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Mobile Credit Card Processing - Accept Payments Anywhere, Anytime

By David Harper on Dec 12, 2017 10:30:00 AM

Whether you need the ability to process payments in the field, at a tradeshow, or on the sales floor, with American Payment Solutions mobile credit card processing solutions, you can accept payments anywhere using your Android and iOS devices.

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North American Payment Solutions Sponsoring BAASS Connect 2017 Canada Tour

By David Harper on Nov 15, 2017 7:42:24 PM

It’s been a very busy year of travel for the team here, and we are excited to tour Canada this November with one of our great partners, BAASS Business Solutions. The BASS Connect 2017 tour includes several stops along the way, including London (November 14th), Burlington (November 15th), Thornhill (November 16th), and finished in Vancouver on November 30th.

Topics: ERP Payments
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SAP Business One American Express OptBlue Credit Card Processing:  How to Get the Lowest Rate

By David Harper on Nov 2, 2017 6:24:52 PM

Whether you are a manufacturer or distributor, credit card processing is an important part of your business, especially American Express cards. Most people think of consumer cards when they think of American Express, but American Express is one of the most popular cards for businesses as well.  However, the fees American Express charges, to merchants who accept their cards, can be much higher than the typical Visa/MasterCard transaction. Some companies pay as much as 3.50% for their American Express transaction.
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Acumatica Credit Card Processing and eCommerce Integration

By David Harper on Sep 21, 2017 10:00:00 AM

Secure Acumatica Credit Card Processing for eCommerce Customers

Consumers today are more demanding than ever before. For merchants to compete online it is important to offer a secure, convenient, intuitive, online shopping experience.  It is equally important for the businesses taking those orders to automate the process with a tightly integrated solution to avoid human error and duplicate data entry.  Acumatica is the fastest growing Cloud ERP platform available today.  Kensium, is a leading Acumatica eCommerce certified integration partner.  American Payment Solutions is a leading Acumatica certified credit card processing integration partner.  

Topics: ERP Payments
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Canadian Merchant Account: How to Improve Cash Flow

By David Harper on Aug 22, 2017 7:53:00 AM

Sage 300: How to Reduce Canadian Merchant Account Fees 

Canada is a great place to grow your business.  The federal government offers start-up facilities and various programs to nurture the growth of business. Despite the governments help, small and mid sized businesses face many challenges to keep their business afloat.  For example, the fees associated with a Canadian merchant account can quickly add up for businesses processing credit card transactions.

Credit Card Processing Businesses processing credit cards using an integrated processor are often surprised how quickly Sage 300 credit card processing fees add-up.    It's important that you find a credit card processing solution that reduces fees and streamlines the process to make it easier for your customers to do business with you.
Topics: ERP Payments
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Sage Virtual Terminal vs. APSPAYS

By David Harper on Aug 18, 2017 4:29:11 PM

What is the difference between Sage Virtual Terminal and APSPays?  

The term "Virtual Terminal" is used to refer to web interfaces for processing card-not-present transactions. Virtual terminals offer the ability to make "card-not-present payments." Virtual terminals allow merchants or customers to enter credit card payment information online or via a mobile device to complete payments. Virtual terminals are the  ideal solution for real estate agents, professional services, online payments and other industries. 

You might be surprised how quickly Sage credit card processing fees add up.  Simple credit card processing mistakes can lead to higher credit card processing fees.  Setting up your virtual terminal accounts properly can prevent you from providing incorrect business information that results in higher processing fees.  If you are using Sage Payment Solutions and Sage Virtual Terminal you have options.  American Payment Solutions also integrates with all Sage ERP systems and offers the same features at a lower cost.  

Topics: ERP Payments
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The 22nd Annual Lodging Conference

By Liz Anderson on Sep 28, 2016 2:18:05 PM

American Payment Solutions will be an exhibitor this year at the 22nd Annual Lodging Conference. This marks the sixth year in a row that we will be exhibiting. Many things have changed over the last half-dozen years or so, but


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Acumatica 6.0 Release: My Point of View

By Liz Anderson on Sep 20, 2016 10:00:00 AM

Sitting in the ballroom at the Sheraton Boston Hotel, many of us wondered what Acumatica could possibly add to their already forward-thinking ERP.  Tim Rodman, a self-proclaimed “recovering” CPA and Acumatica aficionado, gave us some great insight into one of the major updates to the 6.0 release: the addition of pivot tables (You can read more about his thoughts on pivot tables here).

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Understanding Your Merchant Statements

By Liz Anderson on Dec 1, 2015 11:44:32 AM

As a reseller or business advisor, you very likely have clients in the retail and wholesale manufacturing space who, as part of their everyday business processes, accept credit cards.  Each month merchants receive their statements showing numerous fees and one large payment deduction. Many of these merchants admit to being confused over their monthly statements, and even more simply don’t take the time to review them.  If this describes you or your clients you could be wasting a lot of money each month. 

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