Success for SMB Hotels in Expedia and Booking.com
For hotels in the modern day, capturing an audience and keeping business steady can be challenging. Oftentimes the market can feel overwhelming, and with so many angles to look at, marketing can be confusing for many business owners. Many hotels have found success in listing their rooms on third party booking sites such as Expedia or Booking.com. The […]
A Merchant’s Guide to Credit Card Failure Codes
Transactions can be declined for a number of different reasons. Click here to discover what the various credit card failure codes mean.
How to Grow Your Independent or Small Hotel
Having an independent hotel, while not without its challenges, can be very rewarding. Having a small business means everything feels a bit more intimate – from the smaller numbers of staff, to more capability for personal attention to guests. It also means that managers and owners have more say in what goes, without the scrutiny […]
What 5G Tech and Speed Mean For Online Payments
Have you heard about 5G? The network upgrade starting to roll out around the globe has been a pretty popular topic of conversation, but what is it all about? 5G – a fifth generation mobile network – promises high speed increases to its predecessor, 3G and 4G. 5G networks have begun rolling out in select […]
VAT Regulations For Merchants In Africa
Value-Added Tax (VAT) is a tax that is levied on the sales of goods or services. How much the tax is worth is dependent upon the value of the goods or services being provided. In the case of products, the VAT is placed on a product at any point in the supply chain that value […]
The Benefits of Prepaid Cards That Make Them Popular
Credit cards have long usurped cash as shoppers’ payment method of choice. Convenience, security, and versatility make them a sensible go-to option for making purchases in person or online. For some consumers, however, access to a credit card is not an option due to limitations or restrictions prohibiting them from meeting criteria to being granted […]
B2B Payment Methods You Should Use
So, you’ve established your business, and perhaps even moved it online. You’ve selected a Payment Service Provider (PSP) to receive a range of payment types from customers. You’ve put a lot of effort into making your products or services available to a wide range of customers to access and pay in a myriad of ways, […]
What are Layaway Payments and How Can Businesses Benefit From Them
Originally brought to market in the US in the 1930’s (during the Great Depression), layaway came about as a purchasing option in which a consumer pays for goods in installments, and takes the item(s) when the full balance is paid. In the 1980’s layaway offerings fell out of favor as credit cards gained popularity, but […]
Benefits of Online Payment Service Providers
An online Payment Service Provider (PSP) empowers merchants and businesses that need to receive payments from their customers. By offering online payment solutions, a PSP enables businesses to accept payment methods such as credit and debit cards in the ways that make sense for them, whether it’s on the phone, online, or in-store. PSP’s also […]
The Pros and Cons Of Payroll Cards
Do you own a business and are looking for an easy and inexpensive way to pay employees? Check out the pros and cons of payroll cards for paying salaries, here.