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Weaving payment tools into the applications you build was once seen as a major cost for independent software vendors (ISVs):  You have to invest more development time to integrate payments. Your clients become more exposed to security risk (i.e., fraud). You have to worry about payment-related patches and updates.  While these costs haven’t disappeared, the ability to provide a frictionless payment experience allows you to reach a much larger audience. End-users want turn-key solutions, not patchworks of third-party add-ons. 

Topics: Software and Payment Integration, E-Commerce and Online Payments, Consideration, ISV/VAR

Customer acquisition is one of the most expensive and time-consuming aspects of running a business.  You’ve got to convince cold prospects they have a problem — a problem that you alone can solve. And you have to make this sales pitch stand out among the 10,000-plus other marketing messages your target audience is exposed to on a daily basis. 

Topics: Small Business Tips, Consideration

As the name implies, an electronic funds transfer (EFT) describes the process by which parties send and receive money (i.e., “funds”) through electronic channels. Although the term is often used interchangeably with Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments, EFTs encompass a much broader range of payment options, including wire transfers, e-checks and even PayPal. 

Topics: ACH/eCheck Payments, Financial Institutions, Consideration

Payment integration can work a number of ways with your small business to make sure you can provide as many payment options as possible while delivering a great customer experience, high security, and full compliance.

Topics: Software and Payment Integration, Due.com Partner Posts, Payment Technology, Small Business Tips, Getting Started with Payments, Consideration