Accepting Credit Cards Give Consumers More Options
If you’re in business and you don’t accept credit cards, it might be time to make a change. The more flexibility you give your customers to spend their money on your products and services, the more likely they are to use those options. For example, recent statistics from the Federal Reserve Survey of Consumer Finances indicate that 72 percent of …
Read MoreTips to Improve Your Credit Score
If you’re thinking about buying a house or a car, your credit score is a very important number! The interest rate you’ll pay for the money you borrow will be determined, in large part, by this three-digit number that’s generated from the information in your credit report. Most lenders have carved-in-stone rules about handing out the best terms, and those rules almost …
Read MoreProgressive’s Insurance Quote App
Progressive is taking the hassle out of shopping for car insurance! Their new mobile app allows anyone with a smartphone to get car insurance quotes with just a quick snapshot of their driver’s license. The app is called “Image Capture,” and is free and works with most mobile devices, including iPhones and smartphones that run on the Android operating system. Once downloaded and …
Read MoreWhat to Do If Your Identity is Stolen
If you’re a victim of identity theft, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation’s consumer protection agency, recommends that you take the following four steps as soon as possible, and keep records of your conversations and copies of all correspondence. 1. Place a fraud alert on your credit reports, and review your reports. Fraud alerts can help prevent an identity …
Read MoreMail Order Businesses Have Unique Credit Card Processing Needs
One of the advantages of mail order businesses is that consumers can order merchandise at their leisure without the hassle of visiting a store. The customer can take the catalog anywhere they go and take their time choosing products. While this can also be done through an internet website and catalog, the mail order book gives your customers a visual …
Read MoreCredit Card Processing Increases Profitability for Craft Shows
One of the growing uses for mobile credit card processing for small businesses outside of Internet websites is the craft show. Crafters and single-owner businesses are preparing now for the upcoming craft show season, and a chance to sell their homemade wares and distribute products for well-known companies. As a crafter, you pay a fee for a booth or table …
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