Fraud Checklist for eCommerce Merchants

No one can deny that eCommerce has opened up a world of opportunities for businesses and consumers alike.  Businesses are able to reach more people than ever as a result of the Internet.  But with the increase in profit potential comes an increase in loss...

What is an eCheck?

What is an echeck?  With the rise of online industry, many companies and consumers are turning to newer, electronic forms of payment.  The echeck is one of these forms.  An echeck is a simple way to electronically transfer funds from your account to the payee’s...

How To Fundraise Online

Fundraising is a part of many organizations. Schools, charities, businesses, and even individuals utilize fundraising every year. Fundraising makes it possible to reach financial goals that were once unreachable. Even with the use of nonprofit fundraising software, it...

How To Avoid Credit Card Skimming

Being the victim of credit card skimming is not a pleasant experience. No one wants to face tons of unauthorized charges on their credit card. The process of reporting your information stolen and fighting to have the charges removed can be long and tedious. With...

The Downfall of the Debit Card

Debit users may soon feel a pinch in their purchasing power.  Several Fortune 500 banking companies have suggested instituting a $100 or even a $50 spending cap for debit card purchases.  These proposals come as a reaction to a new regulation under consideration...

The Difference Between Debit and Credit Cards

In this day and age, plastic is the easiest way to pay for purchases. Plastic does not mean breaking out the poker chips from your last game or the fake money from Monopoly. In today’s world, plastic refers to using a card to easily complete the purchase. Plastic...

A Basic Guide to Understanding eCommerce Shopping Carts

An eCommerce shopping cart is a software application that works in harmony with your website to provide an online shopping environment.  This software typically runs from the same computer that serves as your website’s server.  The intended function of a shopping...

Why Credit Cards May Not Be In Our Future

The concept of giving customers credit is not new. Back in the late 1800’s, consumers and merchants exchanged goods by having credit coins or charge plates. Merchants would issue plates or coins made out of metal, which was embossed with the customer’s name and...

The History of eCommerce

Have you ever heard the term ecommerce and wondered exactly what it meant and where it came from? It refers to shopping on the Internet. For anyone who owns a eCommerce business, it can be quite challenging to grow your online presence and your business overall. But...

The History of Credit Card Terminals

If you own a business, chances are your credit card acceptance process is something you rarely think about. It’s just a part of doing business. Yet the entire process has come a long way in a short period of time. Credit card terminals now have a place on the...
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