Starting a business is an exciting adventure. There are many components to think about such as name, branding, vision and mission statement, and your overall strategy to gain your ideal clients. It’s important to have these components in place; however, knowing how...
It happens to all of us. A customer goes to pay for a transaction and then the POS system or online checkout shows the transaction declined. As frustrating or embarrassing it can be to the customer it’s important to understand the different reasons why a...
Let’s be honest, no one was ready for the unprecedented effect the pandemic would have on businesses around the globe. We went from a thriving economy to businesses shutting down left and right. Unfortunately, many small businesses were the ones impacted the most when...
With the advent of technologies and businesses nowadays, data breaches seem to be on the rise more as we continue to progress in a digital age, but how can you safeguard your business should one ever happen to you. Below we will provide a few ways you can secure your...
As a business owner, you may find yourself at a point where you need more cash flow but may find it hard to go through a traditional bank or other funding institution. While there are many funding options available, one that may be available quickly to a business...
Something that is rarely ever mentioned but should be discussed in the business world is how to protect your business from natural disasters. We never know when natural disasters will strike so it is imperative to always have a backup plan. One of the most important...
As a business owner, you will need funding to help with your business. The adage goes you need money to make money, but where does business credit come into play. Business credit can help you leverage and scale your business as well as help keep your business...
When applying for a merchant account you may have heard your processor talk about tokenization, but exactly what is credit card tokenization and how does it benefit you as a merchant. Let’s take a closer look into the world of tokenization. Tokenization is the...
There are many great rewards to being a business owner; however, there can be a few obstacles as well. You will have to face so many confusions if you are going to be a business owner, however, having a good handle on your finances is key to ensuring your business is...
When a business owner applies for a merchant account, they probably have heard the term reserve used throughout the conversation. A reserve is an amount set aside to use for an unexpected financial event. In the case of merchant accounts, the financial events would be...
When starting a business, it is important to have a system in place to process and receive payments. This can look like having two separate accounts to operate with different functions, but how does this all work? A merchant account is a type of business bank account...
You’ve heard the saying there are 100 ways to accomplish one thing and the same is true when it comes to payment gateways. If you are an entrepreneur or have considered opening your own business, then more than likely you have come across payment gateways. Let’s...
Shopping for a merchant account can be overwhelming for a business owner, but it doesn’t have to be. It is important to make sure the right questions are being asked to ensure that the best services are being provided by the merchant provider. Here are a few things to...
Congratulations, you have not crossed over into the world of small business ownership, the only thing is you need a merchant account to start taking payments. Where would one even begin to find a good merchant provider when there seems to be a gazillion out...
So, you want to sign up for Merchant Services, but unsure of what it is or how to get started? Do not worry we got you covered. In this article, we will give you the 411 on all things related to Merchant Services to help you navigate the best options for your...
