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Right now, if you’re using the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) or Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.0 protocols, you’re at risk for a data breach. A number of vulnerabilities have been found in this early encryption protocol, causing the card brands to require a security upgrade in order for businesses to meet the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) moving forward.
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We’re all familiar with paper receipts. They’re so ubiquitous that you likely have one in your pocket or in your purse as you read this. For customers, they constitute a proof of purchase in case they want a refund or wish to verify the transaction amount against their credit card statements. For businesses, they provide the only evidence that a credit card payment was authorized, which is why businesses are weighed down by paper receipt copies — sometimes up to seven years’ worth — that are filed, boxed and stored.
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Wordpress is one of the most user-friendly website-building tools out there. With thousands of ready-to-use themes and intuitive content posting, it’s a good and cheap alternative to a custom website build. But having a web presence for your business is one thing, accepting online payments is another.
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They say there’s a wrong and right way to do things. While not everything is so black or white, printed authorization forms for law firm credit card processing are an example of what not to do in the modern age. That’s the conclusion Richard B. Blum reached for his law firm.
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Marketing to and interacting with your customers on an ongoing basis can feel like an uphill climb. There’s so much you can do, so it can be easy to feel overwhelmed. Email is a safe and easy way to start marketing to your customers more effectively, build a relationship with them and gain their loyalty.
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When you’re adding any software or hardware provider to your business suite, the first question you’ll ask yourself is “How much will this cost me?” Cost is an important consideration, but sometimes the option that is more expensive upfront is better than the free option that requires add-ons and multiple providers.
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