BluePay, a credit card processing company that offers an array of merchant services designed for unique businesses in competitive markets, is offering one of my readers a $50 Visa Gift Card. What great timing as we begin to go into this holiday season!
How to win:
- Check out BluePay's website (www.bluepay.com) Then come back and leave a brief comment on this post stating why you think it is important for small businesses to accept credit cards.
- You must leave a first name and email address I can contact you at within your comment, or your comment will not be counted in the drawing.
- One entry per person.
This giveaway will be open until Saturday October 15th at 9pm PST. Winner will be chosen at random using Random.org.
**I am being compensated with a $50 Visa Gift Card for holding this giveaway**
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It is important for small businesses to accept credit cards to increase profits and improve business. Thank you! Donna (donnawalker78@hotmail.com)
ReplyDeleteSince my husband is a small business owner, I know how important credit card payments are. Not only do they help us, w/ instant payments, but they help the customer too b/c they can pay their bill anytime anywhere.
ReplyDeleteEveryday Mom's Meals (Krista Marshall)
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It's inportant for small businesses to accept credit cards because they are the currency of choice for many customers today. A lot of people don't even carry a checkbook anymore.
ReplyDeleteAudra
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It's extremely important for small businesses to take credit cards because it increases sales and people are more likely to buy from that business because let's face it, credit cards are the most commonly used currency today.
ReplyDeleteMelissa Mtoftee@yahoo.com
Small businesses can expand their services way easier if they accept credit cards. It's amazing how many people don't ever carry cash these days or that prefer to pay with credit cards to built their scores. If small businesses want to stay competitive in their market they have to offer the same conveniences as larger businesses.
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I believe it is important for small business owners to accept credit cards because in today's marketplace many consumers do not carry cash or check. Accepting credit cards is an important way to increase profits and availability to more consumers.
ReplyDeleteKristin West k_west82@hotmail.com
Adrienna kirkhove - btownbabe4u2lv@yahoo.com . I thinks its important for small businesses to accept credit cards because a lot of people don't like carrying around cash anymore. By them accepting credit cards it will help expand their business to those people who only carry credit or debit and those who carry cash.
ReplyDeleteI am honestly shocked when small business do not take cards now a days. It is so easy to get a portable cc machine. CC are the main currency of most people these days and if you want to have good profits then you need a CC machine.
ReplyDeleteSable
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All small business' should accept credit cards because I believe it will increase their sales. I hardly ever carry cash...I use my card for pretty much everything!
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ReplyDeleteits important for small businesses to accept credit cards because in this day in age its all about not having to carry money .i really think whats realy hurting poeple is more poeple are on goverment ad and the money u have to have in ur accounts has to be alot to in order to exceapt food stamps.all class of poeple are hitting hard times anything a person can do to help a person life easer like not having to worry about finding a a.t.m makes someones day a lil better..couponliving chicks sent me over god bless and thanks for a chance to win $50.00 .every lil bit helps god bless..fonso_tubb@yahoo.com
I think it's important for small businesses to accept credit cards simply to increase business. You are able to reach the consumers who do not carry cash or check books.
ReplyDeleteErin
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It is important to offer flexible payment types for all your customers... thats why I can take credit cards for my Mary Kay business. I have a little card reader that attaches to my phone. ;)
ReplyDeleteAlana - alanagrussatgmaildotcom
I think it's important for small business to accept credit cards because it expands their payment options which is also great for the customer.
ReplyDeleteDanielle; daniellefaulder@yahoo.com
Hi i think its important for small bussiness' to accept cards because not everyone carries cash on them. And i think some places that dont accept them might lose out on customers because of the people who prefer not to carry cash.
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Ronda Morhaime r_morhaime@hotmail.com...I have managed a small business in the past we did not except cards...we lost business as so many people do not carry cash (me included) we could have increased our business and maybe still be in business...
ReplyDeleteIt's important for small businesses to accept credit cards so that they are reaching all the customers they possibly can. I personally rarely carry cash and would not be able to make purchases from a business that didn't accept plastic.
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I have seen several friends with small buinesses excel with the fact that taking cards opens up the spectrum of customers to them. It is something to consider than in more depth if I were to open a small buisness of my own.
