If you want to borrow money to buy property or supplies, your credit report matters. Credit reports are reports that provide a detailed history of an individual’s borrowing and payment patterns. Lenders use this report to assess a consumer’s ability… Read More
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EBT – Why You Should Take It
Each year, the United States government issues nearly $100 billion to EBT programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). EBT makes it easy and secure for beneficiaries to purchase essential goods, including food and garden supplies. On average, SNAP… Read More
Are You PCI Compliant?
Payment Card Industry Compliance, or PCI compliance, is vitally important to anyone accepting payment through credit card, in order to avoid fines and protect customers. The PCI security standards council (PCI SSC) was set up to ensure that all customers’… Read More
The Three Most Common Credit Cards
Do you love to travel? Carry a huge balance? Enjoy earning cash back on everything you purchase? There’s a credit card for that. Actually, many, many, many of them. If you have a mailing address, you’re well aware that you… Read More
Credit Card Fees- How to Spot a Good Deal
Navigating the confusing world of merchant accounts can be stressful and difficult if you don’t know exactly what you need and don’t fully understand the terminology utilized by merchant account companies. Merchant account pricing schemes, along with the various… Read More
The Benefits of an Inventory Management System
Whether you run a retail store with a constantly rotating stock or a service business like a salon or tattoo parlor, an inventory management system can help. Imagine pulling out your tattoo machine only to realize you’re out of… Read More
3 Tips to Reduce Chargebacks, Account Holds and Freezes
Being able to process card payments is essential for small and medium-sized B2B AND B2C companies, especially as consumers increasingly choose to use plastic over cash. But when your funds are being held up or your account is frozen,… Read More
Understanding Your Credit Card Processing Statement
If you are new to using a credit card processing service, you may find your credit card processing statement difficult to understand. If you’re confused about the difference between interchange fees and processing rates, read on to learn all… Read More
Clover Mini: The Credit Card Terminal of the Future!
In June 2015, First Data launched a new and improved addition to payment technology and service solutions with the Clover Mini. This POS solution provides business owners with an all-in-one way to make keeping track of transactions as well as processing… Read More
5 Amazing Tools you Need to Know About Now
If you’ve got a small business and are used to “doing it all” then opting for one or more of these useful (almost all free) tools will make a huge difference for you in 2016. Each of these is designed… Read More