by Leeia Ladipoh on April 4th, 2008
As you prepare to set up your business merchant account, you may think the logical place to start your search for a merchant account is your bank. After all, they handle the rest of your money. Why not let them handle your business transactions?
You may want to rethink that idea.
While you may think having all your accounts at one bank should give you special advantages when it comes to opening a merchant account with them, this isn’t always the way things will happen.
Banks don’t look at merchant accounts the same way they look at your savings and... Read more »
by Carrie Hinkel on March 27th, 2008
If you have a website, the best thing you can do for business is to make it look professional and safe for your customers. We’ve all stumbled upon websites that look like they were created years ago and have never been updated since- leaving potential customers to wonder if the company is even in business anymore. It’s doubtful anyone would feel comfortable placing an order and giving their personal credit card information to a website that looks shady. Here are some tips for making visitors feel safe and secure when they’re on your website.
Be sure your website looks up... Read more »
by Veronica Stone on November 8th, 2007
A merchant account is an absolute must for virtually any online business these days. A merchant account allows you to accept credit card payments from customers online. When a customer pays for a product or service, the merchant account provider will move the amount of payment from the buyer’s account to the seller’s account. Ready to get your own merchant account ? Here are the steps to follow:
1. Choose a bank and apply for an account. Choosing a bank can sometimes be difficult due to complex payment structures. To get around this, try speaking to a representative of that... Read more »