Here’s a Quick and Easy Way to Sell Memberships, Merchandise and Event Registrations – Kristie Rhodes
Posted by Member Solutions on Tue, Jan 31, 2012 @ 07:00 AM
A credit card reader, also known as a magnetic strip reader, is a great tool to capture and secure last-minute event registrations, and facilitate fast, easy merchandise and membership sales. The hardware piece is small and portable, simple to install, and mounts easily to any computer monitor or desk. Here’s what a credit card reader can do for you and your business …
Capture last-minute event registrations
When you host events at your school, such as tournaments, camps, birthday parties, buddy days and clinics, it’s not uncommon to get last-minute, in-person sign-ups. Manual event registrations can cause lots of confusion and delay the start of your event.
Using a credit card reader is an excellent way to quickly process registrations and payments on the spot. This fast method alleviates you from having to manually enter the credit card digits, plus at the same time increases data accuracy and security.
Even better, a credit card reader can be hooked up with our online event registration system, Event Manager, in mere seconds. Simply plug the reader into your laptop or tablet and you’re set to scan any type of credit card.
Quickly sell pro-shop merchandise
A credit card reader can also be used in combination with our front-desk member management software, Member Management Solution. Through Member Management Solution’s Point of Sale (POS) module, you can easily obtain credit card information for on-site purchases. For instance, suppose you want to offer T-shirts or other souvenirs to event participants who did not buy them during their initial registration. Just log-in to our Point of Sale solution and use a credit card reader to facilitate a fast, easy and secure transaction. Here’s another perk …
Use a credit card reader in conjunction with your merchant account
Do you sell paid-in-full memberships, products, or process one-time payments at your business location?
If so, having a merchant account makes it extremely easy for members to make a down payment or pay their membership dues right on site. Member Solutions offers low-cost merchant accounts for your business. Even if you already have a merchant account, we can provide a free rate comparison to help you save money. Just call us at 888.277.4409 or e-mail info@membersolutions.com to get started, or to receive your complimentary rate evaluation. Keep in mind that the credit card reader will integrate with either option - with a Member Solutions-provided merchant account and your own merchant account.
All of Member Solutions’ hardware applications are sure to improve your member and sales processes, as well as maximize productivity. I urge you to visit our hardware solution page for a complete list of hardware options. Also be sure to visit our Client Rewards Store for exclusive client discounts on our hardware.
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Kristie Rhodes is Director of Operations for Member Solutions.
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