Posted by Elissa Beckman For the second year in a row, PaySimple is proud to participate in Blog Action Day, an annual event that invites bloggers on all topics, from around the world, to unite by writing a post about one important global topic. The topic for Blog Action Day 2009 ...

Posted by Connie Howard, SVP of Sales for PaySimple Recently, after wanting to learn more about how our Customer Care Associates spend their time, I decided the best way to do this was to experience the job first-hand. And so I assumed the role of a Customer Care rep, answering ...

Posted by Elissa Beckman At PaySimple we are always looking for ways to get involved in the community, so earlier this month, we got a group together to volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House in Denver. If you're not already familiar with the organization, the Ronald McDonald House is a wonderful charity ...

Posted by Sarah Jordan Despite the doom and gloom in the economy lately, a recent press release from NACHA states that ACH payments actually experienced growth in the 4th quarter, with an amazing 4.5% increase in Q4 2008 over Q4 2007. That means that more than 3.8 billion ACH transactions ...

Posted by Chad GardnerWith new social platforms popping up seemingly every day, small businesses have the opportunity to inexpensively connect with like-minded people in their industry’s niche. These social platforms can them help discover valuable resources and give them the ability to learn from seasoned professionals. However, ...

Posted by Evan BerlinAs Elissa reminded us a couple weeks back, humor is a huge part of success in startups, small businesses, or any business for that matter. Recently, I locked myself in a room for a few minutes with a few co-workers to come up with a funny-because-it’s-true ...

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Posted by Lisa HephnerSale season has arrived…and bargain hunters abound. It seems everywhere you look prices are slashed 70%, yellow clearance signs scream out deal, and consumers are carefully considering every penny spent.On top of the holiday spending, this is the time of year when many gift subscriptions, club ...

Posted by Chad GardnerWith Thanksgiving just a day away, many of us are surrounded by friends or family (or hopefully have plans to be around loved ones). This is one of my favorite times of year because I am struck by a greater sense of awareness – a sense of ...

Posted by David SharpWith more and more small businesses obtaining merchant accounts to accept credit cards, it is essential to review some common scenarios that business owners and their consumers may run into. The merchant account agreement contains a complete explanation of key procedures, but here are some highlights.Within the ...