Making Your Employees EMV-Ready
EMV transactions are becoming increasingly prevalent after the October 1 deadline. As more and more merchants make the switch, customers may have questions about the EMV transaction process. As a...
View ArticleSo You Have EMV…Now What?
So you’ve upgraded your terminal to accept EMV-Chip Cards, now what? Life since the October 1 EMV deadline has been confusing and frustrating for some, while simple and easy for others. If you and your...
View ArticleNFC FAQ
With mobile wallets and contactless payments rising in popularity amongst consumers, merchants need to be prepared to accept these forms of payment so they never miss a transaction. So what is NFC? NFC...
View ArticleMobile Wallet Terms You Need to Know
2016 is expected to bring new advancements and higher adoption of mobile wallets. Knowing this, merchants need to educate themselves on the various mobile wallet payment terms so they are prepared for...
View ArticlePayment Processing Options You Should Consider in 2016
In today’s world, small businesses have options when it comes to how they process payments. Many consumers are leaving behind traditional cash and check payments and moving towards online, card and...
View ArticleChargebacks: What they are and how to deal
When you own a small business that processes credit cards, chargebacks are oftentimes just part of the deal. However, there are ways to avoid these unfortunate disputes. Here, we walk you through...
View ArticleTop 4 Ways to Gain Repeat Customers
Every customer that walks in your business’ doors is valuable, but those customers that walk in more than once are the most valuable. Earning repeat business is the key to gaining customer loyalty and...
View ArticleEMV: The New Kid on the Block
EMV is the “new kid on the block” and just like in interpersonal situations, many are skeptical and hesitant to get to know what EMV can offer them. In just a short amount of time EMV has developed a...
View ArticleWhat Thieves Don’t Want You to Know About Tokenization
In 2014, nearly half of American businesses and organizations experienced a data breach. Since then, new US security measures have been put in place to help protect both businesses and cardholder data....
View ArticleWhy We Love Small Business
At Eliot, we love small businesses. Why? A multitude of reasons. Maybe it is because we started out as a small business ourselves, maybe it is because they make up a large volume of our merchants––or...
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