The specific fee line items that compound quietly at baseline but drain margins during peak traffic surges Learn which payment processing costs behave differently at peak volume versus baseline. This diagnostic checklist helps ecommerce managers audit the exact line items that silently erode margins during seasonal surges. TL;DR Seasonal volume changes your cost structure, not […]
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7 Payment Processing Costs That Spike With Seasonal Volume
You have a choice when it comes to deciding upon the right payment processing solutions for your business. A choice that is undoubtedly met with a wide variety number of options. As credit card and digital wallet usage continue to accelerate, it’s important that you partner with a platform that does more than just work […]
There are only so many parts of running a business that you can prepare for. Like many aspects of life, it’s difficult to truly understand what it takes to be a successful business owner until you’re in the thick of it. For example, one thing that no one tells you about starting a business is […]
Cash may have certainly been king at one point in time, but nowadays, card-based transactions reign supreme for consumers and the businesses they shop at. 77% of consumers prefer to pay with credit and debit cards over cash. With this in mind, making decisions around the payment types you’ll accept as a business owner proves […]
What Restaurants Need From Payment Processing in 2026 Restaurant payment processing has to work differently from payments in many other industries. A restaurant can have several employees taking payments at once, customers splitting checks, tips added after service and orders coming from the dining room, takeout counter or online. The processor sitting behind that activity […]
PCI compliance is one of the most important factors in establishing safe online transaction processing, but many business owners and managers know very little about it. Most either assume that it doesn’t apply to them or that they already have it – whatever it is. But e-commerce software and online payment solutions aren’t PCI compliant […]
While every business is different, there’s one thing we all have in common – the need to process customer payments. Unfortunately, the process comes at a higher price. Literally. Ask yourself – how much does your business spend on payment processing fees? What about things like chargeback and next-day funding? Chances are, you use one […]
Credit cards are a big part of every business. If your store isn’t equipped for credit card transactions, you’ve already put a huge roadblock in the way of your company’s growth. But if you don’t have clear in-store and internal policies, even the best merchant services can’t help your business navigate new regulations. Here are two […]
Whenever a user dispute a credit card charge they find in their credit card history, one of the provider’s first steps is to demand that the retailer returns the value of the charge – this means chargebacks. They protect consumers from fraudulent charges, but they can also be extremely costly to the merchant.
Merchant services play a large role in your business. They help you collect revenue, but they also impact your expenses. Find the right company that doesn’t disrupt your cash flow.
PCI compliant payment processing should be part of the conversation before a business decides how it will accept cards. But choosing a processor that follows PCI DSS does not automatically make the merchant compliant. The way your checkout is built matters. Where card data enters the payment flow matters. Which systems can affect that payment […]
Marketing strategies rely on having information. You need to know as much about your prospective customers as possible so you can reach out to them effectively. A lot of that information comes from your website traffic. What your visitors do, how they interact with the site, and what items they buy form a large part […]
Want to increase sales? Use the following sales tips to sell more products, boost your revenue, make your business grow and increase your ROI:
Every good sales professional or business owner knows how to tap into human nature to increase sales. Understanding what influences people to make a purchasing decision will help you boost your revenue. Here are some important things that will bring you more sales.
Looking for an affordable and high-quality merchant service provider? The provider you choose will end up affecting how your business operates and its success. Here are five things to look for when choosing a merchant processing service and the best lowest price merchant service.
Every marketing strategy your business employs requires insight and data analysis. It’s hard to understand what drives consumer behavior without knowing the consumers. If you can’t track spending and customer behavior, then you have to wait and hope for sales instead of driving sales. But if your company offers consumable products and services that are […]
Brick and Mortar stores are taking a hit all because of e-commerce. Just look at Toys “R” Us and Babies “R” Us. These two were giants in their respective fields for over 60 years. Kmart which began in 1899 has liquidated and closed as well.
Why Online Gift Cards Are a Smart Choice Online gift cards offer consumers a convenient way to give flexible gifts without needing to purchase or deliver a physical card. Gift cards have only been around about 20 years. Before that, it was paper gift certificates and not many of them. Givers often preferred a more […]
When an All-in-One Payment Provider Stops Being Enough A PayPal and Stripe alternative becomes worth considering when an online business starts needing more control over checkout, processing, funding and the systems connected to its store. PayPal and Stripe can make accepting payments relatively simple, especially for newer businesses. That convenience is useful. But the payment […]
