Posts Tagged ‘Payments’
How to Choose a Mobile Payment Provider
By 2017, the worldwide mobile payments volume is expected to grow to $721.4 billion, according to Statista. Currently, 87 percent of American adults own or have regular access to a mobile phone. As mobile payments are gaining traction in the U.S.A. and throughout the world, offering customers mobile payments is becoming more than a luxury;…
Read MoreInnovative Mobile Payment Solutions are on the Rise
Back in 1997, the first mobile payment option was introduced for two Coca-Cola vending machines in Finland. They allowed you to pay by texting, and so the world of mobile commerce was born. Since then, the options for mobile payment have increased drastically. Smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices can have apps downloaded on them…
Read MoreHow to Collect Your Overdue Debts
You didn’t start your small business to be a bill collector, so none of this is anything you want to do. However, sometimes it becomes necessary. Don’t shrink from your financial responsibility to your business.
Read More 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.
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