The 4 major factors in preventing business fraud
Business fraud is often hidden from plain sight. But the longer it goes on, the more damage it will do. Here are four important factors that will help you prevent and uncover business fraud. Transaction processing systems: Review fraud settings Most modern payment systems offer fraud protection. Either built-in or through a second- or […]
More About Electronic Merchant Services – High Risk Merchant Services
Electronic Merchant Services has been helping merchants with their credit card processing for over 20 years. For the past 7 years they have shifted the focus of business to High Risk Merchant Services. EMS understands the process better than most sales offices and agents out in the field. Communication The one thing that really sets […]
4 Tips for Preventing Chargebacks on Reoccurring and Subscription Payments.
Having a membership or subscription model business has been a trend in the way that businesses structure how products and services are sold. It is a great way to ensure future income and know how much labor will be needed. However, this business model does come with the likelihood of an increased risk of chargebacks. […]
Top 4 Challenges Today’s Business Owners Face
Conducting business through a pandemic will have some definite repercussions. Do you know what challenges to address, especially ones that can cost you your bottom line? challenges that business owners today will face These have been identified as the top four challenges that business owners today will face. Increased disputes Increased fraud attempts Lost sales […]
Are You Thinking about Converting Your Business to Cashless?
Many businesses today are finding it easier to go cashless. Most businesses already no longer accept checks. Businesses often take cash and credit for goods and services, but most online businesses only accept digital payments. Have you wondered if going cashless is right for you? Here are some things to consider before making the change: […]
Mobile Payment Solutions
Do you feel like everything is changing at a speed that you cannot keep up? Are you having to change business practices to meet new customer needs? One big change that we are seeing is the need for flexible and mobile payment options. Some have moved to online payments with a curbside pick-up option (mostly […]
Tackling Merchant Data “Insecurities”
Among both brick-and-mortar and online businesses, security plays an important role in selecting payment solutions. The rise in data breaches and the desire to avoid associated risks is driving these security concerns. But their goals aren’t just to protect their businesses. They also want to provide a higher level of service to their customers. Online […]
Restaurant Payment Processing
With a solution set developed specifically for the restaurant sector, it’s no wonder Electronic Merchant Services (EMS) is the provider of choice across the hospitality industry. We understand the processing requirements of national chains, franchises and independent ownership. Our investments in restaurant specific applications and features have helped many food and beverage organizations optimize their […]
No Signature Required
Change in Card Brand Signature Requirements Took Effect As of April 14, 2018, the requirement for obtaining a signature on in-store sales transactions is now optional with Visa®, MasterCard®, Discover® and American Express® in the U.S. and Canada. (Discover and American Express also include other countries such as Mexico and the Caribbean.) However, Visa’s elimination […]
5 Ways to Reduce Everyday Business Data Security Risks
As a business owner are you keeping an eye on everyday data security risks? Running a small to medium size business means your customers probably have a never-ending to-do list, and it’s easy to let payment data security fall to the bottom of it. Businesses that keep data security practices up to date and top […]
