Michael Rupkalvis

Want to Tackle the Internet? Merchant Account Services Can Help.

If you already have a traditional business location, you know that you have to obtain a merchant account to process credit card transactions. Without such an account you are relegated to cash or the potential risk of checks. If you want to take your bus... Read >

Understanding the Steps of Credit Card Processing

When someone hands over a credit card to a merchant, or enters their credit card information online, they have little knowledge of what happens. All they see is the charge that appears on their statement. The truth is that a lot more is going on behind ... Read >

The Mobile Wallet: an Up and Coming Method of Merchant Credit Card Processing

You may never have heard the term “mobile wallet” before, but if you are involved in merchant credit card processing, pay attention. This is the wave of the future. Mobile wallets will be one of several ways to process payment no matter where you are in... Read >

Building Your Internet Business Takes Good Planning

What does it take to build an Internet business? Do you have the skills to convert your “brick and mortar” company into one that is available to billions of people around the world, 24 hours a day? If you have made the decision to take your business onl... Read >

3 Options for Effective Website Design

If you have plans of starting an online business you have to have a website. Website design can be as simple or complex as you desire, but all options fall in to three basic categories: you can learn how to create a website yourself, you can hire someone... Read >

5 Important Aspects of Successful Internet Marketing

Starting an online business is just the first step to success. If no one knows that you exist, how can you expect to make any sales? It doesn’t matter if you are selling products or knowledge – it is up to you to spread the word, and while some aspects ... Read >

Credit Card Processing Terminal Monopoly a Lock

While there is much said in the United States about anti-trust regulations in just about every business field, it doesn’t appear that credit card processing terminal sales fall under the same umbrella. Verifone, the major supplier of credit card terminal... Read >

The Process of Applying for your Merchant Account

If you have never had a merchant account before, the idea of applying for one may be a bit overwhelming. New businesses are constantly being approached by people claiming to represent exceptional deals in the credit card processing field, but you should ... Read >

Credit Card Processing Reform Desired: How Swipe Fees are Hurting Businesses

Part of the package of services offered to businesses when they engage in credit card processing agreements involves accepting debit cards. The problem lays in the fact that the interchange rates charged for each such transaction are prohibitively high. ... Read >

Get Ready for Celebrity Apprentice: 2011

The eleventh season of The Apprentice is about to begin with the first episode to be aired on March 6, 2011. For the fourth time the show will take the format of Celebrity Apprentice, where 16 well known actors, athletes, singers, celebrities and pseudo ... Read >

The 2011 PGA Tour – Who to Watch, What to Expect

The 2011 PGA Tour started in January, once again featuring incredible purses and significant talent from all over the world. With several key players withdrawing early this week, the competition is already fierce. What many want to know is how the field... Read >

Who are the Somali Pirates?

In the last few years the news has been filled with the exploits of the Somali pirates. This week reports filtered in that the pirates had killed four American sailors who were distributing bibles on their trip around the world in a private yacht. As th... Read >

Taking a Look at American Idol 2011

The new season of American Idol is up and running with new judges and a stream of new contestants. How is American Idol 2011 shaping up? Here’s the scoop. Pass on the Auditions One of the big changes this year was to move on from the auditions muc... Read >

Broadway Hit “Wicked” Sweeps Across America

Ever wonder what lay behind the scenes and how Glinda the Good got her title or how the Wicked Witch of the West became so wicked? If you have, then Wicked is the show for you. Don’t live in New York City? Don’t worry: Wicked is sweeping across America... Read >

What’s Coming Up in 2011 for Major League Baseball?

Predictions for the Major League Baseball 2011 season are a dime a dozen. It is always easy to make claims before the ball hits the bat. The pre-season is still months away, but some sports writers are taking shots at anticipating how the year will play... Read >