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A Brief History of Airline Mergers
This article was written by Phineas Upham The past 15 years of American commercial aviation has been wrought with mergers. Reasons range from consolidation to fierce competition. Whatever the reason, these mergers have fundamentally altered the landscape of air travel for both businesses and consumers. Here are a few highlights of noteworthy mergers that have taken place. US Airways and American West The... [Read more]
How NBC Started
This article was written by Samuel Phineas Upham It was November of 1926 when NBC first aired a radio program from the ballroom of the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. It was the product of three large media groups: Radio Corporation of America (now known as RCA), American Telephone and Telegraph (now known as AT&T), and Westinghouse Electric (which would become CBS/Viacom). It was David Sarnoff,... [Read more]
A Brief History of Deposit Insurance
This article was written by Phineas Upham In response to what Roosevelt called “undermined confidence on the part of the public,” and the general rush on assets that followed, he asked most state governors to suspend all banking activity in 1933. By March 3rd of 1933, there was hardly a bank open to do business. Roosevelt’s banking holiday was just the beginning of the much broader polices that... [Read more]
Benefits of Opening the Right Online Merchant Account
An online merchant account is a business owner’s gateway to accepting credit and debit cards on the web. But if you play your cards right, you can get more than the ability to process payments. By opening the right online merchant account, you can end up with a host of free tools, software, and products that are crucial to running a company on the web. Follow these tips to ensure you get more than... [Read more]
How to Choose the Ideal Stock for Your Portfolio
There are thousands of publicly traded companies to choose from; so how do you know which stocks are ideal for your portfolio? The short answer: The majority of your stock should be financially healthy businesses with healthy earning growths, according to CnnMoney.com. The good news is that this criteria narrows down your choice from more than 6,000 companies to only about 200. When creating a stock... [Read more]
What is a High Risk Merchant Account?
Online credit card processing is a fast and easy way for your customers to pay for goods and services. Customers not only appreciate online shopping because it’s fast and convenient, they appreciate the security as well. Ecommerce sales in the United States have enjoyed a 400% increase over the last 10 years from $72 billion in 2002 to $289 billion in 2012, according to Statista.com. One thing is... [Read more]
The Benefits of Mobile Credit Card Processing
If you run a mobile business, you need a way to accept credit cards while on the road. One of the most advanced mobile credit card processing methods today is actually your cell phone. Whether you own an iPhone or Blackberry, your smart phone or cell phone can be turned into a wireless processing solution that allows you to process credit cards while on the go. How? Through your merchant account provider. Whether... [Read more]
How do merchant accounts work
You have no cash in hand but really want to buy the new dress, with a credit card in hand you can buy the dress now and pay for it later simply by swiping your credit card. We almost take for granted the convenience offered to us by credit and debit cards. But have you given any thought as to what happens after you swipe your card or enter a card number to make an online purchase? At the heart of... [Read more]
Chargeback Basics You Should Know
Article Submitted by: Solid Trust Pay. Being able to accept credit card payments is great for your business. It can increase sales and will attract more customers while giving you a competitive edge over your competitors. But along with all the benefits, credit cards also come with a degree of risk, the most important aspect which you need to be well versed on being chargebacks. What is a chargeback? It... [Read more]
Shop Online with Your Secure E-wallet
Although shopping online is extremely convenient and even fun, it can also be risky. Internet fraud is a major problem and it’s not going anywhere anytime soon. If you’re an avid online shopper, you might find it difficult to keep track of all of your accounts and passwords. What if there was an easy and safe way to shop online through one account? The good news is there is! It’s called an E-wallet. An... [Read more]