Is your business paying high processing fees every time you accept a business or purchasing card? If so, there might be a way for you to increase your profit margins without the need to increase your sales volume. The secret is qualifying your transactions at...
Business trends can be unpredictable. They’re susceptible to changes in technology, the economy, legislation, and more. Whether you’re maintaining a business or looking to start one, we want you to be successful. Here are our top 5 predictions for small businesses in 2019....
We are very pleased to introduce you to 2 new additions to our team. Please join us in welcoming CJ and Toni....
In 2017, Hedges & Company reported a 16% increase in online auto parts sales, putting e-commerce on track to outpace brick and mortar sales. And this trend isn’t just impacting certain transactions – e-commerce sales are up for both B2B and B2C markets. If you...
The payment processing industry is convoluted, filled with so many moving parts that it can be difficult to keep up. ISOs are a great example of something that is often misunderstood. You may have heard (incorrectly) that ISOs are more expensive. Or maybe you’re not...
A B2B (business-to-business) transaction is any sale where your customer is a business instead of an individual. Traditionally, B2B transactions were the territory of paper invoices and handwritten checks, but the convenience of credit cards is changing that. What do you need to know about...
Whether you own a counter-service pizzeria or a chain of full-service restaurants, a point of sale (POS) system is an absolute necessity for your business. Make sure your restaurant can keep up and choose a POS that will help you do it....
The internet is packed with best practices on banks leveraging social media to market to business owners. Less has been written, however, about how the individual banker should lean into social media, particularly LinkedIn. Here are 5 opportunities for business bankers to use LinkedIn to...
A key difference between a top performing bank and an average bank can usually be found in the quality and usage of the needs assessment when selling Treasury Services. A thorough assessment can help you avoid mistakes that derail new business proposals, and shorten...
You are a sales professional at a bank. You opened a new business account. CONGRATS! Now what? Beginning a relationship with a new business customer is exciting. But, opening the new account is just the beginning. ...
Deepening customer relationships isn’t a trend that is going to fade any time soon. In fact, some in the industry say that it is becoming core to the banking model. On-boarding shouldn't be the end of the relationship; it should be the beginning....
Are you interested in growing your bank's non-fee and non-interest income by expanding your Merchant Services portfolio? BASYS Processing has proven strategies to significantly increase your bank's credit card processing income, while enhancing your reputation with your customers....
Having a presence on social media is no longer a choice for banks - it’s a reality, plain and simple. Social Media in banking has become a must. Even if your bank isn’t actively tweeting, Facebooking, YouTubing, or otherwise posting on social media, rest assured...
For a bank, the choice of a merchant service partner is extremely important. To ensure your bank is receiving the maximum benefit from the relationship, here are 8 things banks should look for in a Merchant Service partner....