Retail business owners should be looking at solutions that save money and are more efficient for your operations. Three in one: retail, website and e-commerce platforms for payment processing are now available.

Note: This can also have application for restaurants, too. Read more if you are seeking an upgrade or just want to be sure you have the best solutions.

You may not even know that TransAct Merchant Services offers consulting and training support for retail businesses. Anything that touches a financial control can be reviewed – making best practice recommendations to choose solutions. Many of these services are included in your merchant services account with us at no extra cost.

Let us layout the benefits and factors to consider.

Eliminate Multiple Platforms

When you eliminate multiple software applications and platforms you create efficiency. All of the important data is together, retail sales, inventory, product descriptions, margin and markups and more.

Save time – just one login
Better control – oversee your business on one platform
Maintain security – limit access to key personnel
Reduce cost – eliminate monthly platform fees

Software and app costs can really add up over time. It may have seemed like “just a small monthly fee” in the beginning. It is important to review each $20 to $100 monthly software cost. This can become thousands of dollars when more tools are in place than needed.

Plus, each payment platform you use can expose your business to risk, fraud and cyber attacks.

Did you know: You may need to add more frequent PCI screenings to stay compliant?

More than Three In One

New solutions cover the business from in person transactions to online purchases and fulfillment. Wherever you are, you can update the retail store, e-commerce items and other important online information (like hours, promotions, features, news and more.)

Set pricing.
Manage inventory.
Promote products.
Attract new customers.
Sell online.
Manage the customer relationship.

The latest tools can even increase loyalty with custom apps. These are fully-integrated and designed for your unique business. Help customers track purchases, earn points and get insider deals to become your most loyal fans.

Before You Build

Do the research before decide to add to your payment processing and tech stack. An objective opinion can make all the difference in the future of your business. Reach out to the team today and schedule a one on one conversation to review the options. We have the insights across a multitude of industries and what is now available to businesses of any size.