In our last blog, we detailed why credit card use is beneficial for consumers. We listed the building of one’s credit history, accumulating reward points and getting additional coverage on purchases as top draws. As a business owner, you stand to greatly benefit from accepting credit cards in your store. There are numerous advantages! It […]
Saying that credit cards are popular is an understatement. In today’s world, nearly every consumer uses some type of credit card. These thin, rectangular pieces of plastic help people to pay for their purchases all over the world. And, as you’re surely aware, there are many benefits to credit card use. Canadians certainly know how […]
Depending on the context, most people love getting more than what they bargained for. So let’s put it this way. You use a credit card to make purchases. Would you prefer to simply get what you paid for? Or would you like to get what you paid for PLUS some money back for making the […]
Who doesn’t like getting more bangs for their bucks? It’s a simple fact of running of business. When you provide more value to a consumer, he/she is bound to make more purchases from you. Or…in the case of credit card providers, when you provide more value to cardholders, they’re bound to make more purchases with […]
On behalf of the entire Unity Payments team, we’d like to take this opportunity to wish your business a very successful summer! We know just how tough the past year and change have been. Undoubtedly, the pandemic has wreaked havoc on your business. We’re sure we join you in hoping that this forthcoming summer will […]
What is your preferred method of payment? When this question is asked of Canadians, most respond by saying “credit cards”. As reported by Sandra MacGregor on GreedyRates.ca, “a total of 96.8 million Visa and MasterCard cards are in circulation in Canada. That’s more than 2.5 credit cards for every citizen!” Credit cards offer Canadians very […]
The past year and change has been a tough one on all of us. The coronavirus pandemic has been kind to no one. Of course, the ongoing priority is everyone’s health and safety. But, of course, business owners all over Canada are continuing to struggle with restrictions on allowing customers in their stores. It’s a […]
One year ago, Mastercard and Visa changed the maximum amount eligible for tap payments from $100 to $250. It was one of the first measures taken in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The thought of both credit card providers was that the newly raised limit would give shoppers more opportunities to avoid touching POS […]
On behalf of the entire Unity Payments team, we would like to offer our heartfelt best wishes to all small business owners throughout Canada. Here we are, in the second year of this pandemic. It’s a time in our lives that has been trying for a multitude of reasons. However, as the province of Ontario […]
No matter the type of business you own, you have something in common with every other business owner out there. You’re in the business of making money! And while there are many different ways to grow your bottom line, it often starts with saving money. Naturally, it’s important to find ways to spend less than […]