COVID-19 Business Continuity, Preparedness & Support for Payment Processing
During this time, we understand that you may be experiencing unforeseen challenges at your business. We want you to know that Constellation Payments stands ready to support you, your staff,…
How to Fast-Track Your New Year Business Planning
Do you feel it, too? That heavy weight on your shoulders to get your business plan in order? Pressure to plan for the new year, while meeting all the other…
What’s the Visa and MasterCard Purchase Return Authorization Requirement? A 1-Minute Rundown
Just as you are required to obtain an authorization that gives approval to process a sale, starting April 2020, for Visa and MasterCard purchases, merchants will be required to obtain…
Best Business Practices: 3 Tips for Effectively Handling Credit Card Chargebacks
If you take credit card payments at your business, you will, inevitably, at one time or another, face a chargeback. And resolving those chargebacks can eat up a huge amount…
Help! What Do I Do with Transaction Declines and Blacklisted Transactions?
Declined. Seeing that word flash on your payment terminal, or on a transaction report, is sure to stir up angst in anyone. But don’t fret. You’ll be happy to know…
6 Fun Marketing Ideas to Bring in More Business This Fall
It’s coming. Bright-colored leaves. Cool, crisp air. Pumpkin-flavored everything. The changing season brings tons of festive fun, and tons of opportunity to raise your customer engagement game, and generate new…
Mid-Year Financial Checkup: 5 Steps Every Business Owner Should Take
Remember back in January? Those goals you set for your business? Like so many of us, your it’s-a-new-year-let’s-crush-it enthusiasm has probably faded a bit. And maybe, now at the halfway…
Suspect Fraud? How and When to Make a Code 10 Authorization Request
It’s another busy Saturday at Barney’s Barbershop. Matt’s scurries to the front desk to ring up Joelle’s last customer. Suddenly, a “Lost / Stolen Card” error message flashes on the…
Need Your Money Quicker? Standard ACH & Same Day Funding Explained
Few things are more important in business than cash flow. That’s why it’s no surprise that one of the most common questions we get at Constellation Payments is: “Can I…
Manage Incoming Payments Like a Pro: 3 Tools to Start Using Today
Ever begin using an app that immediately becomes part of your everyday, leaving you thinking: “How DID I ever get along without this?” That’s how you’ll likely come to feel about these three tools. …