Breaches and hacks have once again filled the “electronic transaction” news cycle this past week, as they too far too many weeks, frankly. But alas, security is a problem that doesn’t seem to go away, so we admonish you — both as a consumer, and business...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Well, for parents it is. While kids are bemoaning the inevitable return to homework and early bedtimes, parents are remembering what it’s like to not be 24/7 entertainment directors. For retailers, this period is also a huge...
With the summer heat bearing down on us, patience is thin and tempers are short. We all know the holiday shopping is often a customer service nightmare, but the hottest days of the year are also prime time for tense and angry customers. As you and your teamwork...
If you are thinking about opening a small business, you need to carefully plan your logistics, including how you will process payments. We have all seen those commercials for payment apps and phone credit card readers that simply plug into your mobile device. They...
Earlier this month, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (or CFPB) issued its 9 “Guiding Principles” for faster payments, and payment protection. As they bureau states, they “want to ensure any new payment systems are secure, transparent, accessible, and...
