Mobile payments
BY Brian Patrick Eha
These three strategic choices allowed the mobile-transactions startup to become a major player in just three years.
How 'NFC' and Mobile Wallets Will Change the Way Retailers Do Business
BY Stewart Wolpin
What business owners need to know about these developing technologies.
What PayPal's Partnership With Discover Means to Business Owners and Consumers
BY Mikal E. Belicove
Starting next spring, merchants will be able to accept PayPal through their existing relationship with Discover card.
The Pros and Cons of Mobile Payment Services
BY Jonathan Blum and Alex Dalenberg
From fee structures to device compatibility and support, here are the differences between mobile payment providers you should know about before getting started.
How to Protect Customer Data When Using Credit-Card Plug-ins for Smartphones
BY Mikal E. Belicove
More companies are accepting mobile payments. But failing to protect credit-card data could risk hefty penalties and fines.
PayPal Here Joins Mobile-Pay Apps Already There
BY Gwen Moran
When PayPal launched its newest mobile payment platform, it joined a wide selection of existing services. Here's a breakdown of the leaders.
Three Ways Entrepreneurs Are Using Mobile Commerce to Grow
BY Jennifer Wang
Mobile payment systems such as Swipe, Pay Anywhere and Square offer merchants free readers, apps, activation and cancellation.
Three Steps for Getting Started in Mobile Commerce
BY Jonathan Blum
If you're thinking about accepting mobile payments, here's what you need to consider before getting started.
Crunching the Numbers on Mobile Payment Systems
BY Jason Ankeny
Looking into mobile payment applications for your business? Consider this comparison of the leading systems.
Square Updates Mobile Payments App with Loyalty Programs, More
BY Jason Fell
The popular mobile transaction application adds several new functions aimed at businesses.
New Square App Feature Makes Mobile Payments Even Faster
BY Jonathan Blum
'Geofencing' technology helps eliminate a customer's need to handle a credit card, or even a mobile phone, when making a purchase.
Is Google Wallet the Next Step in Mobile Payments?
BY Jonathan Blum
New 'contactless' mobile payment app might be ahead of its time, especially for small businesses.
How the Company Behind the Money & Bills App Secured $15 Million in Venture Funding
BY Gwen Moran
Pageonce lands a new cash infusion to mobilize the 'wallet of the future.'
Five Ways to Win a Sale Using Your Customer's Mobile
BY John Arnold
Now that just about everyone is carrying a cell phone, it's time to consider how to make mobile part of your marketing.
What You Need to Know About the Risks of Mobile Payment Apps
BY Dan O'Shea
Learn how you can protect your business when it comes to point-of-sale systems for smartphones.



