Seasonal businesses, such as vacation rentals, landscaping companies, holiday gift shops, or ski resorts, experience fluctuating sales volumes depending on the time of year. Managing finances during off-seasons and peak seasons can be challenging, particularly when it...
Passing Credit Card Fees to Customers: What Small Businesses Need to Know
aa . Accepting credit card payments has become essential for businesses of all sizes. However, credit card processing fees can quickly eat into your profits. To offset these costs, many businesses consider passing the fees onto customers. But is it legal? And how...
The Importance of PCI Compliance and How to Ensure Your Business Is Secure
If you accept credit card payments in your business, you’ve probably heard about PCI compliance. It’s one of those terms that gets thrown around a lot in the payments industry, but let me break it down for you. PCI DSS stands for Payment Card Industry Data Security...
A Glossary of Payment Processing Terms Every Small Business Owner Should Know
If you own a small business, understanding how payment processing works can feel like learning a new language. There are many tricky terms like "interchange fees" and confusing acronyms like "PCI DSS." It can all be pretty overwhelming, especially when you are just...
Integrate Your Merchant Account into Social Media Platforms to Boost Sales
In today's digital age, social media is not just a tool for brand visibility—it's a powerful platform to drive sales directly. Whether you own a small boutique or manage a local restaurant, social media can be a significant revenue stream if used effectively. To truly...
How to Prevent Chargebacks and Disputes: 10 Best Practices for Merchants
Dealing with chargebacks can be a frustrating, time consuming and expensive challenge for any business that accepts credit cards. Over the years, we’ve seen our clients face these issues, and we understand how stressful they can be. But don’t be overly anxious if you...