Archive for December 2017
Do I Need a Mobile Website for my Business?
Mobile devices have become nearly ubiquitous in today’s world, which presents businesses with many new marketing, branding and selling opportunities. Mobility also gives businesses owners the unprecedented ability to understand and connect with their customers at a much deeper level. Even as a small business owner, there are several steps which allow you to tap…
Read MoreHow to Make Payments Easier for Your Online Customers
The main component of a healthy online conversion rate is a streamlined payment process. A problem right at the end of the sales funnel can invalidate all of the previous marketing efforts. As such, the checkout page of your site deserves a lot of attention, because this is where the clients are willing to share…
Read More5 Financial Habits of Successful Small Business Owners
Strong financial habits are the backbone of any successful small business. Thankfully, in today’s world, we can identify these habits using concrete data, and, so far, the data has shown that small business owners who employ these best practices consistently outperform those who do not. In this article, you’ll learn about five financial habits successful…
Read MoreProtecting Your Business from Chargeback Fraud
Giving cardholders the ability to initiate chargebacks is a banking policy that is intended to protect customers. It allows a customer to get a bank-initiated refund in case they did not receive an adequate product or service when purchasing with a credit card. It is also meant to protect against identity theft, and the financial…
Read MoreHow to Protect Yourself from Cyber Attacks
3 Strategies for Merchants to Protect Themselves against Cyber Attacks We’ve all heard about how damaging data breaches can be. A good example would be the 2014 breach that compromised 1.2 billion usernames and passwords, and 500 million emails. This breach was uncovered by Hold Security, an information security firm from Milwaukee, and it turns…
Read More5 Technology Security Tips
Since 2014, data breaches have been a staple for news coverage, with giant corporations such as Target and Home Depot being victims of cybercrime. These companies have invested considerable sums of money into security, which goes to show the tenacity and determination of cybercriminals. But small to medium sized businesses are also in the crosshairs,…
Read MoreMerry Christmas
From the Charge.com family to your family, we want to wish you a Merry Christmas and a very happy holiday season. And remember, even on Christmas, you can still reach our 365/24/7 toll-free merchant support line for assistance with your merchant account, just like every other day of the year. Just call the phone number…
Read MoreAccepting Credit Cards for Home-based Businesses
Home-based businesses can become more attractive to a larger customer base by accepting credit cards. Customers appreciate the option of purchasing on credit, and businesses who make the leap into credit card processing often times see their sales increase, and even skyrocket. Credit card processing also gives your business more credibility and it allows consumers…
Read MoreHow to Get Your Merchant Account Application Approved
So you’ve browsed through dozens of merchant account offers, and you’ve finally narrowed the list down to a handful that have the best features for the best price. The next step is to apply for one of those accounts and to make sure that your application is approved. Why is there an application process for…
Read MoreHow Do Business Bank Loans Work?
A bank is an institution that handles mostly underwriting, international finance and business loans. They deal with both multinational corporations, due to their expertise in international trade, and small businesses, by providing financing options and payment processing services. Banks and international trade Due to the differences in value between two national currencies, the large volume…
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