PCI Compliance with different locations for a business
March 6, 2018Surcharges
March 20, 2018As a merchant you are busy. You may be a company of one and to balance work and life, well, there just aren’t enough hours in the day to do it. That is where the Internet can help. E-commerce has revolutionized the way business is done, both for merchants and for consumers.
E-commerce bring a lot to the table for a merchant. It allows for goods to be showcased online meaning that your store will never truly be closed. The Internet does not need a coffee break, it does not need a bathroom break and it will always be on point. If you are not selling online you should be.
There are some things to consider. Of course setting anything up online will have a cost to it, even if it is just the software and working with a processor can make this go much smoother. There will also be a monthly fee for the software and on any transactions as well so make sure that you budget correctly. If you are not comfortable with installation work with a processor. They will help you to get the job done right.
The biggest concern is security. Once you begin taking payments online you become a bigger target for thieves trying to steal credit card information. Having a secured system is a must and is required in order to meet PCI compliance. Which cards do you want to accept is also something to consider or even whether you want to accept other options like PayPal or Apple Pay. Finally, what kind of support is offered with the online portal that is being set up? Your support should be available 24/7 since the Internet does not stop just because you went to sleep.
At JLE Business Consultants we have partnered with CardConnect to give you the best possible payment portal for your buck. It is easy to integrate and makes PCI compliance a snap. Security is handled via tokenization are unique to your business delivering an unparalleled level of security. Check it out today!