Repeal the Durbin Amendment?

In 2017, CNBC noted that Republicans planned to drop a proposed repeal of the Durbin Amendment. Additionally, financial and political publications have reported on the possibility of expanding provisions to cover credit cards, not just debit cards. In 2022, Forbes published a piece suggesting that expansion to credit cards is a bad idea and that C...

Coalfire Cybersecurity Review

With the increase in scammers and hacking, staying on top of information security is vital. Coalfire is a cybersecurity business that provides a variety of cyber security, auditing, testing, scanning, and other services. In this review, we’ll explore what those services are and how they can help you keep client data safe.   About Coalfire ...

The Complete PayPal Working Capital Review

If you want to expand your business, create a new product line, hire more staff, or scale in some other way, you need money to make it happen. Traditionally, businesses would use a standard business loan or a credit card to fund their expansion plans. PayPal Working Capital aims to change that. It’s a different approach to borrowing money and...

Text to Pay: Accepting Payments by SMS Text

By now, you’ve probably seen announcements asking for donations through text messages. Various charitable organizations like the Red Cross have made donating easy – just text a particular word to a short (usually 5-digit) number to make a $10 donation. The amounts and other variables can be adjusted for different purchases or donations. But you do...

Rhombus Review - Text to Pay

Note: As of 2023, Rhombus appears to no longer be in business. We're leaving this article for historical purposes, but it will no longer be updated.   Powered by Stripe, it offers a dedicated number for accepting text payments at both for-profit businesses and non-profit organizations. Additionally, it provides a messaging platform for custo...

Complete Red Carpet Software Review

The software integrates with processors and POS systems to provide detailed reporting in several categories related to payments. If your current processor’s reporting options aren’t giving you the information you need, a third-party option can provide greater insight. Let’s take a look at Red Carpet’s capabilities, costs, and reviews. Red Carpet...

Kabbage vs. OnDeck

Two popular online lending options are Kabbage and OnDeck. Both established in the late 2000s, the companies offer similar loan products with fast applications and deposit times, but also have some key differences. Let’s take a look at what you can expect when seeking funding. Kabbage vs. OnDeck at a Glance Kabbage and OnDeck offer simila...

5 Ways to Improve Checkout Conversions on Your Website

Think about that. For every 100 customers you get to your website’s checkout page, 74 of them leave without purchasing. Your checkout page can help or hinder when it comes to completing purchases. Here’s what you need to know to improve conversions and keep your business rolling. DIY vs. Hosted Checkout Pages If you aren’t technically savv...

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