How the Olympics Are Affecting China’s E-Commerce Merchants

As we gear up for yet another Olympic games, all eyes are on China, as this is the first time in a long time that the games have been hosted by a country that has not been as friendly with the United States and Western democratic countries as we would ... Read more..

Is There Such a Thing as a Free Merchant Account?

This article raises the discussion of is there really such a thing as a free merchant account.  From here you will be able to draw your own conclusion.  Do you really think that you can get things for free? Did you know that when you get free things, they come with ... Read more..

What is Credit Card Processing?

If you were reading this article twenty, fifteen or even ten years ago, chances are you would be reading it in a magazine or an industry or trade publication and not on your computer, in your office (hopefully home office), but probably on your laptop in an airport, because your ... Read more..

Why Choose an Offshore Merchant Account?

The addition of an offshore merchant account for anyone that does business online can be very advantageous. Though many retailers and merchants over look this option, it is increasingly important financial tool that offers many benefits that a domestic account will not, and at no added inconvenience. The primary reason ... Read more..

Why Should Businesses Use Merchant Services?

Accepting credit cards is a fundamental part of doing business in today’s world of plastic carrying customers. Some people rarely use cash anymore, and lugging around a checkbook is out of the question. So it is vital for small business owners to have at least some means of accepting payment ... Read more..

YOU, ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS AND THE GLOBAL ECONOMY

As markets get bigger, marketplaces get smaller, right? Today, we regularly purchase products from other countries, sometimes without knowing we are. The internet has made it extremely easy to do a day’s worth of shopping in about an hour in front of your computer; which is often a lot more ... Read more..