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Today we’re excited to announce the close of our merger with Total System Services (TSYS). Our new partnership creates the leading worldwide pure-play payments technology company. Together, we bring complementary payment solutions and services to better serve our customers and partners.

The majority of your bar or nightclub’s revenue comes from alcohol sales, so don’t let slow service or out-of-stock bottles derail a good (and profitable) time. Leverage your point of sale (POS) technology so beverages are delivered quickly, and popular drinks are flowing.

Confusion around surcharges, cash discounts and convenience fees cause merchants to use the terms interchangeably, but they are not the same thing. Understanding the differences and when you can and cannot levy these fees on goods and services will keep your business out of trouble.

Not everyone is eligible for a merchant account and their might be some surprising reasons why you and your business could be denied from having a merchant account.

Store returns are a fact of life. Making it easy for customers to return goods makes them more comfortable with buying items in the first place. Use returns as an opportunity to build positive customer experiences and sharpen your return policy. It will pay dividends the rest of the year.

You don’t have time to understand thousands of tax codes, labor laws and minimum wage rules. Save time and stress by going straight to a payroll expert.

The payroll industry is particularly vulnerable to changing technologies and shifts in consumer preferences, both of which are occurring more rapidly than at any other time in history.

SMBs can now offer an enhanced payment experience to their in store customers through a partnership between two leading payment providers, Global Payments Inc. and Ingenico Group.

There’s a lot that goes into restaurant credit card processing and payment technology. Savvy restaurateurs know that many fees and parties are associated with each swipe … and they’re not all negotiable.

Global Payments (Heartland’s parent company) CEO Jeff Sloan recently appeared on CNBC’s Mad Money to discuss the company’s active growth and success in the financial technology industry.

Today’s rapid change of pace and a strong job market force a fresh look at which metrics are critical to gauge the pulse of your business.....

Paper checks for employees are quickly becoming a thing of the past. Direct deposit is the preferred method of payment for employees and business owners. Learn about the benefits of using direct deposit for you employees. 

Credit card skimming is one of the most common ways that customer credit card information is stolen. Learn about credit card skimming and how you can prevent it in your business.

RFID and NFC are sometimes used interchangeably, and while they're similar technology in some areas, they're actually have very different applicants in the world of payments and business.

An ACH and a wire transfer are often confused. They have similar processes and outcomes, but they are two very different payment methods.