Jim Hildebrand

Merchant Services: What they are and How they Apply to your Business

Though he may have been a forgettable President, Calvin Coolidge did produce his fair share of memorable quotes. His single most famous line was when he said, "The business of America is business." What exactly did he mean? According to historians, the 30... Read >

How your Business can Accept Credit Cards

Paper currency has a long history in the United States. Even before the Declaration of Independence was penned, coins and bills were quite common in the colonies. The era of national American currency officially began with the First Bank of the United Sta... Read >

Kinds of Merchant Accounts and Picking the Right One

Hundreds of thousands of new businesses open their doors each year in the US. The vast majority of them are small businesses, i.e., firms that employ fewer than five hundred people. According to the U.S. Office of Advocacy, small businesses account for 99... Read >

How Internet Merchant Accounts can make the Most of your Web Startup

If you are looking to start a business on the web, then you are already on the right track. Web sales are growing across the board, and getting in now will do a world of good to help your business expand and prosper into the future. But running your ow... Read >

How Credit Card Processing can Open the Door to New Customers

One thing that every business, no matter what the size, aspires toward is constantly bringing in new customers. Keeping your existing customers is certainly important, but the only way to help your business to grow and expand is by getting new clients com... Read >

Credit Card Processing and its Bearing on your Bottom Line

What does a modern business need to succeed? A dedicated staff, quality products and a prime location are all obviously essential. But payment options are arguably just as important. The days when businesses could demand cash on the barrel head have come ... Read >

Business Tips: Choosing the Right Merchant Account

Different businesses have different core competencies. Some are skilled at providing excellent customer service, while others provide a product that is unmatched in quality. But almost every company has one thing in common with its competitors: they all h... Read >

Facts to Know Before you can Accept Credit Cards

When you run a business of any size, you need to strive constantly to stay ahead of the curve. There are few things more challenging than being a successful businessman (or woman!) and hard work is a necessity. Despite the struggles and pressures of ow... Read >