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Merchant Accounts for Businesses on the Go
If you make house calls, travel to craft or trade shows, or otherwise do business while on the move, you need a merchant account and processing equipment that will move with you. There are many different types of wireless and portable terminals, as well as touch tone and similar transaction options that will make it possible for you to accept your customers' payments wherever you are. The best choice often depends on the resources you already have on hand and the type of sales you are making.
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Construction Companies: We all know that builders typically travel to visit their customers on-site, to evaluate land and give estimates for potential renovations, additions, and new construction. When a customer is ready to accept your bid, it's important to be prepared to accept his or her credit card for a down payment on the spot. The same applies to masons, tile layers, handymen, and others who do home improvement projects on site.
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Landscapers: When you are working as a landscaper, there are often frequent opportunities to pick up extra jobs. Plowing a regular customer's driveway might lead to a neighbor running out to ask you to remove his or her snow as well. Being able to instantly accept one of the major forms of plastic is a great way to avoid catch-up paperwork later, and to make sure that your service is convenient for old and new clients.
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Crafters & Artists: Attending craft or trade shows is an excellent way to sell hand-made and artisan items. However, not everyone will come to your table or booth prepared to make a purchase with cash or a check. Some will have made an unplanned stop at the show, others may have run out of alternative funding options earlier in the day. Being able to put a sign up stating that you accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express will make you a crowd favorite – and maximize your sales in the process.
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Door-to-Door Salesmen: If you are selling products or services door-to-door, you need to be ready to make those sales happen fast. Your customers are depending on you to make their lives more convenient, not more complicated. Speedy payment acceptance will make a great impression.
Types of Processing
Various mobile merchant services include the ability to accept payments using a laptop computer with wireless access, attaching a card swiper to your Blackberry or other PDA, dialing in to a touch-tone telephone authorization system, or getting a designated wireless card terminal. If you already have a wireless device that you can use, that is what we recommend. If not, we can still help you get set up with speedy yet affordable equipment so that you can stay competitive in an increasingly plastic-driven market.
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