As a payment processing consultant in the oil and propane industry, my goal is to ensure all card brand programs are fully optimized and clearing at the target interchange for the lowest cost possible. This is a challenging process because each of... (Read More)

Data portability is essential for professionals in the heating and fuels industry. Data portability levels the playing field, creating a variety of benefits, but most importantly it enables vendor flexibility to assure you're always receiving best... (Read More)

Nothing is more frustrating than handling expired credit cards. If you're like me, you're probably sick and tired of declines. For years, every month this recurring distraction rears its head, disrupting your accounting department and causing... (Read More)

Nothing is worse than the confusing and time-consuming process of chargebacks. Fighting a chargeback dispute is hard, and winning is even harder. Additionally, chargebacks leave the door open to friendly fraud. Friendly fraud happens when a consumer... (Read More)

With winter upon us, its time for us to deliver and keep our clients warm. That's why we are all hands on deck to make sure you're not missing out on lost revenue as a result of utilizing legacy payment processing platforms that lack the... (Read More)

2020 is the year of payment flexibility. Why? The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed us into a completely digital age. Many companies are moving to online payments and others have extremely high demands for diversification of payment types to keep... (Read More)

We are in a pivotal moment in history, with nearly every market in the world impacted by the current crisis in some way. We recognize that as essential services, heating fuel services have been affected in many ways. While the industry as a whole... (Read More)

Do your employees know what your company stands for — its mission, why it's in business, and how it's different from competing companies? Only 41 percent of U.S. workers say they do. That's the result of a Gallup poll. While most business... (Read More)

It's been months of uncertainty and upheaval. Across the nation, businesses are trying to get back on track even though the unprecedented COVID-19 outbreak is not yet over. What's the new normal going to look like? Here are two important ways that... (Read More)