of items, but if checkout is impossibly slow or inefficient, they are likely to walk out. You can eliminate this possibility by optimizing the checkout experience. For brick-and-mortar stores this starts with prompt […]
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What To Ask Your Processor Before You Sign Up

  • On March 6, 2019
As important as it is to have a processor, you don’t want to choose one blindly. It is best to ask certain questions first. This way, you determine which one is best suited to your business. Since payment processing is so important you should carefully weigh this decision. One question that needs to be asked […]
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Don’t Get Locked Into a Long-Term Contract

  • On March 5, 2019
Though it may be tempting to enter into a merchant services contract, it is not recommended. There are many reasons why you should choose to avoid doing so. Your payment processing is crucial to the success of your business. Don’t sabotage that by agreeing to a contract that will hurt it. In the business world, […]
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Visa Claims Resolution Could Mean Less Chargebacks

  • On March 4, 2019
Implemented in 2018, the Visa Claims Resolution (VSR) program promises to resolve chargebacks faster and avoid invalid disputes by simplifying the dispute process. The program came after Visa discovered the average chargeback takes around 46 days to resolve at a high cost to Visa, merchants, ecommerce platforms, and merchant services providers. The VCR program was […]
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