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How to Find the Best Credit Card Machine for Small Business Transactions

October 20, 2015

Whether you run a store-front, product oriented business, or a service oriented business, your credit card machine is a tool you’ll (hopefully) need to use and rely on frequently. Credit card payments have become widely popular among consumers, in favor…

5 Questions To Ask A Merchant Services Provider Before Signing On The Dotted Line

October 13, 2015

alphamerchant

Uncategorized

Spoiler Alert: This listicle ends with us telling you to never sign a dotted line. I always say, and I’m sure many agree: there are 2 people you should never trust, your mechanic and your merchant services provider. Now I…

Class is in Session: 3 Ways to Manage Your Small Business’s Online Reviews

October 6, 2015

alphamerchant

Uncategorized

In a world where technology and the internet have become increasingly integrated into our lives, it’s no surprise that 85% of consumers use the web to search for a business online before they make any decisions. This means that having…

Class is in Session: How to Accept NFC Mobile Payments

September 29, 2015

alphamerchant

Credit Card Terminals

Apple Pay was just the first major player in what has been a massive wave of mobile payments over the past year. Apple Pay has been around since September 19, 2014 when the iPhone 6 was released with NFC technology.…

how does emv technology affect your small business

EMV Real Talk: What is EMV?

September 23, 2015

liz connet

Credit Card Terminals

What is EMV? How will the EMV Liability Shift affect me? These are the two biggest questions you probably have with the EMV Liability Shift taking place on October 1st. We’re here to get you some answers and to give…

Class is in Session: How to Set Up a Small Business Website

September 15, 2015

alphamerchant

Business Tips

Who says back to school is just for students? For merchants, this is the perfect time to assess your business and look for ways to improve! Improving doesn’t have to mean changing though, sometimes it’s just means adding more of…

time is running out to get your business ready for the EMV liability shift

How to Get Your Business EMV Liability Shift Ready by October 2015

September 1, 2015

alphamerchant

Credit Card Terminals

There’s been a lot of talk regarding the EMV liability shift that’s quickly approaching. Will you be ready? It’s vital for your business to make the switch to ensure that you’re safe and secure against fraud. If not, you could…

business owner looking to cut her merchant bill in half

How To Cut Your Processing Transaction Costs in Half

August 27, 2015

Allison NeJame

Payment Processing

You may have noticed those underlying costs you didn’t know about before your business began accepting credit cards. Many merchant service providers try to hit you where it hurts — in the wallet. They lock you into a sealed contract…

5 Mistakes to Seriously Avoid with eCommerce Credit Card Processing

August 25, 2015

liz connet

eCommerce, Payment Processing

With the advent of eCommerce, small businesses can make a big impact on consumers who wouldn’t have been able to find them without a virtual storefront. This has been an incredible advancement for many companies. What’s not so incredible are…

What Can an All in One POS System Do for Your Store?

August 19, 2015

alphamerchant

Retail, Uncategorized

Traditional businesses no longer consistently operate from traditional storefronts. Between networking events, sales calls and eCommerce, there’s a greater need for a point of sale (POS) system that is more than just traditional. A good, reliable all in one POS…

Merchant Services Blog

How to Find the Best Credit Card Machine for Small Business Transactions

5 Questions To Ask A Merchant Services Provider Before Signing On The Dotted Line

Class is in Session: 3 Ways to Manage Your Small Business’s Online Reviews

Class is in Session: How to Accept NFC Mobile Payments

EMV Real Talk: What is EMV?

Class is in Session: How to Set Up a Small Business Website

How to Get Your Business EMV Liability Shift Ready by October 2015

How To Cut Your Processing Transaction Costs in Half

5 Mistakes to Seriously Avoid with eCommerce Credit Card Processing

What Can an All in One POS System Do for Your Store?

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