tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411231637771693377.post6131867986363069569..comments2024-03-26T22:57:41.830-04:00Comments on Writers On The Move: Square credit card readerKaren Cioffihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15492421057039326702noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411231637771693377.post-53916978374485629022012-03-25T04:47:09.674-04:002012-03-25T04:47:09.674-04:00Mobile payments are indeed a convenient option off...Mobile payments are indeed a convenient option offering freedom and mobility for small businesses - and even big businesses. For those in the UK and other European countries (I read a couple of inquiries here) you can check mPowa which is launching very, very soon. You can take credit cards and debit cards with your iPhone, iPad, or Android device. Fast, simple, no contracts, no monthly fee, no wrystarrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09388043922046226892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411231637771693377.post-61068431671758584792012-02-14T11:53:15.430-05:002012-02-14T11:53:15.430-05:00Karen, if your smartphone has the ability to downl...Karen, if your smartphone has the ability to download apps from the android market then you have the ability to take credit cards using the Square. There is a page on the website that shows what devices are compatible - so you may want to check it out before deciding your smartphone isn't. It doesn't hurt to set up an account and get the app on your phone and try it out. <br /><br />I&elysabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07052446855668120700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411231637771693377.post-35363324664081197022012-02-14T11:12:54.477-05:002012-02-14T11:12:54.477-05:00Ah, just read Carolyn's comment - I have a sim...Ah, just read Carolyn's comment - I have a simple smart phone. But, isn't there another service where they send you a small unit that is a cc machine?Karen Cioffihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15492421057039326702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411231637771693377.post-16809977127089376612012-02-14T11:06:24.263-05:002012-02-14T11:06:24.263-05:00Eysabeth, what great information. This is an impor...Eysabeth, what great information. This is an important courtesy for those selling something. I recently had a client ask if I accepted credit cards. Silly me, I haven't gotten this great tool yet, but we were able to work out payments through Paypal.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing.<br /><br /><a href="http://karencioffiwritingandmarketing.com" rel="nofollow">Karen Cioffi Writing and MarketingKaren Cioffihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15492421057039326702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411231637771693377.post-86750343984794951212012-02-13T09:49:42.734-05:002012-02-13T09:49:42.734-05:00Great article and great advice. This is a wonderfu...Great article and great advice. This is a wonderful aid with selling your book yourself. Thanks for bringing this to our attention!<br /><br />FayeFaye Tollisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10113348457975392252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411231637771693377.post-46504910249723536462012-02-13T07:45:37.081-05:002012-02-13T07:45:37.081-05:00Elysabeth,
I'd love for you to come back and s...Elysabeth,<br />I'd love for you to come back and share with us how using the Square goes for you at your event.Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07512966254621483091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411231637771693377.post-82118444437519034312012-02-12T23:10:29.048-05:002012-02-12T23:10:29.048-05:00Sadly not available in Canada either. Sometimes we...Sadly not available in Canada either. Sometimes we piggyback on such things. Not this time though.widdershinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04205462833259334647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411231637771693377.post-7043424374343917262012-02-12T20:00:30.440-05:002012-02-12T20:00:30.440-05:00Mari, thing is you can get your account set up and...Mari, thing is you can get your account set up and then in the future when you really need it, it's already done. I'm keeping my Square in my cash box so I know exactly where it is at every event.<br /><br />Heidi, the thing about those other portable card reader systems is that they charge you a monthly fee whether or not you use the device. The square only charges per swipe - and a elysabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07052446855668120700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411231637771693377.post-81112286066657501682012-02-12T18:14:09.993-05:002012-02-12T18:14:09.993-05:00Very interesting. I've always considering sett...Very interesting. I've always considering setting up for credit cards to be way too expensive for what little I would use it. But this might be the ticket!Heidiwriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02593338979995203659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411231637771693377.post-61411956834059761932012-02-12T18:00:09.296-05:002012-02-12T18:00:09.296-05:00Great idea! Something to file way for any future i...Great idea! Something to file way for any future in-person events.