Why accept payments using phone?

It’s convenient and easy to use, great for anyone hosting an event or conference and want to accept credit card payments at the venue.

How much does it cost?

In most cases – there are no set-up or monthly service fees at all, so it costs you nothing to keep it handy in case you ever need someone to pay you by card.

Square charges

Swiping credit cards: 2.75%
Manually enter credit card details : 3.5% + 15Cents per transcation

Intuit Go Payment

Swiping credit cards: 2.7%
Manually enter credit card details : 3.7%

1. Square ( https://www.squareup.com )

Square is supported on most of the popular Apple iOS and Google Android devices.

You will receive a free card swiper within a day or two after registering on Squareup.com.

You can send a receipt to the customer by phone or email.

There is a per swipe transaction fee of 2.75% and then the funds get automatically deposited into your bank account.

With the tax feature turned on, tax is automatically added to your transactions.

2. Intuit GoPayment ( http://www.gopayment.com )

It’s a free app and free credit card reader for smart phones and tablets that provides an easy, inexpensive way for anyone to get paid with a credit card.

It comes from the personal and business finance experts at Intuit, the makers of TurboTax, Mint, and QuickBooks, so you know it’s both reliable and safe.

The money from your transaction is generally deposited into your bank within two to three days of the transaction.

GoPayment has basic inventory management, but so does the iPad version of the Square app.

1. Understand your objectives and set clear, well defined goals for the event.
2. Choose the right set of people you’ll work with on the event.
3. Prepare a checklist for everything that you are going to need.
4. Prepare your budget according to the checklist.
5. Plan everything in advance. Remain a step ahead of the preparation schedule.
6. Choose a venue that suits your event.
7. Make sure you know your target audience inside out.
8. Make an initial list of invitees from past contacts and events.
9. Finalize the list to include only those who will benefit from the event.
10. Setup online event registration forms and send personal invitations to the invitees.
11. Market your event in the right directions and amongst the right people.
12. Create a social media strategy for your event on Twitter and Facebook.
13. Run a quick survey to know more about your audience.
14. Get hosts for the event and name tags for the attendees.
15. Keep in touch with the venue coordinators constantly.
16. Make sure the audio video arrangements are in proper order.
17. Keep tabs on the quality of food that will be served.
18. Space out the different sections of the event and give time for breaks.
19. Make sure the event theme gets proper attention in the decorations.
20. Work on a feedback form that helps you understand your audience better.
21. Check final arrangements on the last day.
22. Make sure there are no last minute hiccups.
23. Present highlights of your next event at the end.
24. Give the audience something to remember you, when they leave.
25. Celebrate the event with your team. They deserve it!

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