INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Avoid the PCI Compliance Nightmare: Protect Your Business from Risk
When it comes to running a business that accepts credit card payments, nothing is more important than protecting your customers' sensitive data. That’s why PCI compliance...
The Spirit of Local Business
What does "LOCAL" mean to you? Here are some perspectives: - “Owned by people who live in the same town.” - “It’s a local business if they pay local taxes and employ...
Get Your Business Ready for the Most Wonderful Time of the Year: A 2024 Holiday Prep Checklist
As the holiday season approaches, businesses are gearing up for what promises to be another busy year. While the surge in customers, orders, and credit card transactions...
Protecting Your Construction Business: Minimizing Chargebacks in Your Merchant Accounts
A tailored merchant account caters to businesses within the construction industry, enabling them to seamlessly process credit card payments from their clientele. However,...
The True Cost of Chargebacks: How They Eat Away at Your Profits
Global chargebacks exceeded $117 billion in 2023 (source: Mastercard). These costs can quickly add up, impacting a company's revenue, product inventory, and even its...
Understanding POS Systems: A Brief Guide
In today's digital age, businesses need to adapt to the changing landscape of payment methods. One crucial aspect of this adaptation is considering a Point of Sale (POS)...
Ensuring Smooth Transactions and Securing Your Retail Business
Completing safe and quick transactions is imperative for the success of any retail business. To achieve this, businesses rely on point-of-sale (POS) systems. These...
Boosting Cash Flow and Reducing Bad Debt: The Power of Accepting Credit Card Payments for Suppliers and Manufacturers
Every business wants to avoid bad debt. When retailers and distributors can't pay their bills on time, it hurts their ability to generate sales, which ultimately impacts...
Smooth Payments: Effective Strategies for Trades Professionals (HVAC, Electrical & Plumbing)
In the trades industry, payment processes and agreements can often become contentious, leading to payment issues. Whether it's due to dissatisfaction, lack of funds, or...
Get Your Business Ready for the Most Wonderful Time of the Year: A Holiday Prep Checklist
While a robust holiday shopping season is certainly great news for businesses, it also requires preparation for the extra customers, orders, credit card processing, and...
Maximizing Profitability: The Importance of Credit Card Processing for Cosmetic Surgery Practices
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the cosmetic surgery industry in the U.S. generated over $11.8 billion in billable revenue in 2022, with an average...
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Your Tools for Accepting Payments
Erika Powell from BC Solutions joins us on this week’s episode to discuss how to accept payments from customers, including fees, regulations, and data security.