ACH vs. Credit Card Payments

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No matter what type of products or services you offer, or how long you’ve been in business, every organization needs to accept payments! Although credit card payments and ACH payments allow you to manage recurring payments quickly and easily, there are a couple of essential distinctions that must be understood. Read further to learn about […]

What is Subscription Billing Software?

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Does your business collect recurring payments from your customers? If so, your business should utilize subscription billing software! Subscription-based billing has become a fundamental part of how businesses operate today. Learn about the benefits, types, and key requirements of subscription billing software! Subscription Billing Explained Subscription billing is a type of recurring billing in which […]

ACH Payments | How to Set Up ACH at your Business

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Do you collect recurring payments from customers or clients? Does your business accept large ticket purchases for products or services? If so, your business should be accepting ACH payments! In an ever-changing world of financial transactions, ACH transactions play pivotal roles in streamlining payments, enhancing security, and advancing business operations. Whether you are seeking to […]

Payment Methods | 6 Common Types of Payments

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What is a payment? A payment is the transfer of money in exchange for goods and services that have been previously agreed upon by all parties involved. There are many different types of payment methods. A payment can be accepted in the form of cash, check, ACH payments, credit card payments, debit card, check, or […]

Mobile Payments | Payment Made from Mobile Devices

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Mobile payments are a type of payment made on a mobile device such as a mobile phone or tablet to pay for goods and services via a mobile wallet, mobile browser, or credit card reader. With mobile transactions, you can say goodbye to being limited to cash transactions or traditional credit card payments at your […]

Academy Prep Center Client Spotlight

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In our latest client spotlight, Gulf Management Systems is featuring the Academy Prep of St. Petersburg! Learn more about the Academy Prep & how Gulf Management Systems’ 20-year partnership with Academy Prep provided over $180,000 in donations and made a remarkable impact! About Academy Prep Center Academy Prep Center of St. Petersburg is a private, […]

Types of Management Systems | Management Software for Business

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What is a Management System? A management system is a unique set of policies, processes, and procedures used by organizations to manage day-to-day operational tasks for a business. Management systems create efficient workflows, enhance performance, and improve daily processes. To further simplify these processes, management systems are often built into online platforms in the form […]

Subscription Billing | Collect Recurring Payments at your Business

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What is Subscription Billing? Subscription billing is a type of recurring payment option in which customers are charged a certain amount at regular intervals for a product or service. Most of the time, this form of recurring billing is used for subscription-based products or services. Customers are often billed at the beginning of each billing […]

The Best POS System for your Business | 5 POS Software Features

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Are you in search of the best POS system for your small business? Whether you own a retail shop, ecommerce business, or a quick service restaurant, you will need some type of POS system or software to run your business. Choosing a point-of-sale (POS) system is one of the most important payment-related business decisions. What […]

Local SEO | 7 Tips to Increase your Small Business SEO

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Are you looking for a way to drive new online traffic to your business’s website? Tired of being outranked in the google search results? Gulf Management Systems can help! In this article, we will give you some tips on how to improve your local search rankings and business SEO with just a few simple steps. […]