merchant services MORE INFOMORE INFO BLOG - September 23, 2024 Is tap-to-pay more secure? Tap… and go! The ability to tap-to-pay has been around since 1995, where it was first introduced as a way to pay for public transportation. Over the years, many other adaptations have been born and in recent years, consumers have had the ability to keep their bank cards right at their fingertips. Contactless payment has become the most prevalent method across all consumer industries in recent years- largely due to its convenience factor. Whether it…
uniforms & linens MORE INFO BLOG - September 9, 2024 Addressing Size Inclusivity in Uniforms and Linens Operating your business in a way that supports size inclusivity can be a crucial factor in achieving a positive team culture, attracting prospective employees, and in displaying one of your core values to customers and community members. Not to mention the plus-size industry is set to become a billion-dollar industry in the coming years. Seemingly small details like towels or staff uniforms can be small but effective ways to implement inclusive options into your business. …
compressed gases MORE INFO BLOG - August 26, 2024 How and why do fleets use nitrogen for cooling trucks? For fleets across several industries, nitrogen is a critical resource used in their daily operations. Cylinders of nitrogen are used for temperature control in trucks, ensuring safe transport of sensitive products, such as food, beverage, pharmaceuticals, and more. How does this process work and why do fleets use nitrogen compared to alternatives? In this article, we take a look. Fleets use cryogenic cooling. The process through which nitrogen is used to cool trucks is called…
sps MORE INFO BLOG - August 12, 2024 Current challenges faced by small package shipping providers. Businesses relying on shipping vendors may be faced with inconsistent or creeping rates, slow turnaround times, and dissatisfaction from customers regarding deliveries. These challenges can have implications for your business’ revenue and reputation. With approximately 58 million parcels shipping to homes every day in the United States alone, your business is just one part of a larger ecosystem when it comes to shipping and fulfillment. Your shipping provider, likely one of the big players in…
waste MORE INFO BLOG - July 28, 2024 Can municipalities reduce waste costs with transparent garbage bags? A significant part of municipalities’ budgets goes towards local waste disposal. Some municipalities have found a way to alleviate this expense; clear garbage bags. Municipal enforcement of clear garbage bags, while controversial, have proven to be very effective in reducing waste sent to landfills, and therefore the cost to the municipality. One Ontario municipality found a reduction of 38% to its municipal solid waste curbside collection in the first year after the program’s launch. This…
telecom MORE INFO BLOG - July 15, 2024 Will 5G connected laptops become standard? Cellular connective laptops are nothing new, but they’re not commonplace for work or personal use. In fact, they typically see sales of under a million units per year, compared to 188 million laptops sold, generally, in 2023. However, some carriers are gearing up to promote them. Some estimates forecast sales of as many as 30 million units in next year. So, why is this trend amping up, and should you hop onto it? In this…
facility supplies MORE INFOMORE INFO BLOG - July 2, 2024 Are your business’ cleaning products putting employees’ health at risk? Employee health and safety is a priority in so many aspects of your business; from labor policies, to illness prevention, to safety equipment, and more. One area you may be overlooking, however, are the cleaning products used at your facility. Of course, you’re thinking about regular cleaning and hygiene, but are you thinking about which chemicals are being used in that process? In this article, we look at some of the concerns with commercial cleaning…