Recent Industry and Company News
Why Comply with PCI Security Standards?
Earlier this month, Adobe’s system was hacked and sensitive card holder and customer information was compromised that could impact as many as three million people worldwide. A data breach of any level can happen to any size business at any time. The cost of a breach for a small business could mean the end of business. The best way [...]
Grow your business – ask for referrals!
Growing your business through referrals and word-of-mouth can be easier and more profitable than you think. You just need to know how to ask for those valuable referrals. FACT: People would rather do business with people they know or are familiar with. Few things are more reassuring to a potential client than receiving a positive endorsement from someone they [...]
Increase sales, profits and cash flow with gift cards!
The most popular selling single item for businesses – over 80 percent of the top 100 retailers in the United States – is their gift card. And, about 10-15 percent of all gift cards are never even redeemed; leaving you with more cash in your pocket! Do you have a gift card program in place? If not, now is [...]
How long should I keep my business’ transaction receipts?
As a business owner, do you know how long you should keep your credit card transaction receipts? If you get rid of them too early, you could expose your business to unnecessary liability. The most important reason for keeping your credit card transaction receipts is to avoid and fight chargebacks. A chargeback occurs when a customer disputes a charge [...]
Help Make Your Business Boom
Wondering how something as simple as a working capital loan can help make your business boom? Take a minute to read this client's story and how we were able to help them grow and improve their business by acquiring additional working capital (we have left out the business' information for privacy). The best part about being in the lending [...]
Free Credit Card Terminal Scam
It has been brought to our attention that some of you may have received calls from an out-of-state credit card processing provider claiming that your processing equipment is out-of-date and that you must upgrade your equipment now. It is part of a "Free Terminal Scam" that has been targeting business owners. The company does not immediately disclose who they are and you [...]