How Restaurants Can Benefit from Semi-Integrated Payments
Although about 70 percent of U.S. storefronts now accept EMV chip card payments, the restaurant industry generally lags behind other types of merchants in adoption. When the U.S. flipped the switch and began accepting EMV payments in October 2015, some restaurant owners were skeptical whether they needed the technology designed to stop card-present fraud, and […]
Meet the Soaring Demand for Unattended POS in the Restaurant and Retail Verticals
If there’s one thing that all point of sale (POS) solutions providers can agree on, it’s that to be successful, you have to keep up with industry demands. One of the latest trends that have made it necessary for solutions providers businesses to adapt is the booming unattended POS trend. The global interactive kiosk market […]
How to Sell Prospects on Integrated Payment Processing
There’s a good chance you’ve encountered some prospects who are tough sells for integrated payment processing. By pointing out the long list of benefits and the new capabilities a feature-rich integrated payments system can provide, however, you can overcome almost any objection. Include these three facts in your discussions with reluctant prospects: 1. If you […]
4 Reasons to use PCI-Validated P2PE
PCI-validated P2PE (point-to-point encryption) is a vital part of a merchant’s network security strategy. Cybercrime is a continual threat to retailers, restaurateurs, and other consumer-facing businesses — accepting payment cards and storing payment data put them in hackers’ cross-hairs. P2PE encrypts payment data from the moment the consumer initiates payment until it is decrypted by […]
Fact or Fiction? The Truth About the “Retail Store Apocalypse”
We’ve all heard the rumors: In-store retail is over. Online shopping is king. eCommerce spells the end for retail stores. Despite what you may have read in the media, retail is thriving. Physical stores currently account for almost 90 percent of all retail sales in North America, and that number is still predicted to be […]
What car dealers look for in Point of Sale Systems
Payment transactions at car dealerships run the gamut. The next customer through the door could bring a cashier’s check, a credit card, a mobile wallet, or documentation for dealer financing. A car dealer point of sale (POS) system and modern payment solution is the smart strategy to take care of business. Here are eight reasons […]
7 Reasons Salons and Spas Need Industry-Specific Salon Point of Sale Systems
Salons, spas, and other service businesses in the beauty industry are getting their own makeovers. The consumers’ changing behaviors and expectations that are driving changes in retail, grocery, quick service restaurants are also impacting this industry where delightful customer experiences have always been essential to success. One significant change occurring in the beauty industry is […]
Managing Increased Patient Responsibility with Payment Solutions
The healthcare industry continues to experience a major shift in a patient’s financial responsibility. This is largely driven by significant changes in the reimbursement model, but there is so much more to consider than collecting payments. Between 2012 and 2015, consumer payments to healthcare providers nearly doubled. This upward trend in consumer payment has continued — […]
Payment Trends Outlook for 2020
Approaching a new year and a new decade, payment trends indicate that significant changes are ahead. Here are five forces that will shape the payment solutions you provide to your customers in 2020 and beyond. 1. A new generation To stay relevant, merchants spent the last decade replacing long-standing processes — and perceptions — […]
Must-Have Payment Features for Food Truck Businesses
Food truck businesses have carved out a profitable niche in the restaurant industry by taking great cuisine to their customers. Food trucks are a popular choice for people short on time who don’t want to compromise on taste or quality. Lunch or dinner at a food truck is convenient, delicious, and fast. Speed of service […]
