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The internet is the great equalizer when it comes to running a business. It has allowed even small operations to expand into new and more extensive markets that would have been unattainable in the past. But as companies embrace new technology like cloud computing, or establish e-commerce websites, they need to keep cybersecurity uppermost in their plans.

Payment processing is now possible almost anywhere. It has moved beyond traditional retail to the internet, into the field and beyond; thanks to technology like online, wireless and mobile payment processing.

But for many merchants, what goes on behind the scenes after a credit or debit card is accepted is a little hazy. That’s why we’ve pulled back the curtain to give you a behind-the-scenes look at payment processing.

Let’s face it, wholesale orders can be a pain in the bottom line for both companies and distributors. For companies, there’s processing costs attributed to transactions, and for distributors, placing wholesale orders often means a complicated process of ordering and juggling both a personal and a business account in order to keep expenses separate.

Painting the store. Fixing the van. Planning an open house event. There are some tasks that can be Do-it-Yourself (DIY) friendly for business owners--but getting your company Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) Compliant-ready isn’t one of them.