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We’ve previously talked about what PCI compliance is and how it works, as well as the 6 main areas it encompasses. But a lot has changed in the world of cybersecurity, and providing your customers with secure payment methods is paramount to your business’s continued online success. PCI Compliance Updates The final release of PCI…

Since the beginning of the pandemic, we all know that businesses have swiftly pivoted their products and services to be accessible on their online site or app. But there’s one often overlooked consumer-based trend that has been gaining traction right alongside this digital transformation. The buy now pay later payment model has quickly outpaced layaway…

In November, inflation rose at the fastest rate since 1982. Compared to one year ago, the inflation rate has risen 6.8%. And when inflation rises, other things like supply shortages and price increases often come with it. So, let’s talk about inflation and small business: what it means, what to expect, and how to protect…

During 2020, e-commerce grew by 33.6% to a total of almost $800 million. By the end of 2021, it’s expected to grow another 13.7% to reach $908 billion, which is more than $147 billion more than what would have been expected had the pandemic never happened. E-commerce trends are emerging rapidly because the demand for…

Online shopping grows in popularity every year, and this year is no different. The convenience and quick turnarounds are great assets to your business from a customer perspective, and your customer experience should always be a top priority. Here are 5 ways to optimize your online shopping experience. Reduce Friction Do you have a website…

ACH payments have been gaining popularity in the last several years. There was a big spike in its use during 2020 because the nature of ACH is contactless payments, and since we are moving away from the high-alert days of the coronavirus pandemic, we wanted to talk about something important: are ACH payments safe? ACH…

Payment fraud is affecting more and more businesses as they increase their e-commerce and online presence. So, let’s talk about current trends in payment fraud, and some tips for keeping your payments safe. Payment Fraud by the Numbers Payment fraud can occur in lots of ways, including identity theft, CNP (card-not-present) fraud, malware, credit card…

Last year, they said October was “the new December.” And this year’s holiday shopping season started even sooner, in anticipation of holiday supply shortages caused by the industry effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Retail giant Amazon started promoting Black Friday sales events in mid-October, more than a month before the actual day. So, let’s talk…