Launching and operating a business can be an all-consuming endeavor. A considerable amount of time, capital, and strategy is essential. Among the plethora of requirements to start and sustain a business, there is one inescapable event that rattles even the most seasoned entrepreneur…risk. The conventional risk associated with businesses usually refer to the possibility of falling short of profit goals,...
The vaping industry has exploded in such a way that many cannot resist getting in and have their share of this lucrative pie. It is estimated that by 2025, the industry is set to be worth $61.4 billion. Euromonitor, a market research group, has reported that an estimated 55 million adults will be vaping by 2021. Perhaps all these impressive...
High-risk merchants have a lot to consider when launching and running their online establishments. The first and most critical component they must tackle is how they will process their credit card payments. Most payment service providers will not offer these services to high-risk businesses. Once they secure a credible payment service provider, they need to ensure that they offer a...
In the US, real-time payments continue to grow as FIS Inc. launches RealNet. RealNet is a cloud-based software-as-a-service platform or (SaaS) that allows consumers, businesses, and governments to embark on account-to-account transactions. Known as a “network of networks”, RealNet will take advantage of The Clearing House Payment Co. LLC’s real-time payment network alongside the automatic clearing house’s same day networks...
The pandemic has considerably shifted the mindset on digital currencies. Initially, the question was whether digital currencies had the potential to succeed. Now, the questions being asked are how and when digital currencies will reach mainstream status. According to Deutsche Bank Research, payments using cryptocurrencies will escalate. What could possibly hinder extensive use is the great amount of energy consumed....
With so many payment options coming to the fore, eChecks have been gaining ground in the last decade. In a Federal Reserve Payment Study in 2016, it was discovered that ACH payments grew at a yearly rate of 4.9 percent from 2012 to 2015. The Most Popular Questions About eChecks With Answers Businesses that are interested in accepting eChecks as...
Google Maps has collaborated with Google Pay to pay for both street parking and transit fares. This can be done directly off the Google Maps app and without needing to take out a wallet. With more consumers reluctant to touch public surfaces, an integration with Passport and Park Mobile allows them to pay the meter directly off of driving navigation...
Shopify is an excellent platform that can assist potential business owners to launch an eCommerce store in an efficient, stress-free way. However, even the best of platforms cannot automatically draw in sales for you. To say that the online business community is oversaturated is putting it mildly. In fact, it is estimated that there are 375,000 online stores currently using...
Although the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy has proven disastrous, retailers have been forced to modernize their current systems at warp speed. The result has been the accelerated adoption of contactless payments. The acceptance of contactless payments (Google Pay, Apple Pay, and tap-to-pay cards) has soared like never before due to consumer concerns for safety. And one...
The payment space is evolving at such a rapid pace. Many solutions being developed today are aiming at providing increased speed, more efficiency, and transparency. When the pandemic took the world by surprise, it also shook the modern payment system world. Suddenly, payment systems went from cashless to contactless. It also radically changed how everyday businesses would operate. What Is...
