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Merchant Services Headlines - April, 2008


FIRST ATLANTIC COMMERCE WINS BERMUDA GOVERNMENT’S COVETED INNOVATION OF THE YEAR TECHNOLOGY AWARD

First Atlantic Commerce Ltd. (FAC), a leading international, multi-currency payment and risk management solutions provider

Posted: Wednesday, April 30, 2008



MERCHANT ACCOUNT RESOURCE SITE SAYS ACCEPTING CREDIT CARDS IS VITAL TO SMALL BUSINESS

While many small businesses still only accept cash or checks, A1 Merchant Accounts is stressing the importance of credit card processing. The online resource for merchant account and payment processing info says businesses will lose customers otherwise.

Posted: Wednesday, April 30, 2008



ECOMMERCE MERCHANTS AND PEPPERJAM TO LAUNCH MANAGED AFFILIATE NETWORK FOR ONLINE MERCHANTS

eCommerce Merchant Trade Association (ECMTA) members will be able to implement their affiliate programs with a premium affiliate management service at a discounted rate.

Posted: Wednesday, April 30, 2008



"DEBIT OR CREDIT?"

Shop at any major retailer in the country, and unless you're using cold, hard cash, you'll be asked the question, "Debit or credit?"

Posted: Wednesday, April 30, 2008



TSYS PROFIT DOWN 1 PERCENT

Credit-card processor TSYS experienced a 1 percent dip in its first-quarter profits, primarily due to expenses related to its spinoff from former parent firm

Posted: Tuesday, April 29, 2008



WHOCASH CAN BE PURCHASED ONLINE

Since Monday April 14, all members of the Brandeis community have had the option of adding WhoCash to their student ID cards online

Posted: Tuesday, April 29, 2008



MASTERCARD QUARTERLY EARNINGS MORE THAN DOUBLE

MasterCard Inc said first-quarter earnings more than doubled, beating expectations, helped by the weak dollar

Posted: Tuesday, April 29, 2008



THIS INNOVATIVE NEW SITE HELPS BUYERS AND SELLERS CONNECT IN A FUN AND FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT.

Automotix.net just released a new classified advertising section designed with both buyers and sellers in mind.

Posted: Monday, April 28, 2008



KEEP TRACK OF CASH FLOW

Take steps to ensure more money comes in than leaves account

Posted: Monday, April 28, 2008



BUSINESS BANK ACCOUNT

If you’re running a business, you will need a business bank account. You simply can’t survive without one. It’s the focal point of your finances

Posted: Friday, April 25, 2008



CREDIT CARD INFO STOLEN IN CANTON

Police are investigating hundreds of reports of thefts of credit and debit card numbers belonging to customers who shopped at WiseBuys

Posted: Friday, April 25, 2008



AMERICAN EXPRESS 1Q PROFIT FALLS 6 PCT

American Express said its first-quarter profit fell 6 percent amid in what the company's chief executive called a weak and uncertain U.S. economy.

Posted: Thursday, April 24, 2008



NAMA ANNOUNCES LOW COST PAYMENT PROCESSING SOLUTIONS FOR MEMBERS

The National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) is pleased to offer its members an opportunity to save money

Posted: Thursday, April 24, 2008



INTERVIEW: AUTHORIZE.NET PRESIDENT ON FRAUD PREVENTION

Roy Banks discusses common fraud prevention mistakes

Posted: Wednesday, April 23, 2008



CHARGE ANYWHERE RELEASES COMPATIBLE SOFTWARE APPLICATION FOR QUICKBOOKS POINT OF SALE SOFTWARE

CHARGE Anywhere, a leading provider of secure mobile payment software solutions and electronic payment services

Posted: Wednesday, April 23, 2008



GLOBAL PAYMENTS ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT TO EXTEND NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA MARKETING ALLIANCE AGREEMENT

Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN), a world leader in electronic transaction processing services, announced today that it has extended its Marketing Alliance Agreement with National Bank of Canada

Posted: Tuesday, April 22, 2008



BLAMING HIGH-PRICED OIL FOR RUINING YOUR WEEKENDS

AS a general rule, this column does not dispense advice. The rule is temporarily suspended. Here is some advice for business travelers:

Posted: Tuesday, April 22, 2008



SECURITY - ARE YOU PCI COMPLIANT?

