A lot of different avenues have been tried to help businesses set up loyalty programs. Some have come to the trouble of setting up loyalty cards specific to the business. Others have tried to go the online route, while others try and tap into the mobile niche and create specific apps for businesses. Surprisingly one… Continue reading Swipely Introduces a Credit Card Based Loyalty Program
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Mobile Payments vs. Traditional Credit Card Processing
Accepting and processing credit cards from your customers is much easier today than it was in the past. Having a customer use a credit card within a business often means that a business owner can expect that customer to spend up to twenty percent more in that store than they otherwise would have. Furthermore, many… Continue reading Mobile Payments vs. Traditional Credit Card Processing
The (possible) End To The Credit Card As We Know It.
Let’s face it…we are simplifying everything, making it faster and more efficient, so we can do more on-the-go. All of the gadgets and apps are right at our fingertips, so we can be more productive, all the time! Whether it’s in bed, at the breakfast table, on the train, or sitting in the park during… Continue reading The (possible) End To The Credit Card As We Know It.
Thieves Using RFID Tech to Steal Your Credit Card
In the past few years, there has been speculation and discussion on the security risks involved with the RFID credit cards issued by MasterCard. Many were skeptical about the true threat to those using the tap and pay credit cards. Even with the many news networks giving warning regarding the security flaws, credit card distributors… Continue reading Thieves Using RFID Tech to Steal Your Credit Card
Is Your Smart Phone Compromising Your Credit Card Details?
Following recent research and investigation by some well-regarded National newspapers, a potential weakness has been identified when using SmartPhones to access Wi-Fi hotspots in public places. On the basis of this, it has been established that almost all Android-based phones are vulnerable to personal data theft, as are BT customers who use the ‘Openzone’ Wi-Fi… Continue reading Is Your Smart Phone Compromising Your Credit Card Details?
Why A Virtual Terminal Is A Superior Way to Accept Credit Cards
Some business owners might not realize this, but they have the choice of using a virtual terminal for their credit card transactions. When most business owners think of ways to accept credit cards, they are used to carrying the electronic little devices that they keep by the cash register, in order to accept credit card… Continue reading Why A Virtual Terminal Is A Superior Way to Accept Credit Cards
iPhone 5 Could Be Released in Early June 2011
Img Credit: Bizarro | Full Size There is a chance that iPhone 5 will be released on early June 2011, a predictable moment for the next big thing in the Apple’s iPhone lineup. Apple has set a good pattern and they have implanted expectations on consumers’ mind that at least one new major product will… Continue reading iPhone 5 Could Be Released in Early June 2011
Private Credit Report For Free
A tremendous service, that consumers have access to is one that enables them to obtain a private credit score report for totally free from all 3 in one bureaus. This is really a listing of all open card and loan accounts that a client has. 1 usually states balances, final payment quantity, large balance, minimal… Continue reading Private Credit Report For Free
How to Enhance the Security of your Web server
Img Credit Running an online business like an ecommerce web site can be pretty hard at times, especially when you’re the only person working on it (which is not so uncommon these days) and you have to take care of everything, including customer support, sales, and the maintenance of your server. Of course, there are… Continue reading How to Enhance the Security of your Web server
Microsoft Windows Turns 25
Img Credit | View Full Size The Windows operating system, developed by the software giant Microsoft, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Although it had a slow start in 80’s, Windows now run more than 90% of computers around the world. November 20, 1985 is the date that marks the beginning of Windows (version 1.01, MS-DOS… Continue reading Microsoft Windows Turns 25