Archive for February 2018
Does PCI Compliance Apply to Your Business?
After a slew of massive data breaches, information security is more important than ever. This is where the concept of PCI compliance comes in. Otherwise known as the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, or PCI DSS, this concept is a security standard for proprietary information that applies to any business that stores, processes or…
Read MoreHow to Protect Your Business From Cybercrime
Cybercrime is a reality. It’s important for all business owners to protect their businesses from cyber-security threats. Every day, the shadow of cybercrime looms larger over businesses of all sizes. Despite this, many companies still do not have the basic protection to withstand even a weak attack. In fact, according to recent statistics, 83% of small to…
Read MoreWhy You Need ACH When Selling B2B (and B2C too)
ACH stands for Automated Clearing House and it is an electronic payment delivery system for individuals and businesses within the US. The ACH is typically linked to a merchant account, and a business will use it to send or receive money to and from a variety of accounts on a recurring basis. It is a…
Read MoreAccept Credit Card Payments During the Holiday Season
Accepting credit cards is always good for business, but it is particularly important to be able to accept them during the holiday season. Businesses that open up a merchant account and start accepting credit cards see an increase in sales almost immediately, and given that people like to spend during the holidays, it stands to…
Read MoreThree Easy Ways for Your Business to Give Back
Often times in business, it can start to be all about the numbers, but sometimes it’s important to open up and give something back to the community that made it all possible. Whether you are self-employed, or a small business owner, the holiday season is the perfect time to make that connection with your community,…
Read MoreHow to Increase Sales With a Virtual Terminal
A virtual terminal is a great solution for businesses that have a merchant account, and would like to accept credit card payments by email, fax, mail order, or over the phone. It is good both on its own, and as part of a multitude of payment channels, for both Business to Consumer (B2C) and Business…
Read MoreBlack Friday and Cyber Monday
Brick-and-mortar stores love Black Friday, because it’s the biggest shopping day of the year in the US. However, immediately following the weekend after Black Friday, customers go online in droves to purchase some more. This is a phenomenon that happens regularly, and which has consequently become known as Cyber Monday. Cyber Monday is a great…
Read MoreWays to Get Your Online Store Ready For Holiday Traffic
With half of the average retailer’s sales occurring in November and December, a company has to be ready to accommodate this increase in interest, especially if they have an online component. If you can prepare your online store the right way, you can boost your sales and take advantage of the extra traffic to the…
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