If you accept debit or credit cards at your business, you’ll need to choose a merchant service provider. This is a company that provides transaction services for your business; i.e.: helps you process card payments so that you can complete a sale. There’s really no way around working with a merchant service provider if you […]
About Gene
Gene is a 24 year veteran of the electronic payments industry and has consulted with countless companies of all sizes. He has overseen large underwriting portfolios, directed IT staff, and currently serves as the Director of Business Development. Gene has appeared before the U.S. Congress to provide expert opinions regarding developing technology and transaction risks towards solutions for the payroll industry. You can find him on LinkedIn>.Payment Processing Solutions – How to Know it’s Time
Maybe you’ve been using your current payment processor or wireless credit card terminal for years, and are reluctant to admit it’s time to change. Maybe your customers get frustrated because you’re limited in the types of payments you can accept. Whatever the reason you’re considering switching Payment Processing Solutions, the best thing you can do […]
3 Steps to a More Organized Business Life
Get Your Business Life Organized The fiber of our business being is our ability to multitask to the point of strain and exhaustion. But in trying to “do more” are we’re really just “doing less”? Studies show a correlation between multitasking, high stress and stunted potential – leading to a scattered and unfulfilled business mind. […]
Online Calls to Action – Translate To Offline Sales
Your Online Calls To Action All businesses need an online storefront that shifts visitors into customers with a decisive call to action. A call to action shakes your site visitor from a passive web surfer to an active participant interested in your business. And with online shopping positioned as one of 2011’s market success stories, […]
Secrets for Getting a Small-business Loan
Small-business owners run short of cash for many reasons. Understanding how the loan process works is half the battle to getting money from a bank. Bank Limitations When applying for a business loan you must remember that banks require assurance of repayment. Most importantly, a banker seldom possesses sole authority to approve a loan. The […]
Writing a Winning Press Release – Tips to Get Noticed
Every business wants positive public relations, and a writing a winning press release is a staple for making that happen. The average major metro news desk receives hundreds of releases each day. So why do we only hear about a select few stories? Aside from being poorly written or structured, releases fail when they’re too self-serving […]
Direct Deposit Advantges
Companies who take advantage of ACH transaction for direct deposit to meet payroll needs are provided many advantages over traditional methods: Paper check purchasing is eliminated. Re-issuing lost paper checks becomes a non-issue. Automation of recurring amounts for on-going transactions is easy to accomplish. Reconciliation time of checks cashed late is eliminated. Scheduling of future payroll checks […]
How to Use Online Tools to Market an Offline Business
Start Using Online Tools to Market Your Offline Business Even if your business is strictly brick-and-mortar, your customers are online. So are your competitors. And if you want to compete over the long term, you need to find creative ways how to use online tools to market an offline business. This begins with a simple, […]
eCommerce credit card processing
E-commerce continues to rise, and along with that so does eCommerce credit card processing. Today, merchants have many options to choose from for fulfilling their eCommerce credit card processing needs. So what are some of the features a merchant should look for? Following are a few items to consider: A secure gateway is a necessity. […]
An Easy Way to Create Extra Income for Your Studio
Create Extra Income, Recurring Income and More! Recurring, passive income is a great way to increase the profits of your studio. The idea is that you put in the work one time and then create extra income over the months and years to come. The result is that you will have more money to put back […]
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