Every business is built around the point of sale. Some businesses approach it in a different way than others. There are salespeople who will use pressure tactics to make a sale as quickly as possible. There are convenience stores that focus on impulse buys. There are business models that are more about the slow burn,...
Anyone who runs a business winds up with their own little setup of apps and platforms and systems. The Bank of America CashPro platform might not be right for everyone, but for those for whom it’s perfect, it’s perfect. And obviously, we’ve all got our own favorite point of sale systems. There’s no point trying...
If you’ve been playing around with Windows IT or, really, any other network app lately, then a phrase you’ve been reading a lot is “virtual gateway.” If you’re not a techie, the phrase is sort of self-explanatory and confusing all at once. It sounds like a way of accessing a network or data through your...
There was a time when you wouldn’t hear a negative word said of Shopkeep Backoffice, but a number of negative reviews have been popping up here and there regarding the system. Does this mean that it’s not worth the investment, or is it just a few people who have had a bad experience with the...
When it comes to buying software, whether for business or personal use, the best way to figure out whether something is worth buying is with a free trial. Unfortunately, not all software comes with a free trial period, so in lieu of the option to try it for yourself, the best you can really do...
Business owners who want to be able to sell as many products or services as possible need to make sure it’s easy for potential customers to find what they need. Nowadays, more and more businesses are opting to have a business website they can use to sell their products or services so customers can purchase...
Customers want it to be as easy as possible for them to purchase everything they need. For many people, this means they’ll want to order products online when possible so they don’t have to worry about shopping during business hours or going across town, or further, to a store just to find what they need...
It can be hard for high-risk businesses to find secure, fair and reputable merchant account providers. Even if a company can find a high risk payment gateway, it’s likely to come with undesirable terms and a higher rate. Here, readers can learn what a high-risk business is, why processors are reluctant to help them, and...
For retailers, the acceptance of electronic payments comes with an expense not linked to check or cash payments—an interchange fee, which is a percentage of the sale paid by the vendor as transactions are processed. While most know that the prices of services and goods typically include these fees, processors continually work with suppliers to...
An SAQ or self-assessment questionnaire is a validation test for merchants accepting credit and debit card payments, per the requirements of PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard). Merchants must take the SAQ mainly to stay in compliance, and those ignoring the assessment or submitting an inaccurate assessment can be penalized or put at...
