TL;DR Collect at the arrangement table, not after the service – Presenting payment options during the arrangement conference, alongside service selections, reduces the need for follow-up calls and resolves balances while families are engaged and supported. Payment flexibility is about method, not discount – Offering multiple ways to pay (card, ACH, digital wallet, installment plans) […]
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Payment Flexibility at the Arrangement Table
A very common question we encounter, especially from new online business owners, is when should they switch from accepting payment through PayPal to accepting payment directly on their site through a BAMS merchant account? We’ve got five signs that it’s time for you to make the switch.
When e-commerce processing first came into existence, analysts predicted that it could become a multimillion-dollar industry. Now, it’s clear that what once seemed lofty was actually understated. Billions of dollars change hands online, and the vast majority does so via credit card transactions. This makes e-commerce processing more important than ever.
Why Authorize.Net Remains a Practical Payment Gateway for Small Businesses The Authorize.net payment gateway has been around long enough that many small businesses already recognize the name. That matters, but familiarity alone is not the reason to consider it. The real value is flexibility: online checkout, invoicing, recurring payments, virtual terminal functionality and integrations can […]
Many merchant processors only offer funding for completed transactions with a two- or three-day delay. If you’re used to this, you may not realize how much this is affecting your business, but it shouldn’t take much thought before you can think of some problems it has caused. New businesspeople can also easily envision scenarios in which […]
Shoppers expect to buy the moment they’re ready. If your website can’t take a payment, they’ll simply find one that can. That’s why every site that sells needs eCommerce payment processing. It lets you accept cards and digital wallets online, then moves the money into your bank account. Below, you’ll learn how online payments work, what […]
Authorize.Net Can Do Much More Than Connect an Online Checkout Choosing a payment gateway is an important part of building an eCommerce payment setup. The gateway sits between the checkout experience and the processing environment, helping payment information move securely through authorization while supporting the tools a business uses to manage transactions. Authorize.Net remains a […]
All chargebacks are frustrating, but it’s even worse when they happen because of fraud. Then, you not only lose the transaction but the merchandise as well. This alone is enough reason to make sure you stop fraud before you send out any products. Here are some of the chargeback prevention ways that you can armor your […]
With the Internet came the ability to shop without setting foot into a retail store. Now with high-speed internet, customers can shop on-the-go using their smartphones and tablets, and this is choking sales for brick and mortar retail stores. The last few years have witnessed the stubborn stagnation of retail sales while e-commerce sales are soaring. […]
Few things frustrate an online merchant more than a chargeback. You lose the sale, often the merchandise and sometimes a dispute fee on top. Worse, many chargebacks start with fraud. That’s why good chargeback prevention starts with stopping fraud before an order ships. Below, you’ll learn the two types of fraud behind most disputes, the […]
Your Payment Processor and Gateway Need to Work Together Choosing Authorize.Net is only one part of building a reliable payment setup. The payment processor behind the gateway also matters. A merchant may have a capable gateway but still run into unnecessary problems if the processor cannot support the integration, help configure the account or troubleshoot […]
If you have a business that sells a product or service and you don’t have an eCommerce processing site, you are leaving money on the table and growth to your competition. The advantages of having eCommerce stores are immediate and essential for a small or growing business. If you need more convincing, consider the following […]
We are living in the digital age where it is possible for almost every aspect of our lives to happen on a virtual platform. The business sector also caught on, and there was mass movement from brick and motor to the virtual selling and buying of services and goods. Electronic networks, especially the internet, are […]
From time to time, chargebacks are an unavoidable part of being a merchant; like returns and customer complaints. Chargebacks are much more costly to your business, however, and while you might not be able to avoid them completely, you should be taking steps to prevent as many as you possibly can.
