Archive for December 2017
Three Things to do to Your Finances before the End of the Year
The end of the year is a time for caroling, gifts and celebration with the family, but it can also be a great time to get your financial affairs in order. There are three essential things that you can do to your finances at the end of the year to ensure that your next fiscal…
Read MoreTips for Selling Online at Christmas
Christmas is the season of giving, which means it’s the season of shopping. Your eCommerce store needs to be prepared. This means your site needs to be optimised to handle the extra web traffic without crashing. Once that’s done, follow these tips to boost your sales volumes. Get your Christmas stocks early Lots of people…
Read MoreHow Blockchain can Lower Theft Losses for your Business
The holidays are an exciting, and sometimes chaotic time of the year, where money changes hands, and bags chock full of products are everywhere. It’s part of what makes Christmas great. Unfortunately, it’s also what makes the holiday season a prime target for thieves. Both buyers and businesses suffer theft losses during this season. For…
Read More6 Ways to Promote Your Business for the Holiday Season
6 Ways to Promote Your Business for the Holiday Season Christmas is a great opportunity to promote your business. The only problem is that almost every other company also recognizes this, and as such, it’s harder to stand out. Fret not though, because in this article, we’re going to take a look at 6 way…
Read MoreThe Top Benefits of Accepting Credit Cards
Credit cards have an obvious advantage for buyers. They allow consumers to purchase goods and services even when they don’t have cash in hand. But what benefits do they offer from a business perspective? Let’s explore a few possibilities: Enable faster transactions In cash transactions, the merchant has to receive the money, work out the…
Read MoreMerchant Banks versus Investment Banks
What is the difference between merchant banks and investment banks? To the average consumer, all banks are more-or-less the same. We use them to keep our savings and receive our salaries. Sometimes, they give is credit cards, check books, or loans. If you don’t pay your debts, the bank might repossess your stuff. There are…
Read MoreWhat are Closed Loop Mobile Payments?
A closed loop payment is a transaction in which a client uploads money into a spending account that is linked to a payment device. A good example would be a gift card. A closed loop payment can only occur between a spending account and a single, specific company. Closed loop mobile payments are the mobile…
Read MorePayment Processing Challenges for Small Businesses
While installing a payment processing system can have a significant positive impact on your bottom line, there are still challenges that small businesses have to face. From confusion to extra expenses, payment processing services can bring as much headache as they help relieve if vendors do not familiarize themselves with the technology and processes involved.…
Read MoreTechnology Security Tips for Your Business
Technology is an essential part of building and maintaining a thriving business. From increasing productivity, to streamlining business processes, technology is continuously advancing, and business leaders often jump at the chance to invest in technological progress. However, as technology gets more complex, there are more dark corners that can be exploited by bad actors. This…
Read MoreHow to Choose a Merchant Service Provider
Picking a merchant service provider will allow you to begin accepting credit cards for your brick and mortar or online store. This can be a great way to bring in more customers, who prefer to make payments using cards, especially online. However, there are many options to choose from when it comes to merchant service…
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