Business Tips

What’s the Difference? Agent-Facing vs. Self-Service Payment Portals

By Chad Deatherage / July 21, 2021

To make ARM (accounts receivable management) entities more efficient, merchant service providers offer various tools to make payments convenient and fast. These solutions fully integrate with your merchant account and…

Chargebacks Explained: Common Reasons and How to Prevent Them

By Chad Deatherage / June 16, 2021

You check your merchant account and see another chargeback. The sinking feeling hits as you realize you’ve lost not just the sale, but also the product, plus fees that can…

ACH Payments Thrive in the Digital World

By Eli Smith / May 19, 2021

Accepting paper checks is an inconvenient and outdated business practice. Given the ever-expanding digital payment options, one must consider modern technologies when creating the perfect payment solution for their business.…

High-Risk Processing Account Tips

By Jason Rabago / May 12, 2021

If you run a high-risk business, a high-risk processing account is a must. High-risk merchants are prone to fraud and chargebacks, making finding a reliable and established payment processor willing…

Acquiring banks – Why do they perform a risk review?

By Tracy Sullivan / April 14, 2021

Card brands, such as Visa and MasterCard, assess risk levels before boarding a merchant. Due to an acquiring bank processing card funds on behalf of merchants, MasterCard and Visa delegate…

How Local Start-Ups Can Achieve National Expansion

By Tracy Sullivan / February 3, 2021

It is the goal of many small businesses to venture onto the national stage. Though it may seem like a complicated process, it all starts with one bold move. National…

Overcoming Common Collection Agency Challenges

By Eli Smith / January 20, 2021

The collection agency faces many challenges, including ever-changing technology and tightening oversight. Indeed, even locating a debtor and determining which communication method is most successful can be an overwhelming task.…