This past month, our company announced our new integration for payment processing within AccountMate. This integration has added functionality and several key features that will increase the speed in which you process payments, automate the process, eliminate compliance issues, and drastically lower costs from the Card Brands.
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3 Reasons to Integrate APS with AccountMate ERP
By Liz Anderson on Apr 5, 2017 6:16:55 PM
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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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APS’s Credit Card Processing Application Gets Certified by Acumatica
By Liz Anderson on Sep 12, 2016 3:10:56 PM
Acumatica is creating a lot of buzz these days. With their recent announcement of Acumatica 6.0, and their ongoing growth in the SMB space, they continue to provide a solution that meets the agility and flexibility required by their resellers, end-users and prospects.
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Partner Driven: Why the right partner makes all the difference.
By Liz Anderson on Jun 9, 2016 12:30:01 PM
Partnering with a company that offers complimentary or value added services for your clientele is not a new concept. From the beginning, businesses have been looking for a way to give themselves an advantage over their competition. Finding a partner is easy. Finding the right partner is difficult. Finding the right merchant services company to partner with can be a nightmare!
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You, Me & EMV
By Liz Anderson on May 23, 2016 7:48:56 PM
EMV is a lot like a new puppy. It has the best intentions, wants to protect you, and show you how much it loves you. However, since it is new to this world it tends to just get in your way at first.
While EMV has been around for a while, it is very new here in the US, and can be very confusing for consumers, merchants, and processors alike.1 min read
Sage 300 Users. Save time and money by integrating your credit card processing.
By Liz Anderson on Feb 17, 2016 11:29:16 AM
Are you interested in saving time and money when it comes to your credit card processing solution for Sage 300?
Looking for more flexible rates and clearer transparency in your monthly merchant statements?
Join us on February 24th at 2pm ET to see this brand new integration for Sage 300 which can provide everything you are looking for!
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5 Considerations When Selecting a Credit Card Processor for Your Business
By Liz Anderson on Feb 8, 2016 6:30:47 PM
As a small to mid-sized business, accepting credit cards is paramount to your company success. Behind the scenes of accepting credit cards and keeping track of your inventory and/or services, you need a variety of solutions to run your business. A key aspect of accepting credit cards is selecting which credit card processing solution you should use.
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The Danger Behind Flat Credit Card Processing Rates
By David Harper on Jan 4, 2016 2:47:21 PM
Credit card processing fees can be difficult to decipher if you don’t have a consultant to help. Most merchants pay anywhere from 1.90%-4.30% depending on what cards they accept, whether the card is accepted via swipe, keyed-in, or eCommerce, and how much profit margin the processor has built in. Since processing fees have become difficult for most business owners to understand, flat rate processing fees have gained popularity in recent years.
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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.