Industry analysts expect the concrete and cement market to grow 7.95% by 2023, and the US cement manufacturing market is on track to reach 10.5 billion dollars of revenue by 2022. All that growth means it’s more important than ever to optimize your operations. Here...
In 2017, U.S propane exports were at an all-time high, and that trend is expected to continue. As the industry continues to grow, it will be more important than ever for propane operations to take measures to increase efficiency and optimize workflows. And technology is...
Following in the footsteps of ransomware and cryptojacking, the latest threat is called formjacking and it’s already posing a massive risk to online businesses and their customers. In 2018, formjacking compromised 4,818 websites every month. Here’s what you need to know: ...
E-commerce is a lucrative frontier for both aspiring entrepreneurs and businesses with existing brick and mortar locations. But that doesn’t mean e-commerce is the right solution for every business. As with all technology, e-commerce is a mixed bag of risks and rewards. Here’s what you...
Over the past 5 years, 47,153 PSPs have closed or been acquired. Independent and family-owned businesses are wondering how long remaining independent will be practical. Here are some steps small to medium-sized providers can take that will have them going toe-to-toe with even the largest...
Phishing is a fraudulent practice where a target is contacted via email, telephone, or text message by someone pretending to represent a legitimate organization. It’s an unfortunate reality that phishing has become commonplace, but the problem is even more pervasive than many realize. Are 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....
As Nolan Bushnell, the founder of Atari and Chuck E. Cheese, once put it, “a sale is a gift to the customer until the money is in the bank.” Have you ever waited months on end for a customer to pay you? It's not uncommon, but...
According to pymynts.com, the B2B sector is home to about $3 Trillion worth of “inefficiencies” in how payments are made. A lot of that comes from the role paper plays in making sure businesses get supplied and paid. Small businesses are well-poised to pivot toward...
Say goodbye to PIN amnesia, because new authentication methods are coming very soon. Let’s look at why customers prefer biometrics....
Scammers are always pushing to find the vulnerabilities in your security programs and systems. By choosing the right payment processor, and taking the steps outlined below, you can do a lot to protect your customers’ data....
You shouldn’t have to jump back and forth between multiple programs just to complete everyday business and managerial tasks. Plus, it’s important to choose a POS that suits your industry. If you're experiencing any of these 4 issues, it may be time to update your...
As technology evolves, experts agree credit cards will affect our day-to-day lives in new ways. From transportation to person-to-person transactions, one thing is certain: credit cards are here to stay. Here are just a few of the developments you can expect to see in the...