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Business Financial Stuff

On this page you'll find some resources associated with the financial elements of running a business.

Business Management Software

Here you'll find software that helps you to run the financial and inventory side of your business.

Beading Software

This software helps you to keep track of your inventory, calculate the cost of making your jewelry and create invoices, labels and catalogs. Works on Windows or Mac.

Taking Credit Cards

Many people today expect craft people to accept credit and debit cards. If you are exhibiting at craft fairs or shows, the ability to accept cards could mean the difference between making a sale or not. Here are some companies who offer mobile or wireless business card systems.

1st National Processing - USA

Credit card processing for all sizes of organization. Credit card machines and processing.

Charge.com - USA

Real-Time credit card processing with a Virtual Terminal, computer ecommerce software for either PC or Macintosh, or an electronic keypad terminal. No application fee. Accept checks from your customers over the phone, by fax or through the Internet via email or the World Wide Web - all set up for free. Easy on-line application process.

Costco - USA

Merchant credit card processing. Very clear pricing and fee structure so you can easily work out what it is going to cost. Sign up online.

First American Bank - USA

Merchant services including processing online credit card transactions.

First National Processing - USA

Wireless and portable credit card machines. This company offers a range of machines which are currently free. You can apply online.

Merchant Associates - USA

Mobile and wireless solutions for Crafters and Mobile Merchants. Units work with or without electricity and with or without a phone line. You pay a low swipe rate.Touch tone phone programs which allow you to process without a machine. Great program for low volume or seasonal merchants.

Merchant Services Group - USA

Accepting credit cards has become a necessity for retail businesses. Let Merchant Services Group help you get started today.

ProPay - USA

With ProPay, merchants can set up an account online and begin accepting credit cards without buying special equipment and making long-term commitments or investments. Once their accounts are set up, they can process transactions using ProPay’s online interface (virtual terminal), an API, a touch-tone telephone or an email invoice. You pay an annual fee based on the value of transactions you expect and the specific facilities you want to use. There is also a per transaction fee. Very cheap to set up for start ups. Highly recommended by metal clay artists.

Sam's Club - USA

Merchant services provided by First Data. They provide credit card processing terminals. Apply online.