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Previously we’ve talked about how other mobile payment solutions will measure up to Square in the ongoing mobile payment processing war. However, with the recent news that the service as well as the accompanying card reader will only cost a mere $1 to obtain fills us with great excitement as we are looking at what is potentially a great payment processing solution! By plugging in a small square card reader gadget slightly bigger than an adult’s thumb into the iPhone, iPad or Android devices, …

The role of smart phones
The smart phone is undeniably becoming more and more indispensable in our lives. Staying in touch via Twitter and other forms of social networking is a breeze with this gadget. Besides that, a good Internet or Wi-Fi connection allows its users to enjoy a myriad of online games, navigate their way around using GPS and even go on an online shopping spree using just their mobile devices! There are applications for just about anything you need! And speaking of which, the mobile e-Commerce industry is indeed …

Selling beyond the store
Today’s merchants are a savvy lot. Not only are they more innovative in selling, they are also more open to new concepts to elude tough competition in their respective industries. To enhance earning opportunities and boost sales, merchants have now taken to conduct mobile sales campaign that will take them outdoor and beyond their brick and mortar establishment to gain new customers and ultimately, better profits.
Unfortunately accepting credit card payments outside the store is not as easy as most merchants think. Online merchants who have previously been …

How would you like to use your iPhone as a credit card reader someday? For some, this may sound like an absurd idea but it has been announced that this could happen in the very near future! An innovative company called Mophie is set to revolutionize the credit card consumer and merchant industry by introducing a device that allows users to “read” their own credit cards when they purchase items. This gadget is connected to the iPhone and ultimately an iPhone app will be needed to make this possible but …