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

 

 

ISO/MSP: What's the Difference?

As a business owner, you have probably seen the words ISO/MSP before, but you might not know exactly what they mean. Which would make sense…

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Getting Started: Your Guide to Conversion Rate Optimization

When starting an online business, many business owners overlook conversion rate optimization. Which is not unusual. After all, running a successful eCommerce business takes a…

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Restaurant Credit Card Processing: A Helpful Guide

If you've clicked on this article, chances are you're curious about restaurant credit card processing and possibly acquiring it for your business. Congratulations! This is…

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What to Know About the Dreaded Chargeback Fee

One of the biggest upsides to being a cash-only establishment is the reduced risk of the chargeback fee. However, if you think your business can…

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Email Automation: Why Your Business Needs It

Email automation is not a new concept in the marketing world, but it's a strategy you shouldn’t ignore. Emails that deliver valuable messages or content…

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How to Incorporate a Return Policy into Your Business Plan

Is a flexible return policy the key to unlocking more sales? It turns out, it just might be. Most customers say they review an online…

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1099 vs W2: Which is Better for Your Business?

Understanding whether to hire 1099 or W2 workers is an important business decision. In the US, 1 in 5 employees is a contract worker. As…

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Credit Card Fraud Detection: What You Need to Know

If you're a business owner you know credit card fraud detection is no joke. Understandably, with increased credit card sales comes an increased risk of…

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Is eCheck Safe? Find Out Now!

Electronic check processing is rising in popularity, but is eCheck safe for your business? As technology changes, so do the way we make payments. Whether…

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PCI Non-Compliance Fee: What You Need to Know to Avoid it

If you’re new to running a business, you may not have heard of a PCI non-compliance fee before. In truth, there are a lot of…

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