If you’re not accepting EMV chip cards at your business, my question is, what are you waiting for? EMV cards aren’t the wave of the future, they’re part of present-day transactions in thousands of businesses around the world. That’s right, the U.S. was one of the last western countries to migrate to the new chip […]

Everybody likes to hear good things about themselves. Hearing bad things about yourself is another matter. Yet, as a businessperson, you should become comfortable providing positive and negative feedback to your employees. One of the most important aspects of managing employees is establishing a clear and fair employee performance plan. There are several reasons why […]

If you want to get me on a rant, just start talking to me about the dishonest people in the credit card processing (CCP) industry. These individuals give all of us honest CCPs a bad name. So, if you’re in the market for a CCP, and whether you go with my company or not, I […]

Among the most important aspects of a customer’s visit to your shop or store is his or her POS experience. If you think about it, the POS is your last chance to make a good impression on your customers before they leave your shop or store. If they’ve had a pleasant visit to your business, […]

“Secrets The Processors Don’t Want You to Know” Pricing Games: Most Processors offer a pricing modle known in the industry as “tiered pricing”. Tiered pricing gives the Processor a great amount of leverage in the relationship with the merchant. A competitive “Rate 1” or “Qualified” rate is quoted to the merchant. Hefty surcharges for rewards, […]

It’s no secret: mobile devices have transformed how we communicate, interact, receive news, and, perhaps most importantly for merchants, how we conduct business. Mobile payment technology allows customers to pay via their mobile device, smart phone, or tablet instead of using cash, checks, or credit/debit cards to make payments. The mobile payment option allows customers […]

Whether you’re a long-time business owner or just beginning your business, you understand the importance of finding a reliable and affordable credit card processing service. In fact, with more and more customers preferring to pay with credit or debit cards, your business depends on it. Considering these 3 tips will help you choose wisely when […]