So I have founded another potentially awesome venture. I am thinking about doing things called Purse Parties, offline of course.
However if I decide I wanted to branch and offer my party attendants ways to purchase even if they decide not to throw a party why force them only to throw parties? Granted people can buy thousands of dollars worth of merchandise at a party but I don’t want people to be forced to do that if they just want that one bag?
I would need a merchant account I am doing a ton of research into whats the best. I would want to be able to take credit cards online and off without having to lug around an entire POS (point of sale) unit with me. Granted not everyone will want to write down their credit card number. So I am doing a lot of research in the best way. A part of me though I should have purchased a laptop since I can easily get that card that allows you to get wireless internet anywhere. However when I used to sell Mary Kay the customer would write down the credit card number and we would charge it via online.
However I never fully felt comfortable doing that I was always afraid of what if someone broke into my house they would be able to steal these identities. So what I am thinking is if I am forced to do this make out 2 receipts, one with the credit card number and one without and just shred the one with the number on it, but keep the 2nd one for records.
What do you think? What do you use?
I have a merchant account, and I LOVE to use my terminal! When I pull it out, people are always impressed. It really separates you from the crowd, and you can play with the big boys!
As far as the records, one receipt prints out the CC number, and one doesn’t. I think they even have a terminal that only prints out the receipt for the customer, and they sign their name on the screen. I use SunTrust Merchant Services for my provider. if you need a contact person, let me know. :)
July 23, 2007 @ 2:13 pm