In our first online poll, we asked how you handled the signature panel on the back of your credit cards and the results are in: SIGN YOUR CARD (they said to sign it) 30%? WRITE CID (I’m not giving the crooks my signature!) 40% SIGN & WRITE CID (It was a tight fit- but I made it) 17% LEAVE IT BLANK (Nobody checks it anyway) 13% So what is the ‘RIGHT’ answer? Technically speaking, Option #1 is the correct answer- let’s look at all 4 options: Cheri PerrySaturday, April 9, 2011

We process credit cards here at TMC and we are thankful when you choose to use your cards (it keeps us employed!). But we wanted to take a moment to encourage the proper use of those credit cards so that your financial future can be bright! Check out the article Smart Ways To Use Credit for some excellent tips on the wise use of credit cards! It is our pleasure to provide these valuable tips; if you have any other questions please feel free to give us a call! 1-888-249-9919 Sir Smiley- OUT SIr SmileySunday, March 27, 2011

Learning what ‘TO DO’ when opening a merchant account is valuable information. Thank you to all of the people who shared their feedback on the article a few days ago. Now- on to the TOP 5 THINGS NOT TO DO when opening a merchant account. It may seem like common sense but let’s get serious- we are all busy! Sometimes we choose to believe those smooth talking sales people and many times, we were right to believe. But there are times when we find out that we should have listened to that still, small voice that warned us to be careful. Click on the link above and make sure you and those people you care about are taking the right steps and avoiding the pitfalls of opening a

What a GREAT day here at TMC! Martha brought her new baby boy, Lyric- in for a visit. Now I am no expert on babies but WOW- he sure is a cutie! Mommy looks fantastic and so very happy. Congratulations Martha- we are so happy for you! Sir Smiley Sir SmileyTuesday, March 22, 2011

I remember when Dean and I started our business nearly 15 years ago. The credit card processing industry was confusing then and it is even more so now! -Qualified-Non-Qualified-PCI-ACH-Batch Fee-Mimimums-Chargebacks…the list could go on and on! We thought you might appreciate a short list of the TOP 5 THINGS TO DO WHEN LOOKING FOR A MERCHANT ACCOUNT. Feel free to review the list and share it with those who are struggling to find a solid company in what can sometimes appear to be a sea of Crooks! Things are tight, the economy is moving slowly but there is no reason to be saddled with short sighted, greedy business partners. Your processing company should be a partner you can rely on, so take the time to know what you

Time to Spring Forward with every clock in your house, your office, your car, your watch (do people still wear those? ), your cell phone and YES- your Credit Card Machine! This is also a GREAT time of year to replace batteries in your smoke detector- a great tip from Cheri’s Dad. Most POS (Point of Sale) systems and online processing options change the time automatically however, if you have a terminal, you will want to check out the list of Terminals and Directions to make the necessary changes! Sir Smiley- Out!!! Sir SmileyFriday, March 11, 2011