Each year, Charge Card Systems is recognized for its achievements by First Data by being named to the First Data Advisory Board. As one of just 14 member ISO’s that gathered at First Data’s corporate office in Atlanta, I participated … Continue reading →

How many times have you written out your goals either from a personal or business perspective? More importantly, once you’ve written them down, who has held you accountable for reaching those goals? What was the consequence if you didn’t lose … Continue reading →

The competition is fierce as merchant level salesperson are competing for the same customer base. Why not differentiate yourself and contact more specialized vertical markets – for example, the medical industry. During the past decade, Charge Card Systems has become … Continue reading →

Latest merchant processor scam offers free terminals I am sure that not a day goes by that you are not contacted by someone selling merchant services who promises you great savings. Whether it be via the phone or in person … Continue reading →

All businesses get excited about the this time of year because people start shopping for the holidays. Gift baskets go out, wheel of meats are sent, and more transactions occur during this time than any other time during the year. … Continue reading →

High risk merchants are doing business everyday just like any other company but the nature of their business is a bit different that can effect in how credit card transactions are processed daily. The mix of these credit card transactions … Continue reading →

In an attempt to gain market share and give small business owners a leg up locally, Groupon announced they’re joining the merchant processing industry. Groupon is going to target salons, restaurants, and other small retailers process credit cards at a … Continue reading →

Time and time again this is the age old questions that every small business owner will ask a bank, credit card company or merchant processor. What’s your rate? The question itself is very broad. You can say my effective rate … Continue reading →

The technology behind swiping your credit card to purchase an item is getting better everyday. A company located in Tennessee, EDO Interactive, now can attach coupons to your debit or credit card. The company is expanding by working with Banks … Continue reading →

In an attempt to gain a big chunk of market share Square Inc., the mobile payment system announced they are going to offer customers who have revenues of less than $250,000 a year a flat fee of $275 a month … Continue reading →