When you scan or insert your debit or credit card at the mall or your local convenience store, you probably don’t put a lot of thought into what type of machine is reading and processing your payment. And really, why should you? To consumers, they’re all pretty much the same (except for maybe those machines […]
We don’t typically think about what happens in the moments after we swipe our debit and/or credit cards. More often than not, we simply run or insert our card into the credit card machine and hope that the cashier doesn’t use the next few moments to initiate small talk. The number in our checking account […]
So you’re a merchant and you want to start an ecommerce business. That’s great! You’re going to need, at minimum, three things: Products/services (of course), a website (obviously), and an online credit card payment processing company. Not just any old merchant account or credit card payment processor will do. You need one that’s tailored for […]
If you’ve been operating for any length of time, you know that dealing with chargebacks is one of the most frustrating aspects of running a business. Originally designed as a consumer protection measure, chargebacks have become a two-edged sword that can, under the wrong circumstances, hurt your business and cost you a lot of money, […]
Setting up a merchant account and credit card processing for your small business is no easy feat. Besides all the confusing terminology and financial variables that affect selecting a good merchant account provider, you’ll also have to deal with the misleading claims and high-pressure sales tactics of sales agents at the less-reputable providers. Of all […]
Want to go cashless? Cashless stores are becoming a hot trend in the retail world, as both consumer and technology trends impact commerce. Consumers are carrying less cash these days, and some people don’t carry any cash at all. At the same time, digital, cashless payment technologies are becoming more prevalent — these include not […]
Whether you’ve been in business for a while or are just starting out, you know how important it is to be able to accept credit and debit cards as payment from your customers. Credit card usage has soared over the past twenty years or so, while the use of traditional payment methods such as cash […]
Square has built an entire brand around making credit card payment processing accessible to anyone. And lately, it’s been focusing on growing that brand to encompass a full suite of merchant services — including a free online store that seems to get better and better. We previously took an in-depth look at Square’s Online Store and […]
Looking for an easy way to sell your wares, either online or in a brick and mortar environment? There are literally hundreds of shopping carts, POS solutions, and mobile apps available to the potential merchant these days, but perhaps no two stand out more than Square and Shopify. Square (see our review) is the most […]
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