It seems that every year tech companies are producing innovative devices that have the potential to change how we live our lives. In 2012, Google announced a revolutionary product called Google Glass marking this company’s first foray into wearable technologies. In early 2013, Google Glass was released to 8,000 developers... read more →
Aug
09
Aug
09
People love being rewarded for all sorts of things. From receiving badges for checking in using a smartphone app, to getting flyer miles, and even getting points for buying the latest electronic gadgets, people love rewards. Businesses also love rewarding people not because it feels good but because it helps... read more →
Aug
09
It was only a few short years ago that cell phones were only used to make calls and send text messages. Now they are used for everything from paying bills to getting directions to even reading reviews about a new restaurant. For merchants, smart cell phones represent the newest way... read more →
Aug
09
As a business owner, an important routine task is reviewing all costs. This is important as it helps identify areas that may not be returning a reasonable ROI or determining how to gain added value from one of your current vendors. One of the often overlooked areas businesses miss out... read more →
Aug
09
Over the years merchants have done a good job in keeping up with the different forms of payment methods customers have chosen to use. From good ole cash to checks to debit and credit cards, merchants have always striven to offer the most recent and convenient forms of accepting payments... read more →
Aug
09
“The times they are a changing” as a classic Bob Dylan song goes. When it comes to credit card processing, this certainly holds true. In the past, businesses were not allowed to charge their customers for paying with credit cards. Today that is no longer the case. As a result,... read more →
Aug
09
Datalink Bankcard Services Company prides itself in the high level of customer service given to merchants across the U.S. regardless of their size or industry. However, this can only be accomplished with dedicated customer service representatives. In this month’s Customer Service Spotlight we will introduce you to Alex who is... read more →
Jul
01
Datalink Bankcard Services Company prides itself in the high level of customer service given to merchants across the U.S. regardless of their size or industry. However, this can only be accomplished with dedicated customer service representatives. In this month’s Customer Service Spotlight we will introduce you to Shawn who is... read more →
Jun
29
Being a business owner today is harder than ever. A struggling economy. More government regulations. A hyper-competitive market. Consumers with less money to spend. It just seems to get harder each and every day to run a business. To make matters worse, a new variation of malware is now targeting... read more →