In a competitive marketplace, many businesses are drawn toward payment providers that advertise the lowest transaction rates. While saving a few cents on each transaction may seem like a smart financial move, there are often hidden trade-offs that surface later in the form of poor service, unreliable systems, and lost...
How Real-Time Reporting Enhances Merchant Decision-Making
In a fast-paced business world where data drives growth, merchants can no longer afford to rely solely on end-of-day or monthly reports to make strategic decisions. The need for timely, accurate, and actionable data is critical, particularly in competitive markets and industries with high transaction volumes. Real-time reporting has emerged...
The Role of Transparency in Choosing a Trusted Payment Partner
In the complex world of payment processing, businesses face a variety of challenges that impact revenue, trust, and efficiency. Amidst evolving technologies and compliance requirements, one key factor that continues to gain importance is transparency. When evaluating potential payment partners, understanding how transparent they are in their communication, pricing, and...
What to Know About Interchange-Plus vs. Tiered Pricing Models
Choosing the right payment processing model is crucial for businesses aiming to maximize profitability and reduce costs. Among the many pricing models available, two of the most common are interchange-plus and tiered pricing. Understanding the key differences between these two models can help business owners make smarter financial decisions that...
How Businesses Can Evaluate Credit Card Processors Beyond Fees and Features
Choosing the right credit card processor is a decision that impacts every transaction a business handles. Most business owners tend to focus solely on fees and basic features while evaluating these providers. However, understanding what lies beneath the surface can make a significant difference in long-term operational efficiency and customer...
Is Congress Finally About To Fix PPP’s Many Problems?
Congress adopted the $600 billion-plus Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to help American small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) stay afloat by using forgiveness loans to keep their workers employed and cover certain overhead expenses while the economy was shut down. But while generally regarded as a sincere effort to bail out...
Antitrust Regulator OKs Uber Buy Of Chilean Online Grocer Cornershop
Uber has been approved by the National Economic Prosecutor’s Office (FNE), Chile’s antitrust regulator, to acquire the Chilean grocery shopping app Cornershop, according to an FNE statement. “With the background information obtained during the investigation, the FNE became convinced, within the legal term, that the operation does not substantially reduce...
albo Launches New Business Banking Service albo empresas
Mexican banking FinTech albo is now offering business banking services in addition to the individual services the company has provided previously, according to news site Contxto. The service, called albo empresas, or albo business, attempts to address the problem of businesses losing time by making payments. Through albo empresas, businesses...
Summer 2020’s New Winning Accessory
The history of American fashion trends is bedecked with some strange entries. The summer of love in 1969 saw hippies storm Bethel, New York bedecked in bell-bottoms, shag fringed vests and beaded headbands. Shoulder pads first hit their stride in the 1980s, when designs like Armani, Anne Klein and Ralph...
Coronavirus Refunds: Golden Knights To Reimburse Fans
As the pandemic continues to disrupt everyday life the world over, many consumers want refunds on things they paid for but aren’t able to use. For example, sports teams are offering fans reimbursements for games that won’t be played amid the pandemic. The Golden Knights, an NHL team, plans to...