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Partnership
Point of Sale
POS
Once you complete a sale and sign an agreement with a merchant, it’s often easy to just move onto the next one and focus on finding more of them to sign. Merchants you’ve signed tend to stay happy and complacent as long as their hardware and software are functioning properly…
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Payment Systems
Whether you like it or not, you need to make sure that you have the right payment systems in place. There’s no denying it. Why? Because having the right payment methods means the opportunity to cater to more clients and customers. It means being able to expand your business. More…
POS
All About Point-of-Sale Systems
What is a Point of Sale System? In the simplest terms, Point of Sale Systems are the computerized retail management system which allows a consumer to purchase his or her goods or services, whether in a physical store or through a digital interface (like an eCommerce store). Literally, the point…
Loyalty Program
Loyalty Card App
It seems there is an app for everything now, even a loyalty card app. Going the way of paper for everything is no longer the norm. In today’s modern digital age, it’s all about going paperless and going “convenient”, right? I mean, let’s be real: who doesn’t love that there…
Customer Loyalty
Loyalty Program Definition
Loyalty program definition: What is it really? And why do you need to have such programs for your business? It’s very simple: Loyalty programs are about customer retention. Now, you might be thinking that this concept is too simple—and you’re double guessing its importance to your business. Please don’t.
PCI
PCI DSS Compliance
Do you know what PCI DSS Compliance means? If not, don’t worry. Many business owners don’t know a lot about it, as well. However, let me tell you now: With the business landscape we have at this moment—PCI Compliance is something that we business owners should have a deeper understanding…
POS
Point-of-Sale – POS Software
Wondering what POS software is? Well, let me tell me you now: Point Of Sale software is not as technical nor as complicated as you may think… This software is a very important tool, most especially with this ever changing world of business nowadays. Yes, if you are in business,…
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PCI Compliance
If you are in business, PCI compliance can either make or break your game. Yes—it’s that important. Why? Well, primarily because if you don’t comply with this requirement, you might end up losing money. A lot of money. Now, tell me frankly: Have you ever heard what PCI compliance is…
Credit Card
Credit Card Processing Companies
Why do businesses need credit card processing companies? If that’s a question you keep asking yourself, here’s the answer: Credit card fraud. Yes, in business, credit card fraud is a real thing—and it’s not pretty. In fact, if left unattended, it may even cost you your business. How? Well, according…
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Credit Card Processing Fees
Credit card processing fees can be a pain—most especially if you don’t have the right kind of help. In fact, they may even cost an arm and a leg, if you’re not careful about it. But let’s face it: Businesses need to have a way of accommodating credit card payments.
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Online Payment Systems
Why are online payment systems needed for business? Firstly: If you’re in business—you need to have an online presence, one way or another. Period. In fact, experts are suggesting that businesses should seriously consider focusing some investments for online endeavors, or otherwise face the consequences (and they’re not good). Think…
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Best Credit Card Processing Company
Are you looking for the best credit card processing systems today? If so, then good for you! After all, as a business—you need to strive to have the best, in order to deliver the best services. Your customers and clients deserve nothing less. Currently, credit cards have become one of…
Affinity
Affinity Consulting
Most business owners have more on their plate than they can handle most days, but affinity consulting is here to help alleviate some of that workload for you! For those of you reading this who are a small business owner and have no idea what “affinity consulting” is, that’s ok.
The world of payments is rapidly changing in front of our eyes. Massive consolidation is happening at a record pace, and this will inevitably impact your business as a merchant services agent.