Whether your own business accepts credit cards or you give your own card information to others, such as your MLS or Association

Posted: Monday, April 21, 2008



PAYPAL & EBAY TO RULE THE WORLD? PART ONE: AUSTRALIA THE PAWN FOR A ONE SIDED GAME OF CHESS

“No less than 48 comments prior to me reading this and not a single positive note with regard to this policy move.”

Posted: Monday, April 21, 2008



BE CRITICAL OF YOUR CREDIT SALES

CE retailers and installer/dealers that accept credit cards would be wise to understand the terms of their processing agreements.

Posted: Monday, April 21, 2008



CONVENIENCE: NO. 1 BENEFIT FOR CREDIT-ACCEPTING INSTALLERS

Credit-accepting installers also get easier refunds, better security and simpler accounting procedures.

Posted: Monday, April 21, 2008



HOW TO SAVE WITH COST-PLUS PRICING PLANS

Since you can't do much about interchange costs and dues and assessments fees, make sure you know what the merchant service provider charges for processing customer payments before signing up.

Posted: Monday, April 21, 2008



PHONE TRAVEL DEAL TOUGH, COLD AS ICE

Q: ICE Gallery, which now is known as Our Vacation Center, was selling vacation plans for $4,200. I bought one four years ago

Posted: Sunday, April 20, 2008



RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT GOES PAPERLESS

Landlords and Renters have a great new tool to use with the launch of RentalSpaceNetwork.com, an online property management and rental advertising service. Created by a team of Real Estate and IT professionals, RentalSpaceNetwork.com promises to bring residential property management into the 21st century.

Posted: Friday, April 18, 2008



START USING ECHECK FOR REAL ESTATE PAYMENTS - FAST, EASY AND SAFE

For Sale By Owner website Fizber.com started accepting ACH Payments and eChecks on their website.

Posted: Friday, April 18, 2008



NEW CHANNEL FOR PROCESSING COMPANY A-IBSLV FOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTANCE

Processing and billing services provider A-IBSLV announces its new Asian channel for credit card acceptance.

Posted: Friday, April 18, 2008



PSYSTAR MYSTERY ADDS UP TO PHISHING SCAM

Walk through the Psystar fiasco with me. Many things are confusing. At a minimum, it’s clear that the OpenMac is bogus.

Posted: Thursday, April 17, 2008



MERCHANT CASH ADVANCES ARE INCREASINGLY POPULAR AMONG BUSINESS OWNERS

As small business owners scramble to secure the working capital they need to maintain smooth business operations and banks continue to reject more lending applications

Posted: Thursday, April 17, 2008



ASA ADDS CARD PROCESSOR TO MEMBER BENEFITS

ASA members will receive special pricing for NPC services.

Posted: Thursday, April 17, 2008



CHARGE.COM STREAMLINES APPLICATION PROCESS FOR ONLINE MERCHANTS

Online merchants no longer have to worry about losing sales because they don’t have online credit card processing services on their Web sites.

Posted: Wednesday, April 16, 2008



MACPRACTICE OFFERS CREDIT CARD PROCESSING

MacPractice, developers of practice management software for doctors, dentists and chiropractors, on Tuesday announced the integration of credit card

Posted: Tuesday, April 15, 2008



PARALLEL SOFTWARE ANNOUNCES INTEGRATED CREDIT CARD PROCESSING FOR MACPRACTICE MD, DDS, DC AND 20/20

Mark Hollis, the President of MacPractice, Inc. announced the availability of credit and debit card processing in each of MacPractice's portfolio

Posted: Tuesday, April 15, 2008



PPI AND UNIFORCE PARTNER TO PROVIDE RESTAURANT AND RETAIL POS SECTORS WITH AFFORDABLE

Partnership with Payment Processing, Inc. provides comprehensive integrated payment system

