Four Steps to Empower Small Businesses
Four Steps to Empower Small Businesses Emerging technologies are empowering owners and managers with the tools required to run faster and more efficiently, while competing with larger rivals. These are...
View ArticleCredit Card Industry Myths: Mobile Data Security
Credit Card Industry Myths: Mobile Data Security and Universal Commerce As consumers demand greater access to information, offers and payment functionality-anytime, anywhere-the lines between in-store...
View ArticleCredit Card Industry Jargon
Credit card industry jargon can be extremely confusing. Have you ever stumbled through a document that mentions ACH, EMV, CVC and MICR all in the same paragraph? We know the payments industry isn’t the...
View ArticleThe 4 Differences Between Square and REAL Credit Card Processing
1. “USER” Account .vs Actual/Direct Processing: The industry term for a User Account, such as Square or Paypal, is “Aggregator”. An Aggregator sets up a master account that processes transactions in...
View ArticleWhy businesses must switch to EMV!
The ABC’s of EMV Technology: If you’re confused about what’s next and why you should switch to EMV (Europay, Mastercard, Visa) technology – this is a must read! It’s coming. Whether you like it or not,...
View ArticleCustomer Satisfaction is my 401k
[WHO is your best bet for a Payment Processing?] When choosing a credit card processor, most experienced business owners prefer to work directly with the source. Visa and MasterCard designate payment...
View ArticleUse OPM for your Ad Budget!
Did you know that McDonald’s uses Other People’s Money (OPM) to help stretch their Advertising Budget? It’s true – and YOU can get it too!: Ray Kroc knew a thing or two about building a business from...
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Global buys Heartland for $3.8b
Global buys Heartland …Wow! In what appears as an effort to increase customer satisfaction, Global Payments buys Heartland Payment Systems for $3.8 billion. The Heartland makeover over the past...
View ArticleWhat to know when choosing a credit card processor
Tip#1 Know who you are working with. The structure of the credit card processing industry is complex and confusing. To have a successful processing relationship, it is important to know who does what...
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Local business loses big with Square
I was talking to a business here in Minneapolis the other day and heard one of the greater horror stories yet regarding Square. If you are using or are looking for an alternative to square, you gotta...
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Super America Donates to Special Olympics
SA and local soccer star support Special Olympics. MN United Star Jamie Watson and Super America have teamed up for a one day promotion to support MN Special Olympics. In conjunction with the release...
View ArticleCompleting PCI Compliance with Ignite Payments
Completing PCI Compliance is about as fun as getting a tooth pulled. Recent and upcoming changes to popular web browsers will require you to make a few additional clicks to log in to PCI Rapid Comply...
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MasterCard Registration Fees
Many retailers in the tobacco and vapor industry are seeing red when it comes to MasterCard registration fees. The caption below, in November credit card processing statements, has many online...
View ArticleEquifax Data Breach
Equifax Data Breach – For Your Information On Thursday, September 7, Equifax – one of the major providers of consumer credit services like credit reports and fraud monitoring in the United States –...
View ArticleClover Go Update
Clover Go is Getting a Fantastic Makeover Get ready for faster, easier mobile payments. A new and improved Clover Go App experience is coming next week for both iOS and Android devices. After you...
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