ReplyDeleteSarah Dolan
photochic2004@yahoo.com
Taking credit cards means you can take your business to the internet and to those of us who never have cash
ReplyDeleteJessie Gunderson
jessieatjessiegundersondotcom
I think it's important for small businesses to accept credit cards because like me most people don't carry cash on them anymore. and it would help if when you go to a small business you don't have to ask if they accept cards & you just know. And using a card is just easier than having to count out cash & change:)
ReplyDeleteKatie - katiescharm95@hotmail.com
Small businesses would benefit from accepting credit cards as payment because you can broaden your customer base my going to the internet.
ReplyDeleteMissy-miseeyore@ymail.com
It's important for small businesses to accept cc, so more people will use their services since so many people pay with debt or credit cards only.
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Brandy B.
Not that I ever win anything, LOL, but why not try. I think it would be a great idea for small businesses to accept customer credit cards. It's easy for the customer, and a virtual guarantee of payment for the business owner.
Thanks for the opportunity!
We believe it's important for a small business to accept credit cards because in doing so it helps grow sales, and ultimately generate more revenue. By accepting credit cards, small businesses dramatically increase their sales as a result of offering multiple payment options to customers who do not prefer cash transactions.
ReplyDelete♥Mary and Vanessa♥
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It seems that many consumers use plastic for payment, so not accepting credit cards could mean a loss in revenue. Janetta cutelaydeeluv@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI myself don't carry cash with me for years and use debit/credit cards, so I don't shop at stores that only take cash. As long as I'd love to support mom and pop store in the community, it's important for them to accept credit cards so I can bring my business to them.
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Jessie C.
In order to improve sales, small business must accept debit/credit cards. I never have cash on me, so if a small business doesn't accept my debit/credit card they loose my business.
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Jessica
It is important for small businesses to accept credit cards because of convenience. Most people prefer to pay with plastic -- be it debit cards or credit cards. I think small businesses that do not accept credit cards as payment are actually hurting their business and should reconsider. Thanks for the great opportunity! : )
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Tatum
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It's important for small businesses to accept credit cards because not many people carry cash. Some credit cards offer shoppers rewards for purchases so some people lean towards using their cards.
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I agree. Nobody really carries around cash now days, and there is protection when paying with a Credit Card. It's easier to keep track of as well. My husband is the President of a small company and credit cards are what most people pay with! Thanks for an AWESOME giveaway! :)
ReplyDeleteNatalie
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As a small business owner, I know it is EXTREMELY important to accept credit cards. In todays society, very few people carry cash. And many clients dont like writing checks in fear of them not being cashed quickly. By accepting cc, theyre payment is quick and comes instantly out of their account. And as a business owner, it protects us bc we know instantly if their cc is approved as opposed to taking a check that could potentially bounce. Amber. Amberdeloof@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI think its important for small businesses to accept credit cards because there are less fees for them, than checks that bounce for instance, better chance of more business from non-cash carrying customers, and the possibility of higher spending limits for customers who may limit themselves with cash, meaning more revenue!
ReplyDeleteTiffany
Tiffamayo@aol.com
Its very important to accept credit cards because I don't ever carry cash.
ReplyDeleteLiz
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It is very important for small businesses to accept credit cards because a lot of people now don't carry any cash on them what so ever. It also helps them to widen their horizons. -Noel
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I rarely have cash.. Offering this ensures customers will return! chefl@swbell.net
ReplyDeleteIt's important for a small business to accept credit cards so that they can accommodate cash and/or credit card paying customers. Which means more revenue for the business. :)
ReplyDeleteDaisy
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Small Businesses need to accept credit cards, because lots of people like me don't carry cash or checks anymore! If you lose cash, its not replaceable, and why would you want to give a stranger a little piece of paper with your bank account number on it? It's so 19th century. Plastic is much safer if you are a responsible spender, like me!
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I think its very improtant because now a days the only type of payment being carried in a purse or wallet is a credit card. We have become used to the fact of simplicity and swiping a card without digging for change or looking for a pen to write that check. When any business excepts credit cards, those are who I tend to visit the most.
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It's important for small businesses to accept credit cards because that's how people want to pay. Several nail salons have lost my business because they only accepted cash and I didn't want to make the extra trip to the bank to pull out cash. I think a lot of people are like me and use their credit cards to accrue points that they can redeem for rewards.
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It is very important for small businesses to accep tcredit cards. It is a great advantage to both the business owner and the consumer. It allows the consumer an opportunity to purchase that they would not have if they had to have cash or money in their checking account. the owner benefits with the quick payment, and customers would purchase more items in each order so sales will increase.
