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, while at the same time requiring a signature or...
As you’ve seen from recent blog posts, AVP Solutions understands that younger entrepreneurs are reinventing conventional business models, and we want to help. While some attribute this creativity in business to the post-recession financial landscape, other have...
Recently, we discussed some basic points that every potential new business owner needs to consider during their brainstorming and planning processes. One of those key tips was to learn how their merchant accounts factor into their operations. As you know, your...
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 provide credit scores — saying there’s been “a sixfold...
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 most successful entrepreneurs approach their first year with realism, comprehensive strategies, and...