Posts Tagged ‘Payments’
Is It Still Hip to Be Square?
Five years ago, Twitter’s Jack Dorsey founded Square, Inc. An innovative startup, Square offered portable card payment processing for small businesses during a time in which card acceptance was becoming increasingly vital to business success.
Read More Improve Your Customer Service to Prevent Chargebacks
A smart merchant will accept a chargeback as what it is: a learning opportunity. It is a chance to evaluate and enhance your customer service.
Read More Virtual Currencies: The Future of Payments
When was the last time you had cash in your wallet? If you’re like most people, the answer is you can’t even remember having more than a negligible amount in there at any given time.
Read More Why Your Refund Policy Matters
“It was OK, except for the ending.” Have you ever heard that said about a movie? It’s a common review of movies that have great special effects, an outstanding cast and good action scenes, but mediocre endings. The last five percent of a movie can completely change a viewer’s entire experience.
Read More 5 Questions to Ask When Buying or Replacing Your POS System
Your POS system is one of the most important parts of your business. With today’s technology, it is your tool for completing transactions, managing/updating your inventory, and keeping track of your employee hours and productivity.
Read More Go Where the Money Is: Be Ready for Universal Payments
There’s no doubt that your business should be diving into the world of universal payments. I want to take a little step back this time out and look at the broader issue of “universal payments,” which for my purposes will be mobile card readers and mobile wallets.
Read More What Forms of Payment Should Your Small Business Accept?
The next time you’re out shopping and supporting the economy, take a quick look at the front door of the store you’re about to enter. There’s a good chance you will see a sign showing customers which forms of payment the business accepts, typically credit card logos.
Read More Apple Anoints NFC Mobile Payments: Now People Will Finally Use It
Taking a spin through the roster of partnerships announced in the US alone, it’s clear Apple is going all in on Apple Pay. Where Google struggled to ink deals with major banks and card carriers, Apple has secured agreements with the big three credit cards.
Read More Are Mobile Payments Right for Your Business?
Like most small business owners, you’re willing to try anything that will help you increase sales and help make your company a success. You may have tried new marketing tactics, networking, and even advertising. But have you considered mobile payments as a tool to help grow your business?
Read More 3 Things to Know Before Signing Up with a Merchant Card Processor
Looking to quickly grow your business and accelerate your cash flow? The solution is simple: accept credit card payments. To do so, you must first open a merchant account and sign up with a merchant card processor to process electronic payments and distribute them to the appropriate account.
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