Accepting Credit Cards

Credit card payments are one of the most popular payment methods available for both small and large businesses. They cover e-commerce businesses and traditional retail stores. Previously the facility of processing credit card payments was reserved for big businesses that transacted large volumes of sales and could settle the cost of running a credit card…

Did you know that e-commerce is steadily becoming the most prevalent means of doing business? This is a phenomenon that has been of great importance in the day-to-day lives of consumers as well as businesses. One reason for the success of ecommerce is the convenience it provides. In the fast-moving world that we live in,…

Larger Customer Pool: There is competition for every consumer dollar so, as a small business owner, you will benefit by making it easy for your customers to spend money. 80% of consumer spending in the U.S. is cashless. If you don’t take plastic, then consumers may pass you by, and instead visit one of your…

What’s a typical shopping process? Some shoppers make a shopping list before they walk into the store, to make sure they don’t forget anything. If it’s a physical store, the store is usually organized to optimize sales. So as they pick the items on their list, they’ll keep seeing extras that scream ‘pick me!’ If…

Whatever the size and nature of your business, there’s no getting away from the fact that your customers may expect to pay by credit card. Credit and debit cards have gone beyond being a status symbol or gimmick. There are more than 364 million open credit card accounts in the US, according to data released…

As a small business owner, your efforts probably often focus on expanding your customer base. Whether you have an online e-commerce business, a brick and mortar store, or both, the survival, growth and health of your business depends on sales, revenue, and brand value. That’s why giving your customers more payment options provides some immediate…

If your new business is ready to go cashless, ensure that you are well-informed and then partner with the right credit card processing company. It’s been 70 years since the first credit cards made their debut and though they’ve gained huge popularity and made technological advances, some small business owners may still hesitate to take…

Have you ever spent an hour shopping and found several items you really like only to leave them at the check-out register? Too late you saw the sign behind the register announcing cash only. If the items are more than, say, $50 or even just $20, many people don’t have enough cash in their wallet…

Running a small business can be challenging, but not in the ways you’d expect. Sometimes, business owners may be focusing so much on keeping expenses low that they might put themselves at a disadvantage. For example, you may think that your business volumes don’t warrant credit card acceptance. It may seem expensive or unnecessary, like…

As a small business owner, you’re probably familiar with the hassles of balancing prompt payment for goods/services with ensuring that customers remain loyal to your brand. These issues are common across almost all businesses. Whether you run a small home-based operation, retail store, boutique or an e-commerce website, a smooth cash flow is top priority.…