Did You Know Credit Card Surcharges In Florida Are NO LONGER Prohibited
Did You Know Credit Card Surcharges In Florida Are NO LONGER Prohibited? Major changes to the interpretation of freedom of speech now make it possible for Florida merchants to recoup processing costs via surcharging. SURCHARGE OR CONVENIENCE FEE – What is the difference? SURCHARGE: An extra sum of money a merchant chooses to add to […]
Small Business Can Compete
Most small business owners ask themselves is ” will I be able to compete against my big box store and online competition?” When we hear the name Ace Hardware we may not always think about them being a small local business. In fact, each location is owned and operated by members of our local communities. […]
Do You Get Robocalls?
We have recently received callers indicating “Credit Card Systems” has contacted them numerous times with a robocall. A robocall is a computerized autodialer that, when picked up, delivers a prerecorded message typically with a very friendly voice. In the past, robocalls have been associated with emergency announcements and political campaigns. More recently, these automated calls […]
Meet The Clover® Flex, POS In The Palm Of Your Hand
Help Your Business Run More Efficiently The new Clover Flex is an all in one device that will help you better assist customers, no matter where they are in your business. Need to bust a line? Use the Clover Flex to work transactions and reduce line congestion. Having a device you can use anywhere your business […]
Hacker Awareness and Internet Security
Today more than ever it’s difficult to turn on your television, tablet, smartphone, or computer without being alerted that another attack on the internet is taking place. At times we hear about hackers taking control of millions of computers with the looming threat of shutting down hundreds of organizations or limiting access to consumer-owned devices. […]
Restaurant Point Of Sale With Simple EMV Integration
The following story about our restaurant point of sale system with simple EMV integration comes to us as a courtesy of Card Systems and Skurla’s POS Solutions in Anchorage, Alaska. If you’d like to take a test drive and see this system in action, please contact Card Systems @ 866.207.3298 or email us to set up your […]
Any Device or Operating System Can Be Hacked
What is your data security policy? Yesterday, Akamai’s daily tracker reported over 29 million hacking attempts in a 24 hour period. It is not just Windows, as Robert Herjavec, a leading expert in cybersecurity, states, “any device can be breached.” He also states the average attacker is in a company’s network over six months before anyone notices a problem. The bigger […]
RansomWare A Reason To Keep your POS Systems up to date
By now you have heard about the WannaCry ransomware attack affecting organizations around the world today. This serious threat isn’t just affecting large businesses, it is widespread. It could put your business at a standstill, so take it seriously. Make sure you backup your systems and keep a copy offsite. Install the patch, update your […]
Flokibot – POS Malware
Flokibot – POS Malware A new point of sale malware spotted in the wild named “Flokibot” is slowly making its way to point of sale systems worldwide. The Flokibot malware was found compromising several point-of-sale systems in South Amerca, explicitly Brazil. A limited number of reports have been received from merchants targeted in other areas of the globe. These […]
A Fashion Night in Black & White 2017
It’s that time of year again! The Summer Collection preview and fashion show. Wear your finest black & white cocktail attire for an evening of fun and fashion. This year’s keynote speaker will be Donna Noce, White House Black Market President and Founding Board President of Dress for Success SW Florida. A new addition to […]