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Choosing Merchant Services Based on Business Size

September 30, 2019

It’s a fact that consumers are going cashless for everyday purchases. Not only is it faster, but it’s also more convenient. International brands like Starbucks have built payment features into their apps for quick mobile ordering and payment. These new…

4 Ways to Empower Field Employees and Boost Efficiency

September 28, 2019

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Service-Based Businesses

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For companies that have both home office and field employees, it can be difficult to make everyone happy with your business tools. A solution that may simplify billing could be unreliable in the field, or you may find later that…

Why You Should Respond to Online Reviews

September 26, 2019

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Business Tips, Omni

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Some business owners see online reviews as a necessary evil. While positive reviews help tell others about your business, the negative reviews can make business owners defensive and frustrated. After all, an online review only gives one side of the…

What Square’s New Pricing Means for Your Business

September 25, 2019

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News & Updates, Payment Processing

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In an email to customers today, September 25, 2019 merchant services company Square announced new pricing for their customers to take effect November 1. In the email, Square noted that their flat 2.75% pricing for tapped, dipped, and swiped transactions…

How to Lower Your Rates with Level 2 and Level 3 Processing

September 17, 2019

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Business Tips, Payment Processing, Processing Fees & Markups

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Credit card processing costs are some of the biggest expenses businesses face. For B2B businesses who are charging hundreds or thousands of dollars to their clients, the processing fees can really add up. One way that companies can lower their…

5 Productivity Hacks to Get More Out of Your Workday

September 10, 2019

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Professional Services, Small Business Growth

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As a consultant, a lot of tasks demand your time and energy in an average workday. Emails, phone calls, client communications, and your workload are all fighting for attention. You need to stay in touch with clients but also balance…

What to Outsource at Your Business (And What You Shouldn’t!)

August 31, 2019

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Small Business Growth

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Growth is a great problem to have. But it also comes with some tough decisions. Outsourcing is one of them. Outsourcing means contracting another company or an outside consultant to perform certain functions or processes. As a business owner, you…

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Everything You Need to Know About Credit Card Readers

August 29, 2019

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Credit Card Terminals, Payment Processing

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Not all credit card terminals are created equal. Some work as wireless readers while some need a phone line to work. Others can have add-ons like touch screens and receipt drawers. In this blog, we’ll show you what you need…

Understanding Interchange Fees

August 27, 2019

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Merchant Services, Payment Processing

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When you research merchant service providers, you’ll start hearing the term “interchange” used when talking about payments. Interchange is the fee that credit card companies like Visa and Mastercard charge businesses to accept their cards. The interchange fee depends on…

How to Make the Most of Invoicing at Your Agency

August 16, 2019

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Virtual Terminal

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Invoicing a client, whether they’re new or existing, can be a challenge for marketing agencies. Billing your hours and waiting for payments is a tedious process, and late payments can stop work in its tracks. Luckily, integrated payment technology has…

Merchant Services Blog

Choosing Merchant Services Based on Business Size

4 Ways to Empower Field Employees and Boost Efficiency

Why You Should Respond to Online Reviews

What Square’s New Pricing Means for Your Business

How to Lower Your Rates with Level 2 and Level 3 Processing

5 Productivity Hacks to Get More Out of Your Workday

What to Outsource at Your Business (And What You Shouldn’t!)

Everything You Need to Know About Credit Card Readers

Understanding Interchange Fees

How to Make the Most of Invoicing at Your Agency

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