In Depth

Keep It Simple: Switching To Automated Expense Management
June 06, 2014

Businesses of all sizes want to save money and ensure that their day-to-day processes are streamlined. As the world becomes increasingly digital, the push for automated expense management systems becomes even stronger. So, what is the real benefit of automating expense management?

Why Some Small Merchants Prefer Cards to Cash
June 06, 2014

Ever heard of a small merchant wanting to flip cash paying customers to cards? Well, that’s what happens, Womply says, when small merchants implement the Womply Merchant Insights Platform. So what’s up with that? MPD CEO Karen Webster got the chance to talk with Cory...

Controversial
Omnichannel, Meet Omnidirectional
June 05, 2014

It’s no secret that brick-and-mortar merchants are being squeezed by deals offered online, necessitating the need to bolster their own online capabilities. But some online-only merchants, such as California’s Gypsy05, similarly are seeing advantages in the touchy-feely benefits having actual stores can provide. The latest...

Cool
To E-Invoice Or Not To E-Invoice: Europe’s New Question
June 05, 2014

Electronic invoicing continues to make news, especially on an international level. More countries are beginning to implement the digital option in an effort to eliminate paper and create a more streamlined business process. But what exactly are the benefits, and which countries are making the...

B2B Payments
82 Percent Of Payment Fraud in 2014 Stemmed From Checks
June 05, 2014

In an increasingly digital age, payments fraud is not a new issue. However, what the most common types of payment fraud are might come as a surprise to many consumers.

B2B Payments
Eco Building Nets $3.4M To Help Fund Home Depot Lumber Deal
June 05, 2014

After a successful initial pilot during which Eco Building Products provided treated lumber to 10 Home Depot stores, the retailer now plans to expand the deal to include 104 stores. To meet the demand, the vendor obtained $3.4 million in funding to support the increase...

Want to Get To Know An Affluent Person In APMEA? Ask Him To Play Golf
June 05, 2014

New research from MasterCard shows a high prevalence of golfers among the affluent in the APMEA region. While the notion of affluence varies somewhat, the achievement of that status has its own nuances. Though a likeness for golf is a common element, so, too, is...

B2B Payments
Healthcare Payments: Channeling Their Inner Online Banking
June 04, 2014

The Affordable Care Act might have made healthcare easier on some levels, but it has made patient billing more complicated than ever. One provider has found a way to “trick the system” and actually enable online billing and payment just like consumers are accustomed to...

B2B Payments
Price Should Be Least Important For Fleet Procurement
June 04, 2014

When fleet managers are evaluating suppliers, price is the last question that should be asked is price. With numbers factors to consider, price deceivingly appears to be the most important where as value is key.