Even if you operate a small business, there’s a lot of information that must be tracked. Think of the data that you accumulate as a new customer comes on board. There’s the information needed for a basic client profile, including billing data like purchase orders, client and matter numbers, or cost codes that must be…
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As you talk with different merchant service providers, one of the issues that must be addressed is the interchange fees or costs that apply to each transaction. Many business owners don’t realize there are ways to manage those costs and still have excellent service and protection through a provider. Here is some information about what…
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EMV compliance is one of the most significant changes to the way retailers accept payments. However, despite the drive towards compliance, most businesses have been slow to make the move. Many retailers might just be waiting to see the effects on the industry before upgrading their systems, but if you want to avoid unnecessary liability,…
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There are several fees associated with accepting credit card payments at your business, and the interchange rate should be one that every retailer is familiar with. However, despite the major role these fees play in the retail business, interchange rates can often cause confusion, and many retailers don’t understand just how much it adds to…
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With so many options for accepting payments, it can be difficult to know which is the best one to choose for your business. However, if you are looking for a time saving solution that can give customers a seamless shopping experience, a hosted pay page could be the answer. As detailed below, there are numerous…
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If you run or manage a restaurant, then you might be wondering what steps you can take so that you can reduce your overhead. Although running a restaurant can be rewarding, it’s also a challenging process that can cause anyone to experience stress. Getting the most from your effort requires you to find creative ways…
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As a small business owner, you know there’s a lot of data that needs to be tracked. Choosing to invest in a centralized reporting system offers the opportunity to put your time and the time of your employees to better use. Here are some of the advantages that you will enjoy by utilizing a unified…
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Financial services companies have to adapt to the changes as well as complexities in the payment card industry (PCI) regulatory environment in regard to credit cards. This is done through a point-to-point encryption (P2PE) payment device that is PCI certified. P2PE provides a solution that maximizes security for credit card transactions. The Payment Process In order…
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Hotels are a hectic businesses to run. Finding ways to make your job easier will help ensure that your hotel will continue to run smoothly. Self service kiosks provide many benefits for hotels. A self service kiosk allows guests to check in as well as check out. Implementing the kiosk in your hotels will help…
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As a business owner it is important to make sure that your business is taking the proper steps to secure its data. Especially if you own a small to medium sized business. Laura K. Gray’s article on blog.pcisecuritystandards.org informs that almost half of 2015’s cyber attacks worldwide were against businesses who had 250 employees or less.…
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