packaging & shipping supplies BLOG - March 11, 2024 Are you on top of your different kinds of packaging and shipping supplies? It can be difficult to conceive of all the moving parts that are required for large organizations to successfully ship product around the world. On top of the materials already needed to make your product, you need plenty more just to ensure safety when transporting it. Unfortunately, for a lot of business owners or operators, all these different supplies can be overwhelming. In this article, we look at the different subcategories of packaging and shipping…
saas BLOG - February 26, 2024 SaaS, PaaS, or IaaS? What’s the difference, and how can you tell which one’s right for you? When it comes to cloud computing, if you’re not on board, you’re already behind. Given the rise in popularity and accessibility of cloud-based business solutions, to say the market wasn’t already saturated would be an understatement. In this article, we examine the different kinds of cloud computing structures and how they have the potential to reduce company expenditures and improve productivity. SaaS vs PaaS vs IaaS The cloud computing ecosystem can seem daunting to companies…
merchant services BLOG - February 12, 2024 Payment integration, No. 2: What are payment integration connectors? In our last article about payment integration, we looked at what payment integration is and how to it can optimize your merchant services. In this article we’re looking at API connectors; a software secret that opens your options as a merchant, and potentially allows for significant savings on your payment processing expenses. Payment integration requires payment APIs. Integrated payments are facilitated through Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) – protocols that allow different software applications to communicate…
merchant services BLOG - January 29, 2024 Payment integration, No. 1: What is payment integration? The world of payment processing is incredibly complicated, with lots of different moving parts. Depending on how your business or organization operates, it only becomes increasingly complex. Payment integration is the process that simplifies all of that, ensuring a seamless experience across various systems, platforms, or applications. In this article – part one of a two-part series on payment integration – we look at what payment integration is, and its benefits for both the merchant…
saas BLOG - January 15, 2024 How much choice does your industry have when it comes to choosing an eSignature provider? A lot of businesses and organizations have the luxury of shopping around when it comes to selecting an eSignature provider. However, depending on your region and industry, this isn’t always the case. In this article, we look at those exceptions. All businesses must comply with federal eSignature regulations. No matter what industry you’re working in, you must select an eSignature provider that complies with federal regulations. In the United States, that includes: The Electronic Signatures…
merchant services BLOG - January 2, 2024 Is your business using the right Merchant Category Code? Did you know there are more than 700 categories for merchant services transactions? Quite frankly, that’s just too many for you to have memorized to know if you’ve been assigned the best code by your payment processing services provider. In this article, we take a look at Merchant Category Codes, and the importance of ensuring your business is using the correct designation. What is a Merchant Category Code? A Merchant Category Code (MCC) is a…
business expenses MORE INFO BLOG - December 11, 2023 How to balance the holiday season with your business’ bottom line. Depending on your industry – and area of focus – the holiday season can be slow for business. In fact, November to January might bring with it a looming sense of doom, not just related to shorter days and cooler weather, but instead, about your business’ bottom line. In this article, we take a look at the holiday slowdown that impacts some businesses around this time of year, and some strategies for combatting any potential…