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It's important for small businesses to take credit cards because I find alot of people don't carry all that much cash anymore these days. A credit or debit card is easier than cash to keep track of from a customer's perspective, since you don't have to fumble around with cash or worry about leaving your checkbook somewhere. ereuter1983@yahoo.com - Erin Mitchell
ReplyDeleteWhen a small business accepts credit cards, it is convenient to the seller and consumer. A small business doesn't have to hassle with checks, etc. when accepting credit cards. The transaction is hassle free and instant when using credit cards. The seller knows immediately if the sale is good or bad after a credit card authorization and doesn't have to wait for last minute surprises with insufficient funds. The consumer also gets the product shipped quicker with a credit card; in addition, the seller can make a quick profit immediately and not have to wait for a check in the mail, etc. The bottom line: In my opinion, I see more transactions made using a credit card. This makes record keeping easier for the seller & buyer. In today's society, cash is used less because credit cards are safer to carry because of the limited liability to the cardholder.
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ReplyDeleteIt is the only form of payment that is safe to carry these days and a small business would not survive without accepting credit and debit cards cause in today's economy people have no choice but to survive in this way. I personally think that no one should carry cash cause it is much safer if people know that if need be they can get the credit card cancelled and still have the money intact bit once cash is stolen it is gone with no chance of it coming back.
I own a small business myself, and I know that if I did not accept credit cards, I would probably lose a lot of business. I would say about 75% of my clients use a credit card
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Ericah Brinson
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It is important for small businesses to accept credit cards to increase profits and improve business.
ReplyDeleteIt is important for small businesses to accept credit cards because by accepting credit cards, they can draw in more continued customers. I've seen a lot of people be turned off by the fact that the store doesn't accept a credit card and they feel that the store is hassling them in a way. It's also important because they will likely bring more sales in as people very rarely carry any sort of cash these days. A lot of people also use credit cards for big purchases when they may not have the money up front, so small businesses can increase the number of big purchases by allowing credit card purchases. They can also expand to having their business online by having credit card capablities.
ReplyDeleteLaura (Laura.Selvidio@gmail.com)
Its important for small businesses to take credit cards due to most people carry debit/credit card instead of cash.
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Thanks Timberlee
It's important for businesses to accept credit because it is another way to increase the income stream. People are more apt to spend more money with a credit card because they normally do not carry large amounts of cash on them, or do not like to write checks.
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Not many people carry cash around, nor do they want to write checks. Debit/credit cards are fast, easy and convenient. I find with my small business almost everyone wants to use their card. It would be hard for a small business to survive without accepting them.
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Cara
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It is important for small business to take credit cards as this is what most people carry. My husband is a prime example as he typically does not purchase something unless they take credit/debit cards as that is usually all he has on him. He does not write checks and we do not always have cash on hand.
ReplyDeleteKira
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I think it's important for small companies for accept credit cards because even though there is a small convenience fee the company must pay to have a credit card machine, it is worth the fee to increase the number of potential customers. Accepting credit is a must nowadays!
ReplyDeletemelinda_57(at)hotmail.com
It's important because a business could be losing customers by not accepting a more convenient form of payment. Not many people carry cash with them any longer... it's about the plastic.
ReplyDeleteclint.crandall(at)gmail.com
It's important because they could otherwise be losing potential customers. I hardly ever carry cash so If I went into a business that did not take them I would end up leaving empty handed.
ReplyDeletemrspotatohead82308@yahoo.com
It is important for small businesses to accept credit cards to increase profits, increase sales and improve business.
ReplyDeletedkozuch@comcast.net
It's so important for any size business to accept credit cards. Nowadays in the world in which we live, people (myself included) try not to carry much cash. If a business wants to be competitive and with Christmas around the corner this has to be magnified...it's important to take credit cards.
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won2xx at gmail dot com
If a small business wants to survive in today's economy, it is very important that they accept payment by credit cards. I usually do not carry cash with me and will not usually do business with a business that does not accept debit/credit cards.
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tonilphillips@yahoo.com
I think its important for a small business to accept credit cards, since that is the go to method of payment for most people now days. It helps to streamline sales and makes it a lot more convenient for people to do business at your location. As a consumer, I find it a lot easier to do business with a shop that accepts credit cards and get a little annoyed with those that don't. Arianna. algreenwood07@gmail.com
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