Choosing a payment card processor that is right for your business can be complex and time-consuming. Community Merchants USA and Cardfellow offer you a free, one-stop shopping tool that will allow you to compare card processors and select the one that is right for you in a matter of minutes. Start here! »
We are excited to announce our partnership with SCORE, together we bring you the Payments Center of Excellence where you will learn about payment processing, payment systems and how they should tie into your small business. View the payments center of excellence on the SCORE site »
Community Merchants USA hosted a panel last month to kickoff Hispanic Heritage Month at the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC). The panel included subject matter experts from Elavon and Visa on the quickly evolving world of mobile payments processing. Their insights for navigating the world of electronic payments are now available online as a free webinar.
Mobile wallets are gaining popularity and businesses need to be prepared for new ways in which their customers will pay. Research from Phoenix shows that 20% of smartphone users are likely to use a mobile wallet. Learn how mobile wallets are poised to change the way your customers pay for goods and services! »
CMUSA is bringing together leaders in the world of electronic payments acceptance to help you build your small business. Joining us as an expert this month is Pat Moran, who conducts small business seminars on behalf of Master Your Card, a public education program sponsored by MasterCard that helps consumers, small businesses and governments get more from their money through the wise use of electronic payment technology. Ask Pat a question about running your small business! »
Choosing a payment card processor that is right for your business can be complex and time-consuming. Community Merchants USA and Cardfellow offer you a free, one-stop shopping tool that will allow you to compare card processors and select the one that is right for you in a matter of minutes. Start here! »
Last month, we attended The Atlantic’s Small Business Forum in Washington, DC. This event featured several presentations and panel discussions, with speakers including small business owners, entrepreneurs and a member of Congress, Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA). The purpose of the event was to discuss the changing landscape of small businesses in the United States, and we…
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