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16147593138737484614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411231637771693377.post-69066600179230762232012-02-12T16:51:53.183-05:002012-02-12T16:51:53.183-05:00Yes, but any android operating phone that is compa...Yes, but any android operating phone that is compatible and able to download apps will work. My daughter has a Pantech Crossover and it is android based so it is compatible and we could download the app without any problem. There are some devices out there that aren't compatible, even tablets that are android based, that won't download the app - that is the biggest thing is being able elysabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07052446855668120700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411231637771693377.post-49585286684890906602012-02-12T16:41:18.813-05:002012-02-12T16:41:18.813-05:00Isn't this the one that you need an iPhone to ...Isn't this the one that you need an iPhone to use? Or Android. I told people about it a few months ago in my Sharing with Writers newsletter, but I still don't have the fancy phone! Let me know if I'm way off on this, Elysabeth! (-:<br /><br />Best,<br />CarolynCarolyn Howard-Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15041591136206289558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411231637771693377.post-54831244592734564682012-02-12T16:28:13.904-05:002012-02-12T16:28:13.904-05:00Sorry it's not available outside the US - All ...Sorry it's not available outside the US - All the more reason for yall to move here - lol - but maybe there is something similar where ya'll. Have you contacted the company to see what is available in the UK or Australia? - if you google wireless credit card readers will it bring up something for you to check out? I have seen it in action and it is pretty cool. My first posting will beelysabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07052446855668120700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411231637771693377.post-68908856401467916662012-02-12T15:53:06.878-05:002012-02-12T15:53:06.878-05:00Sadly not yet in the UK but shall certainly be fol...Sadly not yet in the UK but shall certainly be following your reports, Elysabeth, and looking out for it. Sounds great and a good excuse to upgrade my phone :-)Anne Duguid Knolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10332742931248440319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411231637771693377.post-44409378138049989302012-02-12T15:52:03.173-05:002012-02-12T15:52:03.173-05:00What a brilliant idea Elysabeth. I think it's ...What a brilliant idea Elysabeth. I think it's US only (alas), but hoping that soon there will be something similar here. Being able to take cards at signings could easily equate to more book sales/bundling, etc.Magdalena Ballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00182314078304734996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411231637771693377.post-65901737364530790182012-02-12T15:26:13.537-05:002012-02-12T15:26:13.537-05:00Terri, once your account is set up and you have a ...Terri, once your account is set up and you have a device to use the scanner, you can go ahead and download the app on said device and manully key in credit card numbers - a bit more charge but still ability to take the credit cards at the event. It didn't take but a day or two to set up the account information - they deposit a small amount in your checking account and then once you verify itelysabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07052446855668120700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411231637771693377.post-37881674788732197852012-02-12T15:09:33.026-05:002012-02-12T15:09:33.026-05:00What a great idea. I applied and hope it comes bef...What a great idea. I applied and hope it comes before next weekend when I am doing a woman's conference and will be selling my books. Thanks for the recommendation and report.T. Forehandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03961022948394386206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411231637771693377.post-30876845233415484492012-02-12T14:46:18.908-05:002012-02-12T14:46:18.908-05:00Mary Jo,
There are some portable, wireless machi...Mary Jo, <br /><br />There are some portable, wireless machines you can get but they are costly since you have to purchase them. I've looked into several but this seemed the most beneficial for me. I'm hoping when my taxes come back to either invest in an ipod touch or some other device to not be relying on my daughter's phone at all my upcoming events because she doesn't want elysabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07052446855668120700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411231637771693377.post-79635354125105150862012-02-12T13:26:49.138-05:002012-02-12T13:26:49.138-05:00Great tip. I will definitely check it out. I tak...Great tip. I will definitely check it out. I take credit cards through the computer and paypal, but at events it seems more cumbersome than this.Mary Jo Guglielmohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14044407102808262871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411231637771693377.post-91986067655923729792012-02-12T11:19:40.253-05:002012-02-12T11:19:40.253-05:00It's the coolest device, and really doesn'...It's the coolest device, and really doesn't take up much room. Fits on the headphone jack on those devices and I tested it out and it works. The other thing you need is wifi - and need to be an area where wifi is accessible in order to scan the cards but other than that - now the ability to take credit cards for sales transactions. Thanks for stopping by ladies. See you all in the elysabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07052446855668120700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411231637771693377.post-33117741339944454222012-02-12T08:28:01.974-05:002012-02-12T08:28:01.974-05:00Very cool! Thanks for the info!Very cool! Thanks for the info!Jennifer Hoffinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07616744694563644199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411231637771693377.post-58195695107005715112012-02-12T08:21:46.197-05:002012-02-12T08:21:46.197-05:00Wow, thanks for the information. I always get aske...Wow, thanks for the information. I always get asked about credit cards and always have to say 'No"Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07512966254621483091noreply@blogger.com