POS Technology
Computers Need Oil Changes Too
May 22, 2013
In the years that I have been a part of the small business world, I’ve noticed how my unwritten job description has changed and expanded. It started with me writing small proposals and answering phones. Somehow, it has morphed into the every-man phase. Being a computer tech is one of the facets of my every-man [...]
View PostCredit Card Purchases with SafeKey
March 24, 2013SafeKey is a nice little feature that American Express is now offering. A password is required in order to make an online purchase with the card. My question is, why isn’t this mandatory for all credit card purchases with all cards? 99% of the time, no one questions whether or not I am the person [...]
View PostSmall Business: When the Power Goes Out
March 21, 2013
what, no power? Yes, there are times when a restaurant owner will find himself without power for more than just a few hours, especially in the winter months if you live in the northern half of the states. In the twenty-three years I lived in southern Maine, it happened at least five times that I [...]
North American Bancard Reviews by Sean
February 1, 2013
Just the other day someone asked me for advice about credit card processors, particularly wanting to learn which one had the best rates. Knowing that I had experience in the field, it seemed logical that I would be able to give her an easy answer. But there wasn’t one. I’ve written some short guides about [...]
Before Merchant Cash Advance was Mainstream
January 24, 2013Before it was mainstream, it was kind of mainstream. Merchant Cash Advance (MCA) is not new or even relatively new and it definitely isn’t a byproduct of the 2008-09 financial crisis. In fact, in 2007 some people thought the best days of the industry were already behind it. In an August 2007 issue of the [...]











