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We have all experienced that ‘little extra’ that made a BIG difference! And while it is easy to see how those small measures impact our businesses, it is also very easy to overlook them while getting everything else done! Here are a few ‘Little Things’ that make a BIG Difference in the Merchant Services Industry- it is our hope that you will assess your current relationship and REQUIRE that your merchant services provider deliver BIG TIME on the Little Things! FULL DISCLOSURE: Fee structures vary, depending upon the specific needs of each business. Excellent merchant services providers are careful to outline every detail and help you determine which of the options is best for you. Less than credible providers skim thru the pricing and rely on the prospect

I remember the first time I caught Tyler wearing his Dad’s shoes- what a sweet moment. Little did I know that time would fly by and pretty soon that sweet child would be wearing shoes even larger than his Dad’s size 12’s! No- one size does not fit all and while that precious childhood memory is a great reminder of that fact, the improper fit for any business solution does not yield the same cheerful results. In fact, choosing a business solution that does not fit your business specifically, can have damaging results. Let’s see what happens in the credit card processing industry, if the wrong solution is selected: TOO BIG: There are lots of robust processing solutions that can run many parts of your business and if

The pricing in the credit card processing world is complicated! So many terms and fees are bandied about that it is no wonder business owners are fed up with all things related to Merchant Services! In today’s marketplace, percentage only options have gained a ton of ground because of the pricing and fee confusion our industry has created. This oversimplification has lead to many businesses being overcharged (again!!) for the service of credit card acceptance. Our goal during this blog is to explain the basis of all credit card processing fees: Interchange (we will explain other industry terms, fees & processes in upcoming blog entries) When you see this Bicycle please look for explanations as they relate to a Bicycle Shop. Interchange reimbursement is the term used to

We’ve all heard that the people we hang around with and the books we read will determine where we end up 5 years from now. So look around! How are you doing with your associations (read any good books lately)? In the past couple of weeks, I have had the unique privilege of spending quality time with some outstanding individuals from all across the world. In fact, I caught myself wishing I could magically transport them all back to my home town during a recent dinner! Unfortunately, we cannot pull our friends from all corners of the earth and make them live within our reach. We can, however choose to make the MOST of our various associations! Check out these key areas in your life and then take