MORE ON MERCHANTS:
From new
Agent Russell Blake, NC:
1. Barbara and Mike. Good news. I got my first merchant today! Donna and
I are working together and taking turns at approaches. It was a walk
in and we just happened to be there at the right time! Avita was very
helpful! The merchant was very helpful and thanked me several times and
they did not even know what they were being charged. It turns out we
are saving them $400 a month. We are so excited! DWP is working to get
them the processor by Friday! --Russell in Billy's group in North Carolina!
2. We are amazed at the power of this business and potential! Even just a
little effort today turned into a $2 million dollar a year merchant ready
to sign up! It took 4 hours to get paperwork completed, but it was all
done on one walk in! Wow! Talk about amazing!
From
Agent Cora Mandapat, a Mission:
Cora called yesterday afternoon. She had dropped in to a dry cleaners to
meet the owner and give him the brochure. He practically collapsed on her when
she told him that she would like to inquire about his merchant card
processing because she can give him a free terminal and save him money. He told Cora that a few months back a woman called and told him she was a single mom trying to raise her
children at home and she works with a credit card processing company, then gave him a hard sales pitch. He
was a little bit dubious because he didn't know her but his English is not that great and she was very insistent so he went ahead and
signed the contract. The contract he signed said 1% with 7cents/transaction ad she assured him that was correct.
Actually, on $11,000 card-present transactions
they charge him over $1,300. So his rate is effectively $5/transaction. He consulted a lawyer who told him there
was nothing to be done -- the contract is for four years. He
contacted the lady to cancel and she told him he'll have to pay
$9,000 to cancel. He's heartsick, upset, and as he told Cora, this is killing
him.
Cora's mission was simply to hand out DWP brochures everyday as
she goes about her work day, but the mission is going a little bit deeper now. How can Cora get help for this Chinese merchant? Tune in tomorrow!
FROM AGENT ROBINSON MANGOANG:
"Bridging US-Philippines Trade and Commerce in a Changing World"
Monte Carlo Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
November 6-8, 2015
Are you a supplier, consumer, manufacturer, or representative for the following business interests?
We are seeking US companies for Philippine tie-ups for the following:
Robinson and Team will be there with a booth.
Look for trade events, fairs, shows in your area: they are a great place to hand out brochures to merchants. You don't even need a booth!
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