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Prices and interest rates are rising, and many experts predict a grim outlook for the nation’s economy over the next few years. This affects you not only as a consumer but also …
The coffee shop punch card. All of us, at one time or another, have had at least one of these ubiquitous cards in our wallets and handbags. The …
We are just getting used to the idea of paying for goods and services with our phones, when along comes another potential non-card and non-cash way …
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With many merchants upgrading their point-of-sale (POS) terminals to accept EMV embedded-chip payment cards, more consumers than ever before are …
In this day and age, with the marketplace more competitive than ever, not accepting credit and debit cards is simply not an option. Credit cards …
Knowing how to budget appropriately could be the single biggest factor in the success of your small business. Yet many small business owners don’t …
One of the challenges financial institutions face in today’s marketplace is how to address consumer authentication, especially when it comes to …
You have likely heard the term “payment gateway” when setting up your merchant account, but do you know just what a payment gateway does? The payment …
The terminology attached to credit and debit card payments can be hard to decipher, particularly if you are new to the world of accepting plastic. …
If your business doesn’t have a responsive web design, it now means that you’re missing out on the majority of online shopping traffic. According to …
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Customer loyalty may be reaching an all-time low in traditional methods, which is why new ones have become so instrumental for customer retention. …
As a small business owner, you want all of your customers to leave your establishment happy and satisfied with their purchase or service – and tell …
PCI DSS. As a credit card-accepting merchant, it’s likely that you’ve seen those letters before, but just what do they stand for, and how do they …
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