The PaymentCloud Blog

Our merchants are important to us, that’s why we go out of our way to educate and inform them on the ins and outs of the payment processing industry. We understand merchant services can be a confusing space for new businesses (and old companies too!). So please continue reading for an insightful blog on the industries we serve best.

Top Content

Reviewing our top content is the best place to begin when navigating business ownership for high risk, mid risk, and low risk businesses. Here, we strive to inform and give you the tools to grow your business- No matter if you’re a small company or a large enterprise.

What Is a High-Risk Merchant Account?

Top 10 Online Shopping Cart Solutions

How to Get the Cheapest Credit Card Processing & Lower Fees

Using Venmo for Business: Is It a Good Idea?

What is an FFL and How Can You Get a Federal Firearm License?

The Complete List of ACH Return Codes

 

 

Where To Start

Still figuring out where to start? We can help. If you’re just beginning a business, you may be wondering how to set yourself up for success. Well, we have tailored information to help you with your business plan, marketing initiatives, and go to market strategy.

What Are Merchant Services?

How to Accept Payments

What Is a Merchant Account?

Which Credit Card Reader is Right For You?

The Ultimate Guide to eCheck Payment Processing

How to Start a Business in 2024: 12 Steps to Success

 

 

What is a Business Impact Analysis (BIA)?

Just as you plan for things to go right, it's important to have plans like a business impact analysis in place for when things go…

business impact analysis

Firearm Safety Certificate: A Helpful Guide

When it comes to owning and operating firearms, safety is paramount, and a firearm safety certificate can give you the tools to properly handle guns…

a person receiving a gun certificate a gun store from store owner

What is Curbside Pickup and How Can It Add Value to Your Business?

Now more than ever before, the COVID-19 pandemic has customers seeking contactless transactions and in-store alternatives like curbside pickup. Wearing a mask and staying six…

Curbside Pickup

Secure Your Future with a Business Continuity Plan (BCP)

If the past year has taught us anything, it's that things can happen unexpectedly, and the best thing you can do as a business owner…

business continuity plan

The 5 Best eCommerce Website Platforms to Consider for Your Business

One of the most important decisions you will make when starting a business is choosing between the right eCommerce platforms. Building an ecommerce business–whether to…

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What is Value-Based Pricing?

Running an online business is just as much work as running a retail store, and a value-based pricing strategy gives you the opportunity to receive…

How to Make Money on Pinterest in 2025

If you're looking to expand your business channels and learn how to make money on the Pinterest platform you're in the right spot. Pinterest is…

Someone looking at laptop wondering how to advertise on Pinterest boards through pins.

Alternative Payment Methods: How They're Transforming the Payments Space

While cashless payments are not a new idea, COVID-19 has caused a dramatic shift toward alternative payment methods to cash. In an attempt to stop…

Alternative Payment Methods

Best Practices for Storing Credit Card Information

Properly storing credit card information can be tricky, as data breaches can be detrimental for both the customer and the business that’s been hacked. Stealing…

Credit cards peeking out of wallet on counter

What to Know About Selling at Gun Shows

So you're contemplating selling at gun shows but are unsure how it all works. Don't be discouraged, many resellers and gun collectors have been in…

gun displayed in gun show
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