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Wednesday May 23rd 2012

Posts Tagged ‘credit card machine’

is tenant a business responsible for rent of rest of lease duration if tenant closes business due to?

landlord's fault? we have small business. A month ago something happened to our business building and phone line was damaged. Phone and credit card machine haven't been working and it has been affecting our business. Verizon said something is damaged in our building and it's something our landlord has to fix by dealing with conedison. Our landlord [...]

Why do I need a Federal tax ID to open a wireless merchant account for credit card machine?

I thought about opening up a small business and I called NAB company for a credit card machine and an account. One of the questions was what is my federal tax ID so I just wanted to know what is NAB doing with that number. Are they going to report the feds that I have a business or what???

buy credit card machine for small business or use intuit quick pay?

I am a hair stylist and will be going to a studio that I will rent. I will pay for all costs etc. I have to decide weather to get a credit card machine and use that (either wireless or pay for an additional phone line, along with the charges and all of that which goes with the machine), or use intuit quick pay (It is an app on my cell phone and [...]

Does anybody have Merchant account from there bank? How do u like it?

So im opening a business account and the bank rep asked if im going to be accepting credit cards and i say yes, next she tries pushing for me to call and meet some lady who is a merchant rep! Is this legit? Why do i need that? can i just get a credit card machine and tell the bank that i have one and call it a day?

Is it illegal to run a business on a residental line?

Now verizon is saying that its illegal? I run a small business making around 100k a year but this phone bill & all these business lines are killing me 300+ a month!! So i connected my credit card machine,fax,phone & internet to one phone jack & everything works fine. Will i get taken to jail if i just switch to one residental [...]

Small business: Landlines or VoIPs?

Heres the deal. I have a small business.I HAVE to be able to have 3 phone lines open for customer support, one fax machine, and one credit card machine. The phone system we have currently hasnt been updated in at least 20 years and was not professionally installed, basically it's falling apart and I'm losing/missing calls. The phone company wants [...]

Is it illegal to run a business on a residental line?

Now verizon is saying that its illegal? I run a small business making around 100k a year but this phone bill & all these business lines are killing me 300+ a month!! So i connected my credit card machine,fax,phone & internet to one phone jack & everything works fine. Will i get taken to jail if i just switch to one residental [...]

is it illegal to charge the processing fee to clients when they use the credit card?

We have a small business and I was wondering is it illegal to charge the client the 3% that the credit card machine charges us? Please tell me where I can find the answer so I can show it to my accounting department.

Former Coldstone Employees or anybody? I need help with credit card processing at my work! I need your help!?

I am a trainee and my trainers barely taught me how to use the credit card machine with the cash register. I have no idea what to do when someone gives me a credit card (pathetic, right?). Can you please help me... I know the first two steps 1. Press Credit (or giftcard) 2. Swipe the card 3. Press enter (a little of the reciept comes [...]

Credit Card Processing Company Question?

I am a fairly small business in the beginnings stage and I sell handbags. I'm losing money to customer due to not having a credit card machine (wireless). Are there any legitamite companies out there with simple merchant account plans? I called Samsclub.com and the total fees not including the 1.64% per transaction including .19 cents [...]

What is the best company/rate for credit card merchand accounts?

I'm currently with Heartland. I'm wondering if someone can tell me what the best percentage rate is for MC, VISA, DC, and AMEX through a bank. Also, I'm looking for a cost effective credit card machine that is ethernet compatible for IP processing and uses thermal paper.

Uunraveling a scam where you buy credit card processing machines?

A "friend" is coming over to tell me about an "investment opportunity" in which you buy an already placed credit card machine (or even better several). It allegedly returns a month for the rest of your life. The machines are about 00. I know it's a scam, but can anyone give me details on how it works? ....uhhh It seems [...]