Every business today must be online. It’s crucial to survive given the landscape of the pandemic. Many businesses either weren’t online or had a small online presence that wasn’t enough to compete in today’s competitive marketplace. To meet or beat the competition, your e-commerce site must have the following. Customer Loyalty Program What incentives do […]
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An unfortunate part of running a business is the risk of chargebacks. While they are a natural part of accepting credit card payments, if they get too excessive, it can make you a ‘risky’ merchant, causing you to lose your merchant account. Here’s what you must know. What is a Chargeback? A chargeback is a
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During the events at National Small Business Week the Small Business Administration announced upcoming changes due to take effect on July 22, 2013. These changes shift what defines how “small business” is defined. The administration is increasing the size standards in 70 industries. These standards lay out the maximum size a firm can be and
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For the past couple of weeks The Official Merchant Services Blog has been preparing you for the Holiday Shopping Season. We’ve discussed a lot of different strategies and services that merchants can use to boost their businesses on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Much of what we’ve covered also applies to going forward through the
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The Official Merchant Services Blog tackles the topic of Debit Card processing today. While the blog has extensively delved into the Durbin Amendment and the affects the legislation is having on merchants, one topic we’ve overlooked is Debit Card processing –– specifically PIN Debit vs. Swipe Debit. Difference Between Credit, Debit, and Check Cards First
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Many of the features you find at Host Merchant Services are designed specifically to appeal to small business owners. A service oriented Merchant Services solution that lets the merchant know exactly what they are paying on their statement.
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The e-commerce industry’s existence hinges on thriving and healthy online credit card processing. People who own businesses today utilize online payment gateways and online credit card processing because of an increasing number of consumers that shop online and own credit cards. Here are some points outlining the advantages of obtaining online credit card services like
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