Photography Merchant Systems | Credit Card Solutions for Photographers | United Bank Card, Inc. is a registered ISO/MSP of First National Bank of Omaha, 1620 Dodge St., Omaha, NE – Member FDIC. http://photographymerchantsystems.com Credit Card Processing Solutions Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:50:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en New Iphone Swiper for photographers http://photographymerchantsystems.com/new-iphone-swiper-program/ http://photographymerchantsystems.com/new-iphone-swiper-program/#comments Thu, 12 Aug 2010 21:41:58 +0000 admin http://photographymerchantsystems.com/?p=109 For those of you that have to have a swiper solution on the go we have finally brokered a deal for you. Buy the Iphone Swiper Here and contact us to get you set up.

This is a real processing account with all the benefits and safety of a traditional credit card processing account. Square is not such a solution. Square is not a true credit card processing platform, its made for individuals running garage sales, not businesses that need the benefits of accounts made for business.

Reasons not to go with the square.

Read these:

http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/04/square-payment-system-is-coming-back-in-full-force-by-late-summ/

Launch delayed because of fraud concerns

http://www.finextra.com/News/Fullstory.aspx?newsitemid=21520

]]> http://photographymerchantsystems.com/new-iphone-swiper-program/feed/ Here are just a few of the photographers that use PhotographyMerchantSystems http://photographymerchantsystems.com/here-are-just-a-few-of-the-photographers-that-use-photographymerchantsystems/ http://photographymerchantsystems.com/here-are-just-a-few-of-the-photographers-that-use-photographymerchantsystems/#comments Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:04:39 +0000 admin http://photographymerchantsystems.com/?p=108 Helping photographers grow their businesses really gives me a lot of satisfaction.  What they do for their clients is important and making sure they are being taken care of by giving them great rates and customer service helps them in their job.

Here are just a few of our clients, out of the hundreds that we have gained over the years.

Susan Stripling
Andy and Angie Wood
Ben Chrisman
Sara France
Bebb Studios

]]> http://photographymerchantsystems.com/here-are-just-a-few-of-the-photographers-that-use-photographymerchantsystems/feed/ Dont Fall for the 1 Rate promise Get the Facts http://photographymerchantsystems.com/dont-fall-for-the-1-rate-promise-get-the-facts/ http://photographymerchantsystems.com/dont-fall-for-the-1-rate-promise-get-the-facts/#comments Mon, 22 Mar 2010 20:13:46 +0000 admin http://photographymerchantsystems.com/?p=107 I talked with a “Well Known” photographer around June of 2009.  We talked about what I could offer as far as rates.  For many photographers cost plus pricing can be a little more compilicated, but once you understand it, it becomes obvious why we offer this kind of pricing.  You get a much better deal!  This photographer was promised one rate flat.  You cant get any easier to understand 1 rate, but the fact is they were lied to.  There is more than 1 rate. This photographer unfortunately took this processor at his word and was lied to.  The problem is they are now locked into a 3 year agreement with the processor and are paying in many instances double.  It happens a lot because many credit card processing company’s lie to get the deal.

If you see any of the following you might want to read more:

1.  Contracts-  If a processor is giving you a good deal on rates they wont have you sign a contract.  They know you will stay around when you get great customer service and the best rates.

2.  Monthly Minimum Charges-  Processors know smaller/home based business may have months where they do not charge the minimum amount.  They then have a fee for not reaching it that is charged to you.

3. Cancellation Fee-  Many processors have a 250-500 dollar cancellation fee to dissuade you from leaving

Photography Merchant Systems charges has No Contracts, No Cancellation Fee, and No Monthly Minimums.

]]> http://photographymerchantsystems.com/dont-fall-for-the-1-rate-promise-get-the-facts/feed/ Recovering From WPPI http://photographymerchantsystems.com/recovering-from-wppi/ http://photographymerchantsystems.com/recovering-from-wppi/#comments Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:39:22 +0000 admin http://photographymerchantsystems.com/?p=106 What an amazing  week that was.  Many great presenters and photographs.  I was able to meet a few clients which was great.  I also was able to see a few clients receive rewards for their photographs.  I think I saw at least 3 or 4 of Susan Stripling Photography with awards, so congrats to her and all of the other photographers who won awards.

It was also nice to see my clients A & A Photography’s platform class and Ben Chrisman spoke as well at one of the booth’s.  New client  Bauman Photography also had an impressive class and used his new credit card processing terminal to run all of his credit cards.

I also had a chance to stop by my partners Shoot Q and Red Carts booth as they were signing up many new clients along with brand new client GoBee as they were selling boxes full of their great bags to happy customers.

There are already 10 applications in from after the show and looking forward to taking care of the rest of you all who are signing up. Now back to work to catch up.

]]> http://photographymerchantsystems.com/recovering-from-wppi/feed/ Plane Flight Booked for WPPI Las Vegas 2010 http://photographymerchantsystems.com/plane-flight-booked-for-wppi-las-vegas-2010/ http://photographymerchantsystems.com/plane-flight-booked-for-wppi-las-vegas-2010/#comments Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:32:53 +0000 admin http://photographymerchantsystems.com/?p=105 I just wanted to put a note on here for those of you who will be at WPPI 2010.  I have made some time available again to meet with those of you who would like to bring statements and see if I can save you some money on your credit card processing.  I am looking forward to hanging out with you guys and know this year is going to be even more fun than last year.  

