Posted on 17. Apr, 2012 by Armando Gil in Merchant Services
In this very first podcast episode Armando Gil (a Global Merchant Innovations Co-Founder) along with Iman Diaz share with you what elements caused the company to be born during what many have label a “depressed” economy. They go on to share some very serious problems they have identified in the Merchant Services industry, how those problems [...]
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Posted on 23. Mar, 2012 by Iman Diaz in Merchant Services
A merchant account (often times referred to as merchant services) is an ongoing service that gives you the ability to accept payments for the goods or services you provide others with ease and simplicity. As simple as that answer may sound to you, the logistics that make a merchant account possible can be complex. The [...]
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Posted on 22. Mar, 2012 by Kim Gil in Merchant Services
This is a very interesting article to go along with what I have been saying for some time now businesses with a website, especially retailers need to have a mobile ready version of their websites so they don’t ignore local shoppers Have a read! Speak Soon Kim Gil Retail Mobile Sites Still Win Over Retail [...]
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Posted on 22. Mar, 2012 by Kim Gil in Merchant Services
I whole heatedly applaud their efforts to modernize pos systems for small businesses, but no two businesses are built alike and certain industries require custom solutions that an iPad app just can’t provide in terms of integration and unique work flows… However I will say that plenty of small business with simple credit card processing [...]
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Posted on 19. Mar, 2012 by Kim Gil in Merchant Services
I was about to head home for the day and was checking my twitter feed and was just amazed at this statistic I just had to share with you… It's pretty clear that if your a business with a website, you need to make sure your website is viewable on smart phones and tablets
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Posted on 06. Mar, 2012 by Armando Gil in Merchant Services
Seasonal merchant accounts may be useful because they are only open for a few months out of the year, thus giving the owner a break on other fees during off season. “For example a golf course in Colorado may only be open from May to September. Given this scenario it is advantageous to have the [...]
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Posted on 05. Mar, 2012 by Armando Gil in Merchant Services
Online processing is an excellent way to open up a new window of opportunity on a new customer basis; this will allow you to be more accessible. “Setting up a merchant account that allows you to process payments online opens up a whole new customer base for your business. By accepting credit and debit cards [...]
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Posted on 05. Mar, 2012 by Armando Gil in Merchant Services
By reading and achieving these steps and following the necessary actions your merchant account business should continue to grow. “While opening a merchant account is not tantamount to closing on your first house, placing a large part of your assets in a mutual fund, or even investing your time and money in an education program, [...]
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Posted on 29. Feb, 2012 by Kim Gil in Merchant Services
With the mobile space continuing to grow at jaw dropping rates, I can’t help but think of all the businesses in the US that don’t have a mobile ready website to allow customers to find their products and services I saw this tweet a few days ago and I thought it really help illustrate my [...]
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Posted on 10. Feb, 2012 by Armando Gil in Merchant Services
Visa is not to happy with the whole Durbin effect on their bottom line!! Has your merchant account been reviewed for the new debit pricing under the Durbin Law? http://www.mmsend3.com/link.cfm?r=478613018&sid=17565439&m=1790657&u=Boland&j…://digitaltransactions.net/news/story/3425 While acknowledging that federal pricing regulations are crimping growth in its debit card business, Visa Inc. late on Wednesday presented an upbeat report to investors [...]
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