by Grace Barone Have you ever wondered why, on occasion, you find yourself paying a little extra when making purchases? I’m sure at least some of you are because the phrase “What the hell is a convenience fee” is… Read More
by Grace Barone Credit card processing fees. Arguably the worst part about accepting credit cards at your business. In today’s increasingly cashless environment, credit card transactions have become the norm for businesses of all kinds. However, with the convenience… Read More
Implementing a Cash Discount Program As a business owner, you’re dishing out a lot of money to keep your business running. Inventory, employee salaries, rent, utilities, the list goes on. Arguably the most frustrating cost of them all is… Read More
Your restaurant has processes for marketing, setting up the right ambiance and making sure you can handle the dinner rush. To make all the hard work of serving delicious food pay off, you will also want the right merchant… Read More
Velocity Merchant Services has worked with a number of grocery stores across the country to ensure that customers and staff have the best experience possible at checkout. Grocery store POS systems comes with its own set of considerations. Speak with… Read More
Cannabis Credit Card Processing for Dispensaries and CBD BusinessesCannabis and CBD dispensaries are doing amazing business in the US. They’re legal in 33 states for medical marijuana and 11 states for recreational marijuana. In the United States in 2019, the… Read More
A day at the salon is supposed to be relaxing, exciting and even somewhat luxurious. The last thing it should be for anyone who patronizes a salon is annoying. There are few things more bothersome than having to spend… Read More
There was a time when a business could survive on a cash-only basis, but lately–and especially since the pandemic–it seems that credit cards are the currency of the future. You can’t manage a small business without credit cards anymore, especially… Read More
Credit cards are so ubiquitous in modern society that we hardly think about them at all. We just swipe and take our purchases and leave. It may not cross our minds that there’s a system hard at work behind the… Read More
Managing a retail store is a difficult task and calls for all manner of skills, including sales management, employee management, inventory management, and reporting. Without a mastery of these tasks, your retail chain–be it a grocery store or a boutique… Read More