You can also catch me at Andy and Angie Woods Platform Class on Tuesday at 6:30.  I will be at a table in the back with more information on credit card processing for photographers.  I know its going to be a great class with lots of tips on how to get a better web presence.   

 

]]> http://photographymerchantsystems.com/plane-flight-booked-for-wppi-las-vegas-2010/feed/ ShootQ and Thirst Relief http://photographymerchantsystems.com/shootq-and-thirst-relief/ http://photographymerchantsystems.com/shootq-and-thirst-relief/#comments Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:23:07 +0000 admin http://photographymerchantsystems.com/?p=103

 

This is such a great cause.  I wanted to put up this little reminder.  Its a great idea because its a win for everyone that participates from the mentors to mentee to the people that get clean drinking water from the program.

 

If you got to the ThirstReleif signup you will be notified when it goes live.  I will also be posting links to some of our customers that are mentors to help them out.

 

Here is more about the auction

 

About The Auction

The mission of the Mentor Auction is twofold, to save lives and change the world by tapping into the incredible talent and generosity of the wedding industry and to create better and more successful photographers. To accomplish this goal we’ve asked some of the best and brightest in the wedding and portrait world to donate 90 minutes of their time and anything else they feel like giving to be auctioned off to the highest bidder!

100% of the proceeds directly benefit Thirst Relief International, saving lives and changing the world! Add to that the incredible wisdom and talent that is being shared in the one-on-one mentors sessions and you have better and more successful photographers! So, not only are lives being saved but the lives of many photographers are being made better! It’s truly a win win for everyone involved!

 

 

]]> http://photographymerchantsystems.com/shootq-and-thirst-relief/feed/ New Twitter Landing Page http://photographymerchantsystems.com/new-blog-landing-page/ http://photographymerchantsystems.com/new-blog-landing-page/#comments Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:16:40 +0000 admin http://photographymerchantsystems.com/?p=101 I just customized the landing page to be a little more stylish than the stock one given to you by twitter.  I have also added a Twitter Status up by my bio.  Friend us if you are a client or want updates.  I don’t just twitter about credit card stuff, anything photography related hints, tips, and other things I run across.

]]> http://photographymerchantsystems.com/new-blog-landing-page/feed/ PPA Professional Photographers Of Colorado http://photographymerchantsystems.com/ppa-professional-photographers-of-colorado/ http://photographymerchantsystems.com/ppa-professional-photographers-of-colorado/#comments Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:58:15 +0000 admin http://photographymerchantsystems.com/?p=96

I was invited to speak at PPOFC Professional Photographers of Colorado about credit card processing.  I discussed Tiered Pricing vs.  Cost Plus pricing which we use.  I also talked about the best places to get credit card processing.  Many merchants and photographers still believe they will get the best deal from their bank.  In reality this is the worst place to get a merchant account. When a merchant contacts us for a free quote and mentions they are with a major bank, we know that we are going to be able to save the merchant money. We talked about some of the solutions that photographers are often using in there businesses including using Contact Management Systems Like ShootQ.  

I had a great time meeting many of you and look forward to talking with you in the coming week.

 

]]> http://photographymerchantsystems.com/ppa-professional-photographers-of-colorado/feed/ ShootQ Bowling at Imaging USA http://photographymerchantsystems.com/shootq-bowling-at-imaging-usa/ http://photographymerchantsystems.com/shootq-bowling-at-imaging-usa/#comments Sun, 10 Jan 2010 04:23:54 +0000 admin http://photographymerchantsystems.com/?p=94 Well the teams are set and the bets have been laid out.  Can’t wait to have some fun with the guys and gals from ShootQ.  Nashville is going to be a lot of fun.  Looks like some pretty tough competition from the photography world at this event.  I can’t wait to meet those of you that are signed up with us through Shootq and those that are thinking about signing up with us for credit card processing. 

Game on, and see you there.

 

]]> http://photographymerchantsystems.com/shootq-bowling-at-imaging-usa/feed/ Photography Merchant Systems at Imaging USA and DWF Convention http://photographymerchantsystems.com/photography-merchant-systems-at-imaging-usa-and-dwf-convention/ http://photographymerchantsystems.com/photography-merchant-systems-at-imaging-usa-and-dwf-convention/#comments Fri, 08 Jan 2010 07:26:27 +0000 admin http://photographymerchantsystems.com/?p=92  

I will be Nashville next week and will be around both DWF and Imaging USA.  I will also have a booth at the DWF tradeshow on Wednesday.  Please feel free to come by the booth and say hello.  I also have availability to meet with anyone that would like me to look at there statements and see if we can save you some money on your credit card processing in 2010.  You can reach me at 303.875.0621 to set up a time and place.

 

Hope to see your around

 

Ryan Kenny

 

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