Giving Thanks, Eating Pie, Logging On: Thanksgiving 2023

Historians, according to a round-up of Thanksgiving facts from the U.S. Census Bureau, recorded other “ceremonies of thanks” given by various groups of…

Why Small Businesses Need A Web Presence

With so many small businesses struggling to remain viable in our economy, they often need to employ innovative strategies to reach both existing and new customers.

Post-Election, Will Shoppers Be Ready to Kick Off Holiday Buying?

We write this on our propitious Election Day 2016. And while this isn’t a political blog, as such, it’s no secret that happens in the worlds of government and politics…

How To Find Best Merchant Account For A New Business

Starting a new business is always a stressful endeavor. As entrepreneurs try to transform their passions into success, they often realize that life as a business owner is not at all what they expected.

Study: Debit Cards Keep Outpacing Their Credit Counterparts

“The amount of debit cards is growing at a faster rate than that of credit cards, according to RBR’s Global Payment Cards Data and Forecasts to 2021 study,”…

Protect Your Customers During the Busy Season By Focusing on Secure Transactions

During this high-traffic season, businesses across the country will be more vulnerable than ever to hackers seeking to steal their customers’ financial information.

The “October Country” is also “The EMV Country”

Last year, in October, it was the “liability” swtich that mandated merchants switch to EMV-capable POS devices, or be left to reimburse any card fraud expenses themselves.

Impress Your Customers With Innovative Payment Logistics

With the holiday season fast approaching, retailers across the nation are gearing up for their busiest season of the year. For newer businesses the physical logistics of a…

Holiday Economy So Far in “Treat” Mode; Plus: Credit Cards Like Candy Corn?

Our holiday posts give us map markers to see how the economy is faring, and if Halloween “spend trends” are to be believed, your customers seem to be in…