How Credit Card Processing Works for Veterinary Offices
The last thing anyone wants to worry about when their pet needs medical care is a lack of payment options. Most people don’t carry the cash on them to pay for more expensive procedures, and it can cause even more stress on both sides if payments are tough. The average cost of vet care for […]
National Merchants Association to Present Innovative Surcharge Program and High Risk Done Right® as MWAA Platinum Sponsor
Financial services company’s progressive offerings improve bottom line for merchants, partners TEMECULA, Calif. – June 13, 2018 — National Merchants Association (NMA) – an innovative merchant services provider, pro-business advocate and payments acquirer – is heading to Chicago to showcase industry-leading, e-commerce and brick-and-mortar solutions at the 2018 Midwest Acquirer’s Association (MWAA) Conference, July 25-26, […]
7 surefire ways to sink your new business
According to Forbes, a new business has an 80% chance of failing within the first 18 months. Here are seven mistakes to avoid if you want your business to beat the odds: 1 Being overly optimistic about your new business Optimism is essential for success, but if an unrealistic sense of confidence is preventing you […]
Ecommerce Storefronts Open a New Window
Ecommerce giants like Amazon are experiencing exponential growth while brick-and-mortar retailers continue to close physical locations. Why, then, would savvy online merchants attract customers by using brick-and-mortar window dressing techniques? The short answer is: because they work. We accept the following: Nearly every brick-and-mortar store’s front window displays a sign telling patrons which types of […]
Will mPOS Outgrow Micro Merchants?
Mobile point of sale systems (mPOS) are designed to be a good fit for micro merchants that don’t currently accept credit cards. These inexpensive credit and debit card readers integrate easily with smartphones and tablets and can perform transactions at hard-to-serve locations such as farmers markets, sports and concert venues, and school campuses. They not […]
7 Big Reasons to Shop Small
In between the frenzy of Black Friday and mania of Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday stands out by offering customers unique products and a more relaxed shopping experience. American Express started the Small Business Saturday tradition on November 27, 2010. Since then, the Shop Small movement has gained considerable momentum – and there’s a good […]
Upgrade Your Encryption Protocol Now or Risk Losing Business Later
Support will end for TLS 1.0 encryption protocol For millions of merchants, the path to compliance recently took a sharp turn when the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council announced it would no longer support Transport Layer Security 1.0 (TLS 1.0) as of June 30, 2018. For merchants with stand-alone payment terminals, adopting the TLS […]