AVS Protects Your BusinessEveryone knows that when buying online, high risk merchants ask for a billing address. In the merchant processing world, this is called address verification service (AVS).  AVS is a method used to determine whether or not the purchase is legitimate.It makes financial..

Overview of PCIPCI DSS is the payment card industry security requirement for any organization that process, transmit and/or store cardholder data.  PCI DSS standards are endorsed by all the major card brands.Compliance requirements are divided into four levels based on the number of transactions a..

What are Business Ratios?Ratios are important financial analysis tools that help determine profitability, liquidity, financial structure, reordering, leverage, and interest coverage. Ratios report primarily on past performances.  However, ratios can be predictive as well because they can point to..

Boost Profits with Alternative PaymentsCards are the most popular method of payment for consumers making purchases online.  But, if you only accept cards at checkout, you are losing sales and leaving money on the table unnecessarily.  Alternative payment methods are the fastest way to increase..