Clearent Connects – A Whole Lotta Hacking Is Going On! Is Your Business Protected?
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.
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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.
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Clearent Connects – A Lifeline with Rapid Finance
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.
How to Create a Touch-Free Payment Experience: Part 1 – Contactless Payments
COVID-19 has impacted all areas of our lives, from how we work and learn to how we travel and interact with others. It has also had a dramatic impact on how we shop and pay for goods and services. Consumer preferences are rapidly shifting toward contactless payments, including contactless credit cards and mobile wallets.
Clearent Connects Episode 16 – COVID and Where We Are Today
In this episode of Clearent Connects, we do a quick update on COVID in the payment / small business space, including reopenings and PPP loans, as well as the increase of dispute claims and fraud and how that can affect your business.
How ISOs Can Ensure Success in 2020 & Beyond
Recently Mark Passifione, vice president of partner sales at Clearent, participated in the Southeast Acquirers Association’s Virtual Sessions. Check out our latest blog post for 5 tips on how to create a profitable niche by partnering with ISVs as their trusted advisor and partner for all things payments.
Clearent Connects – Merchant Spotlight: Marlin Hughes of The Detroit Pepper Company
On this week’s Clearent Connects, we talk with Marlin Hughes of the Detroit Pepper Company. The Detroit Pepper Company opened in early 2020 with a good location, a lot of foot traffic, and buzz in the local media. But after COVID-19 hit, Marlin had to pivot his strategy.
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Card Brands Delay Spring Pricing Changes
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.
Federal Income Tax Filing & Payment Extension
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.
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Womply Paycheck Protection Program
Clearent has partnered with Womply to connect you directly with an approved SBA-certified lender that's ready to fund you now.
Rapid Finance Relief Financing Assistance
Rapid Finance has outlined ways to take advantage of small business relief programs and the CARES act.
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We’ve put together flyers about our COVID-19 response and solutions to share with your merchants and teams.
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Helpful Resources for Merchants
Opening Up America Again Guidelines
Guidelines provided by the US government leading to a reopening of stores and public activities.
Rapid Finance Small Business Relief
Rapid Finance has outlined some government relief financing options with the CARES act.
Facebook Small Business Grants Program
Facebook is offering $100M in cash grants and ad credits for up to 30,000 eligible small businesses in over 30 countries.
State & Local Government Assistance
Learn about resources available at the state and local level. Visit the National Governors Association website for easy access to your state website.
Electronic Transaction Association Guides
Learn how to use payment technology, shop securely online and more.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The U.S. Chamber has created numerous free resources to help small business owners combat Coronavirus, including guides, tips and a communications toolkit.
SBA Disaster Loan Assistance
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.
U.S. Small Business Administration
Check out the SBA’s tips and resources for small businesses.