MG is Mind-boggling!

Via text from Mike:

Barb and I r heading to SFO in couple hours for our trip to Nicosia, Cyprus. Will return on 28th. We will not have cell or text service but email will work.

Here in Bay Area, Talking bout 3" rain, 60 to 80 mph winds, massive power shortages, floods and 3' snow in Sierras--      All beginning tonite.   

Had great mtg last nite with Marlyn Ano and some of her Team. She took us to eat at a delish Filippino restaurant, 'TasteBuds' on San Carlos just east  of El Camino.

Food was superb and Marlyn talked to owners bout their processing fees. They AVERAGE $7,000 MINIMUM DAILY credit card billing. Unbelievable when u see this building--  very small, unassuming place.  Folks, give every your brochure and card:  we are continually amazed at the volume of billing that passes through the least impressive places!  Plus, They are so excited to have Marlyn save them money.

Wish each of U Merry Xmas and Happy Holidays.

Mike

Michael R. Lammons
Pacific Coast Manager
Merchant Guard

559 824 3254 Cell & Text
Mikelammons@gmail.com
Barb's blog:
Merchantguard.blogspot.com

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MG is mind-boggling!

 
We have, let's see, less than 100 MG Agents WORLDWIDE, representing 2 top processors that process BILLIONS annually, on the precipice of global processing and did I mention.....
WE HAVE LESS THAN 100 AGENTS WORLDWIDE???

Guys, yes contact those merchants, but be aware that our mission needs HUNDREDS more active Agents so share your biz with others, too!

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Reminder:  Some great features of the PayAnywhere product:

1. Next day funding
2. No contract
3. Free wireless terminal and 2 swipers
4. AmEx same as V/MC, etc.
5. Full software for running business
6. No need to get statement from merchant
7. Simple online signup

 Reminder:  why EPI product is best for many merchants:

1. Next day funding
2. No contract
3. $500 best rate guarantee
4. BEST RATES,  NO HIDDEN 'GOTCHAS' WHATSOEVER!
5. Live, in US, tech support EVERY DAY EVERY HOUR!
6. Amex One Point rate
7. AND MUCH MORE

 Regarding #4 above, we saw a statement sent through last week and the analysis showed that the merchant had an excellent rate, very competitive.  Surprisingly so. Hmmmm, where's the rat?

John found it:  merchant had been also signed up for a 4 year least on his terminal (the one we give for FREE) for $40/month, 4 years.

I'll try to find the tv news expose here in Bay Area that Dave Margolati saw recently about this very thing:  unaware merchants being signed to unbreakable leases on equipment which is really a scam!

Let your merchants know that MG doesn't do things like this:  best service, best rates.  That's what we stand for!

An auspicious time

Housekeeping Note:

As you know, a new Agent has 90 days before merchant account requirements kick in to receive Levels 2-7 residuals, etc.  (We call this a 'grace period'.)

It is hard to believe but the very first grace period for our very first MG Agents -- through MG060 -- will be up Dec. 24, 2014!  The end of our very first quarter:  such a new company!

Avita says:  "The end of the year is a great time to get accounts (from experience) most accounts like to start fresh for the new year. The time is now get them set up and make sure their equipment is there by the end of the month so they can cancel their current processor by the first. "

This is an auspicious time to revisit some merchants and approach some new ones  so your  2015 and theirs gets off to a great start.

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Mike and I will be off to Nicosia, Cyprus, next week to be with family for Christmas.  Next Tuesday before flying out Wednesday will be with MG Agent Marlyn Ano and her team in SF for a Merchant Guard party.  Marlyn is in process of selling her store so she can focus on MG, family, hobbies and LIFE!  We are so happy for Marlyn.

If you have someone in the area who'd like to get with us, let Mike know.

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Can't wait to see this grandson for Christmas!

 

In case you missed -- DON'T MISS IT!

Business owners want to save money! What better way to start then now!

Get them switched over and processing before the holidays so they can save money!

$$$$   You don't want to miss out on getting all that holiday residual!    $$$$

DID YOU KNOW?

MERCHANT GUARD OFFERS 50 FREE GIFT CARDS TO ALL NEW MERCHANTS!

THERE IS NO MONTHLY, ANNUAL, OR PROCESSING FEES

TO PROCESS GIFT CARDS THROUGH

MERCHANT GUARD!

 

FREE TERMINAL AND FREE GIFT CARDS!

WE HAVE THE SIMPLE SOLUTION TO INTEGRATING WITH ONLINE SHOPPING CARTS! 

*IF YOU HAVE A RETAIL BUSINESS THAT WANTS TO SELL ONLINE BUT CURRENTLY ISN'T.  HAVE THEM FILL OUT AN AUTHORIZE.NET APPLICATION.*

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It’s almost that time of year and if you are NOT already, you will soon be preparing for the 2014 holiday shopping season. CMO recently published an article with several stats about the upcoming season and what businesses can expect. Here are the first 5 crazy stats of the 2014 holiday shopping season:

1. U.S. retail e-commerce will grow 16.6 percent this holiday season, up from last year’s 15.3 percent rise.

2. Eighty-four percent of shoppers use digital tools before and during their trips to a store, and those shoppers convert at a 40 percent higher rate than those who do not use such devices during their shopping journeys.

3. A whopping 101.7 million consumers in the U.S. will make purchases via their mobile devices this holiday season, a 37.3 percent growth from last year.

4. By November, mobile will account for more than 20 percent of site sales and more than 43 percent of site traffic, up from last year as well as earlier this year.

5. As much as 40 percent of annual sales are concentrated in the last two months of the year.

SLEEP BETTER AT NIGHT, BE A HERO. -- Avita