Tag: equipment


Credit Card Processing

Choosing a Credit Card Machine

Dan Robbins
by Dan Robbins

Today we will discuss the most basic credit card processing device found in a retail business: the standalone credit card terminal. Stand-alone terminals are the simplest and most cost-effective method for accepting card-present transactions (payments where your customer hands you their card) in a retail environment. Although they are the most basic, there are still […]

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One of the most heavily used and under-appreciated fixtures in every retail business today is the credit card processing device.

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Credit Card Processing

Pros and Cons of Cloud-Based POS Systems

Ben Dwyer
by Ben Dwyer

Cloud computing changed the way many businesses operate. Software companies in both the B2B and B2C sectors increasingly moved toward cloud-based, software-as-a-service business models. But is it worth it for your business? The debate almost makes it appear that your only two options are traditional cash registers and a cloud-based POS. There are still options […]

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Cloud-based POS systems are everywhere these days. Let’s look at the pros and cons of moving to the cloud.

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Credit Card Processing

Main Street Insights for Business Analytics

Ben Dwyer
by Ben Dwyer

Note: Following Fiserv’s acquisition of First Data, Clover Insights’ name switched to Main Street Insights. You may see still see the Clover Insights name in some locations.  Main Street Insights is business analytics app is available from Fiserv – one of the largest credit card processors, handling nearly half of all US credit and debit […]

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Businesses using a Clover POS system have access to Main Street Insights (formerly Clover Insights) for detailed business analytics.

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Credit Card Processing, ecommerce

What Businesses Fail to Do When Selecting a Payment Gateway

Ben Dwyer
by Ben Dwyer

That’s right, the payment gateway is almost always an afterthought to the primary systems that a business is using or considering using, whether it be a point-of-sale (POS) system, e-commerce shopping cart or other applications. Often, business owners or managers spend all their time researching their primary solution and virtually no time understanding the features […]

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The first and most important thing many people fail to do when selecting a payment gateway is they don’t spend much time, if any, researching and evaluating gateways.

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Credit Card Processing, Restaurants and Bars

Tablet POS Systems for Higher Checks and Faster Turnover

Ben Dwyer
by Ben Dwyer

You’ve probably seen wait staff carrying tablets to let customers pay tableside, or noted the sleek, low-profile systems at trendy bars. While many smaller establishments use a tablet at the counter, Olive Garden, Panera Bread, and Chili’s are among the major restaurant chains using them at tables. These tablets allow diners to view menus, order […]

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Using tablets as a POS system replacement is becoming more and more popular with restaurants and bars.

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B2B, Credit Card Processing

CardPointe by CardConnect

Ben Dwyer
by Ben Dwyer

In July of 2016, businesses may have noticed a new fee on statements: the CardPointe fee. Charged by CardConnect, the CardPointe fee is a monthly charge that may be added to existing processing fees. What is it, does it affect you, and what are your options? Let’s take a look. What is the CardPointe fee? […]

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CardPointe is a processing solution available through CardConnect, designed to make transaction processing easier and safer.

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Credit Card Processing

What’s the Difference Between EMV and NFC?

Ben Dwyer
by Ben Dwyer

More people use credit cards for payments and mobile phones are becoming a popular consumer payment option as well. Apple, Android, Samsung, and Chase all offer ways for customers to use their smartphones for payments, and new services are popping up all the time. So what’s the difference between EMV and NFC, and why should […]

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There was once a time when all you had to worry about was having enough cash on hand to provide customers with change. Those days are long gone. These days you need to be prepared to handle a slew of payment options.

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Credit Card Processing

Square vs. FreshBooks: Card Readers

Ben Dwyer
by Ben Dwyer

***Update 2023: FreshBooks no longer offers a card reader itself, instead suggesting other brands. We’re leaving this article for historical purposes, but businesses looking for a smartphone card reader should consider current options. Check out CardFellow’s equipment directory for assistance. FreshBooks started as accounting software, a rival to Intuit’s popular QuickBooks brand. In 2016, FreshBooks […]

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By now, you’ve probably heard of Square, the company behind the small white credit card reader that attaches to smartphones. Since the days when the company paved the way on smartphone processing, it has had many competitors, including FreshBooks.

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