Posted: Tuesday, April 15, 2008



WAL-MART HOLDS YOUR CREDIT CARD AND ID HOSTAGE WHEN YOU COMPLAIN

When reader Steve went to Wal-Mart to buy Rock Star for his daughter, he reluctantly presented the cashier with a state issued ID containing just his picture

Posted: Tuesday, April 15, 2008



ADVANCEME AND RBS LYNK FIND FORMULA FOR SUCCESS THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

Leading Provider of Merchant Cash Advances Teams With RBS Lynk to Solve Customers' Working Capital Needs

Posted: Monday, April 14, 2008



FRONTIER BLAMES CARD COMPANY FOR CASH SQUEEZE

US carrier Frontier Airlines, which has filed for bankruptcy, says part of its problem has been a cash squeeze caused by its credit card-processing company

Posted: Monday, April 14, 2008



SHOW ME THE MONEY: SETTING UP PAYMENT METHODS

Time and time again, studies show that offering alternative payment methods increase sales (see related articles).

Posted: Monday, April 14, 2008



PROTECT CUSTOMERS' DATA OR LOSE YOUR BUSINESS

Back-end store security: It's the most important, yet the oft-overlooked parameter of running an online business.

Posted: Monday, April 14, 2008



STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION ELIMINATES E-FILE AND E-PAY FEES

In an effort to promote electronic tax filing, the State of Hawaii Department of Taxation announced on April 10 that they are eliminating the $2.50 Transaction Fee

Posted: Sunday, April 13, 2008



ENTREPRENEUR CLASSES OFFERED AT SBA CENTER

The U.S. Small Business Administration offers the four classes listed below this week at its SBA Entrepreneur Center

Posted: Sunday, April 13, 2008



EPASSPORTE OWNER DENIES MERCHANT ACCOUNT BECAUSE OF GIRLFRIEND

News of ePassporte payment solution reportedly closing to online poker players and merchants was the talk of the Net on Saturday

Posted: Saturday, April 12, 2008



CREDIT-CARD COLLATERAL LED TO BANKRUPTCY FILING

Many companies file for bankruptcy, but few blame their credit-card processor.

Posted: Saturday, April 12, 2008



MERCHANT ACCOUNT SERVICE NETWORK RESPONDS TO CONCERNS OVER ONLINE SECURITY

A1 Merchant Accounts, a leader in the payment processing industry, is responding to the results of a recent survey about online merchant accounts and Internet security.

Posted: Saturday, April 12, 2008



AIRLINES FACE NEW CASH CHALLENGE

Frontier Airlines, the latest airline to file for bankruptcy, was pushed over the brink by a problem that could spread to other carriers: credit card troubles.

Posted: Friday, April 11, 2008



INTEGRATED CREDIT CARD PROCESSING ENTERS HOME IMPROVEMENT MARKET

Payment Processing, Inc. (PPI), the industry leader for integrated payment solutions, today announced a partnership with CBC Computer Systems

Posted: Thursday, April 10, 2008



IDOL GIVES BACK NETS BIG CREDIT CARD PAYOUT

The outpouring of cash raised during last night's second annual American Idol "Idol Gives Back" charity fundraiser was, once again, very impressive.

Posted: Thursday, April 10, 2008



SIX RETAILERS RENEW WITH FIFTH THIRD PROCESSING SOLUTIONS

Fifth Third Processing Solutions is pleased to announce that the following retailers have signed contact extensions for merchant processing services:

Posted: Wednesday, April 09, 2008



VOLUSION OFFERS NON-PROFIT SOFTWARE FOR FREE WITH 'STORES TO CHANGE THE WORLD'

To assist their efforts, Volusion, a world-leading provider of ecommerce solutions, has launched Stores to Change the World for non-profits looking to have a presence online. Ten non-profits will receive Platinum Level stores each month, for no monthly fees.

Posted: Wednesday, April 09, 2008



PLANNING TO START AN ONLINE STORE?

