2018 is expected to see major shifts in the ways your customers pay for products, how payments are processed, and new tech continues to expand into the marketplace. Stay one step ahead of the incoming card processing trends by preparing for these expected card processing changes coming in 2018!
Every successful c-store needs to have encouraging signs both inside and outside of the store. This is your opportunity to speak to customers without ever meeting them. From attracting passing by cars to up-selling your customers inside the store, the quality and message of your signs matter. In this guide,
Since 2018 has started our government has shutdown twice, new tax laws have taken effect, and a new government budget has finally been approved. With so many new rules being considered regularly, it’s important that c-store owners stay aware of what the government is up to and how any laws
The POS industry is being disrupted at a head-spinning rate. Every season, manufacturers and software providers are rolling out new payment options that don’t just tweak previous methods, but completely eclipse them. And changes don’t just rest with hardware. Acquirers and merchants continually have to adjust their procedures to
POS systems are a hot target for data thieves. The complexity of payment systems makes it difficult to block all threats. Much like a game of Whack-A-Mole, by the time one weak spot is patched, hackers are already on to the next con.
After you sign a new merchant, your priority is getting their new POS package to them as quickly as possible. However, you can’t forget what needs to happen once they receive this package. Every POS solution provider should make sure that merchants are able to quickly get their equipment up
As a c-store owner, you probably already have a name for your c-store displayed on a sign out front and in all of your marketing materials. However, having a store name and owning a brand are two different things. Establishing a brand for your c-store provides you with many different
Too often, the point of sale can be a liability for small businesses. Consumers are unsurprised to find friction at checkout, from terminal error messages to printer paper jams and more. The consumer experience has been neutral to even negative. This does nothing to help your small merchants build
When it comes to operating a successful convenience store, the employees are everything. They are there to make sure that the shelves are stocked, to provide customers with outstanding service, and to make sure that your store is maintained during day-to-day operations. If you run a small c-store with only
When you think of marketing, you might picture some professionals sitting in the boardroom of a skyscraper, planning out their next million-dollar ad campaign. Marketing is only important for large businesses, right? Well, in fact, marketing can help any business, no matter how small, and it’s crucial to the success
The best way for companies to succeed over time in this rapidly changing landscape is to be paying constant attention to what other players are doing. However, keeping in-step with what’s happening in the continuously evolving payments industry is not easy at all. While payments solutions providers are hard
Seasons come and go. Some parts of the year are filled with booming business and other parts of the year can be a little slower. However, if your store has seen a sharp decline in sales over the last few weeks or months, this could be cause for concern. Don’t
What’s the fastest way to lose a merchant’s business? Equipment downtime. Never mind your competitive rates and good customer service. If broken equipment leaves your merchants dead in the water, they’ll be quick to jump ship.
You may pay attention to the headlines of national news and know the inner workings of D.C. politics but have you paid attention to your local government?
Great software. Ideal fraud protection. A great cashier station. All these things are important. But what about the POS accessories? While these items are often considered “afterthoughts”, payment processing providers have an opportunity to win big with merchants by putting real effort into every aspect of a complete POS/back-office set
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