Choosing a Merchant Account Provider

Written by Mary Hedden


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Integrity ofrepparttar Merchant Account Provider

It is extremely important to considerrepparttar 108654 integrity ofrepparttar 108655 merchant account provider that you select. There are a number of providers inrepparttar 108656 merchant account industry that cannot be trusted.

Here is a list of some red flags to look for while shopping for a merchant account.

1. The website ofrepparttar 108657 company has misleading ads such as “Free Merchant Account” or “Lowest Prices Guaranteed”. Research these ads carefully to find out exactly what they mean.

2. You repeatedly get an answering machine every time you call.

3. They are using a free domain name or a free web hosting service. (If they cannot afford a domain name, then they probably should not be inrepparttar 108658 merchant account business.)

4. They do not answer your questions precisely.

5. They have rates and fees that are not posted on their website.

Make sure you searchrepparttar 108659 internet for reviews ofrepparttar 108660 company and for any unsatisfactory remarks.

Customer Service

Customer Service is key for smooth transaction processing. Try calling their customer service number to ask them some questions. Pay attention torepparttar 108661 amount of time that you are on hold. Make sure that have friendly representatives that are knowledgeable and answer your questions precisely. They should be genuinely interested in helping you.

Superior customer service should also have a toll free number and provide 24/7 availability.

Althoughrepparttar 108662 integrity andrepparttar 108663 customer service are extremely important when choosing a merchant account provider, don’t be fooled into thinking that you should pay more for these services. If you do your research and shop around, you should be able to find a quality provider that does not charge high fees.

Mary Hedden is the owner of http://www.searchmerchants.com - Searchmerchants.com is dedicated to helping you find a merchant account provider so that your retail or internet business can start accepting credit cards for less. Permission is granted to reprint this article as long as no changes are made and the resource box is included with a link to http://www.searchmerchants.com


3 Reasons why to Accept Credit Cards by Phone

Written by Kevin Cross


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Strategic approach definesrepparttar convenience of accepting Credit Cards by phone using a mind-set supported by focusing Onrepparttar 108653 customer and their needs at all times. This means Gettingrepparttar 108654 right products and services to repparttar 108655 right customers Inrepparttar 108656 right way atrepparttar 108657 right value, all while making a profit. Thinking about this allrepparttar 108658 time keeps your customers fresh And willing to do business with you.

Call to action helps define what business you are really in to produce results for your customers. This enables you to Close more sales faster and easier. This will also help you Pay attention to what works and what doesn't while forming A habit to be a continual contributor to your ongoing Marketing efforts. When a person is ready to purchase your Products or services, your call to action will help convince Your customer that safety and reliability is present.

When you provide a full service payment solution, with no Equipment or software. Your business is readily available Torepparttar 108659 customer at all times. No matter where you're located, You can accept payments byrepparttar 108660 touch of your phone.

Kevin Cross is the Founder of Accept by Phone. Cross Merchant Services is a diversified financial service located in Hilliard, Ohio. Kevin has 10 years experience in the Merchant Account Industry working with seasonal businesses and independent Service professionals to increase their revenues. http://www.Accept-by-phone.com


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