Five Steps To The Ultimate Online Payment Experience
While today’s online consumers may seem fairly savvy, a 2017 study by the Baymard Institute found that 28 percent of e-commerce customers abandon their carts if a website’s checkout process is too complicated. To assist merchants in taking their customers from “add to cart” to “place your order,” National Merchants Association has developed a five-step […]
Expectations Run High For ETA TRANSACT
Every year, major stakeholders in the payments industry become laser-focused on one event: ETA TRANSACT. It’s the place for established players who want to expand their footprint and for newcomers who want to experience every aspect of the payments space. ETA TRANSACT boasts one of the busiest exhibit hall floors of any payments conference –– […]
5 Things You Can’t Miss at TRANSACT 2018
It’s that time of year! Payments professionals from around the world will converge on Las Vegas for the biggest show and conference in the industry. TRANSACT is focused solely on the business of payments technology and is powered by the Electronic Transactions Association (ETA), the world’s largest payments industry trade group. TRANSACT is the place […]
7 surefire ways to sink your new business
According to Forbes, a new business has an 80% chance of failing within the first 18 months. Here are seven mistakes to avoid if you want your business to beat the odds: 1 Being overly optimistic about your new business Optimism is essential for success, but if an unrealistic sense of confidence is preventing you […]
5 Important Steps Toward Retail Success
Retail storefronts have taken a big hit in the form of foot traffic in recent years, especially with the growth of online shopping and ecommerce giants like Amazon, Walmart, among others. However, there are plenty of ways that brick and mortar stores can stay competitive while offering things that internet sellers can’t. Here are five […]
Another Benefit of Partnering with an ISV: Streamlined PCI Compliance
Jason Holderness, Chief Technology Officer at NMA, recently discussed how the future of payments will rely on payment processors and ISVs working together in an article entitled, “Forging Partnerships Between Processors and Integrated Software Vendors.” That article stresses the importance of partnering and how doing so is absolutely imperative for businesses to excel in a […]
Meet Uber Health: Ride Service to Healthcare Appointments
Imagine missing a doctor’s appointment because you couldn’t find a ride. It’s an unfortunate reality for millions of Americans, as approximately 3.6 million patients miss appointments due to a lack of transportation. Enter the latest in ridesharing: Uber Health. The program was introduced as a way for Uber to partner with healthcare organizations to provide […]
The Power of the Potluck
At many companies, there are few things employees dread more than the office potluck. You know the scenario; Susan brings the casserole, Michael brings the pungent dish no one touches, Jeff brings the store-bought fruit tray and the Human Resources department provides the plates. But at National Merchants Association (NMA), things are a bit different. […]
Forging Partnerships Between Processors and Integrated Software Vendors
The future of payments will rely on processors and ISVs working together by Jason Holderness Sometimes collaboration is a great thing. In the ever-changing world of payments, this is especially true. Working with other businesses is the key to not only staying competitive, but remaining relevant as well. The payments industry is a fluid one, […]
Top 5 Signs You Need A New Job
It’s February, and chances are, you’re rethinking your resolution to make the best of your current job. You’ve given it your all, but unfortunately, a few things keep sticking out to you like a sore thumb. Here are the top five signs you need a new job. 1. Burnout Is work causing you to lose […]