In the general sense, bitcoin is a cryptocurrency beginning to be used by more and more online businesses worldwide.  Bitcoin isn’t bound by any geographic constraint and proponents say it can cross borders with ease, facilitating international trade. Regarding investments – bitcoin is like other currencies and commodities, and faces the same battles as investments […]

It’s a new year! A perfect time for small business owners to take advantage of the time-honored tradition long-practiced by individuals far and wide—the new making (and hopefully, keeping) of new year’s resolutions. Of course, a major part of the new year’s resolution process is not only forward-thinking, but evaluative as well. Key to creating […]

It can be one of a business owner’s biggest frustrations. You want to keep growing, but a lack of funds is holding you back. Whether you want to expand by increasing staff, adding inventory, or whatever can help your business thrive, we can solve many of your funding needs. Swypit’s cash advance options are designed […]

Swypit honors  American Sniper, Chris Kyle at Military Appreciation Night, where his family received a special painting by The American Fallen Soldiers Project at the Texas Legends game. Let’s Remember Fallen Soldiers Who Protect Our Freedoms!

Chicken Soup for the Soul Co-Author Jack Canfeld Interviews Swypit.com Founder/CEO Kevin Hodes about Hodes’ unique and personal approach to servicing clients in the credit card transaction industry.

The truth is that the only surefire way to completely protect your business from credit card fraud is to not offer credit card payment options at all. But this, as you know, is not a viable approach. Although there are risks involved with accepting credit cards, your business can take important proactive measures to manage […]

Your merchant services are a major component of your business. You know this. After all, how would you conduct business if you weren’t able to accept payments? Now, that being said, because your merchant services constitute such a vital aspect of your day-to-day business, you’ve got to be sure you’re working with a merchant services […]

It’s no news that since the rise of social media platforms, the landscape of online marketing has completely changed (Not to mention e-commerce, as well)! There are now infinite ways to promote and grow your business online these days, but perhaps the most effective strategy for engaging new customers is through social media. This is […]

The gift card has become a hallmark of American retail over the past few decades. In 2015, gift card sales soared to $130 billion nationwide. So, it’s safe to say that gift cards remain a very lucrative commodity in today’s retail landscape. More personal than a cash gift, customers enjoy giving gift cards because it […]

If your business processes customer’s electronic payment information, which virtually every business does nowadays, then you’re vulnerable to a data breach, leaking sensitive information, or fraudulent charges. And small businesses are particularly susceptible. Fraudsters often target smaller businesses because their security defenses are easier to evade. But, then again, the Target data breach in 2013 […]