Alice Metcalfe

Consumer Awareness October 1, 2025 10 min read

How Oregon Retailers Can Leverage Data from POS Systems to Drive Local Marketing

The retail landscape is competitive and data-driven marketing is crucial for retailers who want to appeal to customers and grow their sales. POS systems are not just transaction processing tools anymore, they...

July 17, 2025 11 min read

Accepting Payments at Oregon Farmers Markets and Pop-Up Events: A Quick Setup Guide

Selling at Oregon farmer’s markets and pop-ups is all about connecting with customers and how they want to pay. A simple, flexible payment system allows you to reach more consumers, boost sales,...

June 6, 2025 8 min read

The Role of Local Support in Choosing a Merchant Services Provider in Oregon

For small and mid-sized businesses in Oregon, choosing the right merchant services provider is about more than finding the lowest processing rates. While pricing and technology certainly matter, one of the most...

June 6, 2025 8 min read

Adapting Payment Solutions to Meet the Needs of Oregon’s Diverse Industries

Oregon is home to a rich and diverse business landscape. From the craft breweries of Portland and the outdoor gear shops of Bend to the wineries of Willamette Valley and the bustling...

June 6, 2025 9 min read

What Small Businesses in Oregon Should Know About EMV and Contactless Payments

As consumer expectations evolve and digital transactions become the norm, small businesses across Oregon are being called to modernize their payment systems. EMV and contactless payments are two technologies that have transformed...

June 6, 2025 8 min read

Understanding the Importance of PCI Compliance for Oregon Merchants

For Oregon-based businesses that accept credit or debit card payments, protecting customer information is a top priority. Data breaches, fraud attempts, and unauthorized access to cardholder data are all real risks that...

June 6, 2025 8 min read

How Oregon Businesses Can Optimize Payment Processing for Local and Online Sales

In today’s fast-evolving marketplace, businesses in Oregon are looking for smart ways to improve the way they accept and manage payments. Whether serving customers in Portland, Eugene, Bend, or through online stores,...

Business Strategy & Tools May 18, 2025 12 min read

Guide to Credit Card Surcharging Laws in Oregon

Whenever you use a credit card, have you ever noticed a fee? That’s a credit card surcharge — a little fee that businesses charge to cover what it costs to process credit...

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