Lately, there has been a lot of buzz with retail merchants wondering about the advantages of a cloud-based tablet POS system vs. a traditional POS system. If you’re wondering more about this increasingly popular option and how it can affect your business, read on. Cloud-based POS systems offer a variety of benefits, one of which is that you’ll have the power of instantly updated sales data, along with web-based reporting capabilities that allow you to take charge of your shop’s POS wherever you are. Another advantage that a tablet POS can provide you is that upgrading is much easier and faster. This upgrading is faster because the cloud-based POS is better able to keep up with shifting technology trends and security updates that will likely happen within several years. Another huge benefit to those who choose a tablet POS system is that you have the ability to seamlessly integrate your loyalty program and offer gift cards as well. You won’t find this same flexibility in many Windows-based POS configurations. If you haven’t yet instituted a loyalty program – there are some big reasons to start. We’ll get back to that later on in the blog. But first, it is worth focusing on some of the other tools you can take advantage of with a tablet POS. Take inventory with ease Gone are the days that a POS system simply rang up an order and calculated tax, now...

Whether you’re a recent startup or you’re an established small business owner who wants to learn more about merchant services, read on to find out more about what products and services can make your business run more smoothly. The best merchant companies will offer you products and services that help your business grow and reach more customers, do business more efficiently, and have good customer service when you need it. But they will also have readily available customer service as well. The most common options you have available with most merchant service companies include: Check Processing Options Point-of-Sale Systems – otherwise known as “POS” Micro Payment Solutions Merchant Cash Advance Options Loyalty Program and Gift Card Options Check Processing Services Believe it or not, checks still account for a large chunk of transactions—despite the even larger uptick in debit and credit card use. A merchant service company can provide valuable services to keep your check chasing secure and efficient: Remote Deposit Capture Internet Check Payments In-Store Processing Recurring Check Processing Mailed Check Processing Phone Processing The following services are typically a standard expectation in merchant check cashing services: Remote Check Guarantee Truncation Verification As a business owner, accepting checks...

When researching credit card processing reviews, it’s important to understand the methods of the reviewing site to determine how the sites were ranked, and which company is truly right for you. As a business owner, you’ll want to ensure that the company not only has good credit card processing reviews, but that it’s a good fit for your business over the long run. Read on to find out more about the top credit card processing companies and what makes them a strong choice. Further down below, you’ll find out more information to learn what you need to look for when choosing the processing company that is right for your business. Top 3 Credit Card Processing Reviews #1 - United Payment Services comes in as our top performer. The company has been in business since 1998 with major clients including IBM, Otis Spunkmeyer, and Rockwell Collins. With a 97% client retention rate and over 10,000 active clients, United Payment Services is equipped to handle ATM/debit card processing, check guarantee services, Internet commerce services, and more. Their mission: Our core corporate belief is that our company exists to enable the American dream by providing businesses with the latest electronic payment capabilities at the fairest prices without ever sacrificing our promise to deliver unsurpassed customer service. This company has solutions for both the startup corner...