Open Search Supporting your ability to securely accept payments anytime, anywhere is one of our top priorities. That’s why we created this collection of resources so you can have fast access to ways to keep your customers safe, get ideas on how to adjust your payments strategy to keep revenue flowing and learn new ways to market your business.
Today as many parts of our country are reeling from natural disaster, we wanted to let you know that we’re here to support you.
If you have been impacted by Hurricane Laura or the wildfires that have swept across the West coast, let us know what we can do to help.
On this episode of Connects, Clearent’s own Phil Ricci and Mandy Dunfee discuss the recent overwhelming popularity of the ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ service and if small businesses should look to adopt this strategy now or wait until later to get on board.
COVID has delayed the second Payment Services Directive, or PSD2, in Europe, allowing card and payment providers to meet new authentication required standards by December 31, 2020. While this effects Euro cardholders by ensuring payments are performed with multi-factor authentication, this also has a reaching effect in the US as we have now become an easier target for fraud and illegal activities.
COVID-19 has changed so many things about our world, from the way we work and interact with one another to how we buy and sell. It has also dramatically impacted those who sell credit card processing services.
In this week’s episode of Clearent Connects, we discuss the recent major data breach events and how small businesses are affected more now than at any other time.
This week we speak with Jim Fink, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Rapid Finance, about the various lifelines for small businesses in the time of COVID.
Because of the COVID-19 crisis, Visa and American Express have announced delays to their pricing changes originally scheduled for April.
Visa announced they are delaying changes to their interchange programs and fees until April 2021.
American Express announced they are delaying their Assessment and Inbound Fee changes until October 2020.
As we receive updates from the other associations, we will pass them along. We will also share more information about all changes as we get closer to the new rollout dates.
The IRS has extended the federal tax return filing deadline for individuals and businesses to July 15, 2020. Estimated tax payments that were originally due on April 15th are now due on July 15th.
Check with your state tax agency to find out if your business has more time to file or more time to pay state and local taxes this year as a result of the coronavirus.
Clearent has partnered with Womply to connect you directly with an approved SBA-certified lender that's ready to fund you now.
Rapid Finance has outlined ways to take advantage of small business relief programs and the CARES act.
We’ve put together flyers about our COVID-19 response and solutions to share with your merchants and teams.
Guidelines provided by the US government leading to a reopening of stores and public activities.
Rapid Finance has outlined some government relief financing options with the CARES act.
Facebook is offering $100M in cash grants and ad credits for up to 30,000 eligible small businesses in over 30 countries.
Learn about resources available at the state and local level. Visit the National Governors Association website for easy access to your state website.
Learn how to use payment technology, shop securely online and more.
The U.S. Chamber has created numerous free resources to help small business owners combat Coronavirus, including guides, tips and a communications toolkit.
The SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program provides targeted, low-interest loans up to $2 million to small businesses and non-profits that have been severely impacted by COVID-19.
Check out the SBA’s tips and resources for small businesses.
