There have been various impediments to the adoption of an EMV standard here in America — that extra chip on a credit or debit card that assigns every transaction a unique code, preventing the re-use of information…
Month: April 2016
Capturing the Magic—Unconventional Business Models Reinvent the Marketplace
As you’ve seen from recent blog posts, AVP Solutions understands that younger entrepreneurs are reinventing…
Understanding Merchant Account Cash Advances—Is One Right for Your Business?
Recently, we discussed some basic points that every potential new business owner needs to consider during their brainstorming and planning processes.
Report: ATM “Skimming” Up over 500% (!)
In another sobering reminder that the conveniences of electronic banking and payments bring their own unique risks, a report is out from the FICO folks — yes, those same people who so imperfectly…
Food for Thought—Common sense Tips For Those Dreaming of Starting a Business
We’ve all heard the statistics—most business start-ups will fail within the first year. Even the best ideas or products can fall flat with a poorly executed launch.
The SF Fed on Fintech: Payments, Banking, to Keep Evolving
“While fintech can also improve not just the accessibility but the quality of service—something that consumers are demanding—we also need to look out for the…
Pop-Up Businesses—A Unique Concept That Helps Both Entrepreneurs and Their Communities
In our post-recession economy, the pop-up business model is taking millennials by storm.
The Security vs. Freedom Debate: Payment Card Style!
“Those who sacrifice liberty for security deserve neither,” Ben Franklin once famously remarked. The question is whether the famously frugal Mr. Franklin would be happy knowing that most customers today…
