Clover, Stripe, or Square: Which Credit Card Processing System Is Best for Your Business?
These days, virtually every business takes credit and debit cards. So, you need a system to process those cards. However, choosing the right option can seem confusing if you don’t know the facts. Clover, Stripe, and Square are all popular choices, but which will best suit your business’s needs? Here’s a comparison and guide on […]
Credit Card Processing for Small Businesses: 5 Factors to Look For
Looking for the right credit card processing system for small businesses is a must. So, how do you know which one is best for you? Check out these five things before you choose! Want the best credit card processing system for your small business? Contact us at Consumer Credit Services to learn more! What You […]
Is Your POS System EMV Compliant?
Is your Point of Sale (POS) System compliant with EMV technology? If not, you may need to make some quick decisions as the law regarding EMV compliance is in place. EMV compliance is regulated by a law that states the importance for every business to securely upgrade POS systems to accommodate EMV compliance and EMV […]
Should You Expand Your Restaurant Clover POS System?
Your restaurant moves really fast, and having a point-of-sale (POS) system that is slow or outdated can hinder your business. You’ll notice how long it takes to put in orders or even finalize your payments. With Clover, your POS system will stay on top of things and help your restaurant as you grow. It can […]
Gain Foresight Into Sales Trends With Customer Analytics Reports
Reviewing your customer analytics can give you great insight into what you can do for your business to have future success. You can benefit from analyzing your customer base, no matter your services or products. Your up-to-date point of sale (POS) system will help you gain real-time access to how your customers shop. With customer […]
How Customer Analytics Tie Into a Successful Reward System
Many business owners use customer analytics to understand what products are being bought. This can indicate to you what types of products to supply. When your business begins to do well, you may roll out a customer reward system to help retain customers. But what if you can put both methods together? What if your […]
Is it Time to Update Your POS System? 5 Signs to Look For
An outdated point-of-sale (POS) system can cause significant issues for your business. You will see the impact of an old system from sales, bookkeeping, inventory, customer satisfaction, and profitability. Many systems only last between five to seven years and should be updated more frequently with the constant technological change. Here are five signs that it’s […]
5 Payment Security Tips for Alaska Small Businesses
Payment security is a major concern for small business owners and customers alike. How can you ensure online and in-store transactions are secure? Here are five key tips for gift cards, rewards programs, and more. Worried about the security of the payment systems in your small business? Sign up with Direct Payment Systems today! Benefits […]
New Business Owner Payment Processing: Here’s What You Need to Get Started
Have you ever been frustrated when a business only accepted cash or checks for your purchases? Merchants that can’t accept modern forms of payment cause inconvenience at best and lose your business at worst. If you want your new business to be up and running on the right foot, you’ll need to set up payment […]
Having Payment Processing Issues? Call Your Anchorage MSP
Running into technical problems or any operation issue can greatly hinder your efficiency. And payment processing issues seem to always happen at the most unexpected or worse times. Luckily, Direct Payment Systems can help solve this stress. Your MSP should be ready to help you anytime you encounter payment processing issues. As Anchorage’s local MSP, […]