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This week we speak with Jim Fink, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Rapid Finance, about the various lifelines for small businesses in the time of COVID. Breaking down the various aspects of emergency funding, we talk about the ways business can take assistance from both government and private funding to help them in these difficult times.

In this week’s Clearent Connects, Phil and Lauren discuss potential budget cuts to the United States Postal Service and the impact they could have on struggling small businesses. Dive into new proposed legislation that will eliminate the ability for a business to go cashless, continued glaring gaps in the adoption of contactless tools and more.

Clearent Connects is the in-house podcast for Clearent, your partner for payments. Each week, we’ll help unravel some of the mystery of what happens when a customer puts their card into a terminal or clicks “Buy Now” online. Featuring interviews with technology experts and stories from small business owners, we’re here to share tips and strategies on keeping your business growing with the changing technology and times.

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In this episode of Clearent Connects, we examine how COVID-19 has shaped payment acceptance for small businesses over the past few months including new regulations, re-opening strategies and PPP loans. We’ll also look at the rise of dispute claims, fraud and how your business can combat both.Links* COVID Reopening Guide from USA Today: https://www.usatoday.com/storytelling/coronavirus-reopening-america-map/* Forbes on PPP Loans: https://www.forbes.com/sites/sarahhansen/2020/07/10/heres-what-was-inside-the-governments-massive-ppp-data-dump/#2b67559662ae* Dispute Claims and Fraud on the Rise (from Payments Journal): https://www.paymentsjournal.com/dispute-management-in-the-covid-19-era/* Payments.com on the Secret Service Cyber Fraud Task Force: https://www.pymnts.com/news/security-and-risk/2020/secret-service-launches-task-force-fight-cyber-fraud/

Clearent Connects is the in-house podcast for Clearent, your partner for payments. Each week, we’ll help unravel some of the mystery of what happens when a customer puts their card into a terminal or clicks “Buy Now” online. Featuring interviews with technology experts and stories from small business owners, we’re here to share tips and strategies on keeping your business growing with the changing technology and times.

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On this week’s Clearent Connects, we talk with Marlin Hughes of the Detroit Pepper Company. The Detroit Pepper Company opened in early 2020 with a good location, a lot of foot traffic, and buzz in the local media. But after COVID-19 hit, Marlin had to pivot his strategy. Learn how he made it work, and how he continues to not only drive business but also help his community out during a difficult time. 

Clearent Connects is the in-house podcast for Clearent, your partner for payments. Each week, we’ll help unravel some of the mystery of what happens when a customer puts their card into a terminal or clicks “Buy Now” online. Featuring interviews with technology experts and stories from small business owners, we’re here to share tips and strategies on keeping your business growing with the changing technology and times.

Learn How Clearent Can Help Your Business. Connect with our team!

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On this week’s episode, we chat with Brian Abernethy, Clearent’s Partner Development Director, about payment facilitation, potential risks, costs, and opportunities. We’ll also explore how this strategy stacks up against traditional payment integrations so you can choose a strategy that will grow with your business.

In this week’s episode of Clearent Connects, Phil and Lauren explain EIRF or the Electronic Interchange Reimbursement Fee. This interchange rate fee is a charge applied to your statement when a transaction doesn’t qualify for an interchange category. Learn what causes this charge to happen, and what can you do to avoid getting EIRF’ed!

Clearent Connects is the in-house podcast for Clearent, your partner for payments. Each week, we’ll help unravel some of the mystery of what happens when a customer puts ther card into a terminal or clicks “Buy Now” online. Featuring interviews with technology experts and stories from small business owners, we’re here to share tips and stratiges on keeping your business growing with the changing technology and times.

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On this episode of Clearent Connects we feature Chris Greene, Owner of Mike’s Grillhouse in Modesto, California. In the face of COVID-19, Chris had to shut down dine-in service for his restaurant that was heavily dine-in based. Chris embraced the idea of “getting comfortable with being uncomfortable” in this new climate. In this episode he shares how he leveraged technology and social media to not only get his business through, but to find new “contactless” engagement with his customers that he didn’t have before. Listen and learn as Chris shares ways to work smarter, not harder to survive and thrive.

Clearent Connects is the in-house podcast for Clearent, your partner for payments. Each week, we’ll explore what happens when a customer puts their card into a terminal or clicks “Buy Now” online. Featuring interviews with technology experts and stories from small business owners, we are here to share tips and strategies on keeping your business growing with the changing times and technology. 

Contact our team to learn more about contactless payments!

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In this episode of Clearent Connects, we continue our Merchant Spotlight Series with the owners of The Simple Brew of Harrah, OK, Christy and Chad Wimer.

After Christy, a 9 year Air Force Veteran, couldn’t find a cup of coffee during a local sporting event, she decided that the only thing to do was begin her coffee shop right out of the back of her car!

After building up a following, her and her husband decided that it was time to get even more serious and open a retail coffee shop. The only problem is that happened just a six weeks before the COVID-19 shutdowns began.

Listen to these two amazingly optimistic entrepreneurs talk through the highs and lows of their COVID journey and what is in store next!!

On this episode of Clearent Connects we begin our Merchant Spotlight Editions, where we feature one of our Clearent merchants and the unique challenges they face.On this first edition, we feature an interview with Landon Cordray from Fallout Sports in Oklahoma City.Landon, like many business owners, was hit unexpectedly with his Governor’s shut down order for COVID-19. He had only a few days to decide what he was going to do to protect his business and employees, or risk closing permanently. A thought came to him how he could save both, while also providing a needed service in the face of the pandemic, but would it work?

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Tune into this week’s episode of Clearent Connect’s to learn about alternative payment pricing, the history and myths of these programs, and how small businesses can use them to improve their bottom line. We also take a look at our own Empower program, and how it can allow you to take advantage of these programs safely and effectively.