The aftermath of a storm can be overwhelming, especially if you have a small business that depends on a steady stream of operations to keep afloat. Storms interfere with the business flow through lack of infrastructure and power outages that merchants cannot resolve on their own. We know these challenges and at Card Systems, Inc., we’re here to help get your business back up and running as quickly as possible after a storm. Here are some ways our post-storm payment solutions and relief can aid in getting you back to business.
Rapid Replacement of Damaged Equipment
One of the most critical issues after a storm is damage to your point-of-sale (POS) systems and credit card terminals. Without proper equipment, you lose the ability to take payments, resulting in lost sales and unhappy customers. That’s why we provide rapid replacement services to keep downtime to a minimum.
We react quickly and take action, providing you with replacement terminals to get you processing payments quickly again. We have the tools and the expertise to help if your equipment was physically damaged or has connectivity issues.
Temporary Equipment Solutions
Sometimes replacements will take some time if there are many devices involved. We offer temporary equipment solutions to help keep your business moving. These backup devices make sure that even during wait times, you can keep on taking payments without a hitch. With temporary equipment, you are flexible enough to keep operations going while replacements are being completed.
This allows you to continue to make money and avoid the disruption of your business in the long term. Surely continuity is important in difficult times.
No-Cost Payment Processing
Managing cash flow is critical after a storm, with the expense of repairs and recovery on top of that. To help you ease this burden, we have payment processing options with no upfront costs. We help you focus on rebuilding without further financial strain, by allowing you to process transactions without the need to worry about fees.
In tough times every dollar counts, and we want to ensure your business can operate as smoothly as possible without the extra pressure of processing fees. We want to help you manage cash flow and keep things moving when the going gets tough.
Internet Failover Solutions
If you’re not willing to sacrifice your internet connection for the sake of your business, then you’re not willing to sacrifice it for the sake of your customers. A business that relies on a constant internet connection is hit hard by even a small outage. That’s where our internet failover solutions kick in.
Even when your primary internet connection goes down, our systems make sure that your payment processing and POS system continues. With secondary connections such as cellular networks, you can continue to accept payments, providing your business the resiliency it needs to overcome post storm challenges.
Real-World Impact: Hurricane Milton hit many restaurants along the west coast of Florida and brought widespread internet outages. Many businesses were affected by that outage for several days. Thanks to our internet failover setup, the credit card payments continued uninterrupted, without any loss of sales.
Around-the-Clock Local Support
When things get tough, you need a team that can provide rapid, reliable support that understands your business. Card Systems offers local support 24/7, so that when you call, you will be helped by someone who knows your business and your community. We are ready to troubleshoot problems, give guidance, and make sure your systems are up and running as soon as possible.
We are only a phone call or quick visit away. No matter what the size of the problem, our local support team is prepared to help your business recover and thrive after a storm.
Business Continuity Planning
The best way to prepare your business to weather any storm is to be prepared. We will help you assess your current systems to develop a robust business continuity plan. We’ll recommend the best strategies to keep your operations up and running, even if the internet fails.
Having a great continuity plan allows you to react fast when disaster happens, minimizing downtime and keeping your customers happy.
Let Us Help You Rebuild
During difficult times, we are committed to supporting businesses in our community at Card Systems, Inc. We have the solutions to keep you operational and serve your customers; from rapid equipment replacement to internet failover and 24/7 local support. A storm doesn’t have to put your business at risk.
If you need assistance with your recovery efforts, contact us today at (239) 549-5055 or email support@cardsystems.com.
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Together we can make sure that your business continues to thrive through any challenges that come your way.