SO ARE you planning to start an on line store? In this case, it would be safe to assume that you know all that is required for starting an online store

Posted: Tuesday, April 08, 2008



3DELTA SYSTEMS AND THOMASNET EXPAND AGREEMENT TO HELP BUYERS AND SELLERS OF INDUSTRIAL GOODS

3DSI Becomes Exclusive B2B Partner for ThomasNet Clients Who Accept Credit Cards Online

Posted: Monday, April 07, 2008



BLUEPAY ACQUIRES FOUR PREMIUM PORTFOLIOS

Thousands of Merchants Added as BluePay Continues Rapid Growth

Posted: Monday, April 07, 2008



WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE BEFORE YOU START AN ONLINE STORE

So you are planning to start an on line store. In this case, it would be safe to assume that you know all that is required

Posted: Saturday, April 05, 2008



HOW TO AVOID GETTING STUCK WITH WORTHLESS AIRLINES TICKETS

With the bankruptcy filings of two airlines in the past two weeks, some passengers are finding themselves stuck with worthless tickets.

Posted: Friday, April 04, 2008



WERCK ROLLS OUT CHECKOUT 2.0 POINT OF SALE

Checkout point of sale Mac software developer Werck has released the Checkout 2.0 point of sale version, targeting small to medium-sized Mac-based stores.

Posted: Friday, April 04, 2008



ESTHOST, INC. ENCOURAGES CREDIT CARDS USERS

EstHost, Inc (http://esthost.com), a US-based hosting provider, offers a wide spectrum of hosting solutions and is widely known for the exceptional quality of services and enterprise stability.

Posted: Thursday, April 03, 2008



MONDOPAY BUSINESS - MERCHANT ACCOUNT PROVIDER

MondoPay Business has been improved with the idea to give consumers and merchants a leg up in how to process credit cards

Posted: Thursday, April 03, 2008



ACH PAYMENT SOLUTIONS PARTNERS WITH USA EPAY

ACH Payment Solutions, a leading provider of ACH processing service, specializing in guaranteed eCheck programs

Posted: Wednesday, April 02, 2008



JUMP ABOARD VISA: THE MOST SUCCESSFUL NEW STOCK IN YEARS?

Visa (NYSE: V), like its main rival MasterCard (NYSE: MA), is not a bank and it does not make loans, assume credit risk

Posted: Wednesday, April 02, 2008



PAYMENT SERVICE LAUNCHED

A NEW payment service launched recently will offer business owners the opportunity to use an online debit payment facility

Posted: Wednesday, April 02, 2008



RSG AND PPI TEAM TO BRING FOOD SERVICES SECTOR A COMPREHENSIVE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE SOLUTION

Partnership Enables RSG to Offer Retirement Communities Integrated Payment Solution With Scalable Services and Support for Fast Growing Industry

Posted: Wednesday, April 02, 2008



FLORIDA GAS UTILITY'S SENIOR SECURED DEBT RATING CUT TO 'AA-' - S&P

Standard & Poor's (NYSE:MHP) Ratings Services (S&P) said it lowered its senior secured debt rating on Florida Gas Utility's

Posted: Wednesday, April 02, 2008



FITCH RATES VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS' PROPOSED DEBT OFFERING 'A+'; OUTLOOK STABLE

Fitch Ratings has assigned an 'A+' rating to Verizon Communications, Inc.'s (Verizon) (NYSE:VZ) proposed offering of senior unsecured notes.

Posted: Tuesday, April 01, 2008



OBAMA KEEPS CASH LEAD OVER CLINTON

Barack Obama raised more than $30 million in the month of March, a campaign official told TIME on Tuesday.

Posted: Tuesday, April 01, 2008



ARCADIA RESOURCES ANNOUNCES $5 MILLION DEBT FACILITY TO FUND DAILYMED GROWTH

Arcadia Resources, Inc. (AMEX: KAD: 0.77, -0.09, -10.46%), a leading provider of innovative consumer health care services

Posted: Tuesday, April 01, 2008



UNIVERSITIES DEAL WITH TUITION PAID BY CREDIT CARD

Paper checks are so yesterday, says a 2007 survey conducted by the National Association of College and University Business

Posted: Tuesday, April 01, 2008



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