Mobile businesses have been booming for several years now, and it seems like every few months another industry finds a way to carve out a niche for themselves. Between pop-up events, vendor booths at local festivals, food trucks, delivery, and house calls for various contracted services, it’s no wonder that the demand for mobile payment processing has seen such a surge. Being able to take payment on-site means foregoing the delays involved with invoicing, and next generation payment systems are so inexpensive and convenient that almost any business can justify the expense. So, what are the best choices out there today?
Clover Flex POS
Clover’s handheld Flex unit has been at the top of everyone’s recommended payment hardware since it came out because it uses the Clover family of apps to synch with your existing account if you have one. If you don’t, your account allows you to access many of the apps from a web portal, so you can update inventory, pull sales reports, and even set employee schedules. Combine that software versatility with a sleek portable device that uses both mobile data and Wi-Fi and you’ve got the Flex, which can go anywhere you go, processing mobile payments wherever you can get onto a wireless network. If you’ve also got a brick and mortar location, it’s easy to pull sales from both a Flex and a full size Clover Station POS system to get a full look at your day’s activity.
Clover Go
Sometimes you don’t need an extra device, which is why the Clover Go is so clever. Small businesses that would normally turn to retail accounts for receiving mobile payment can instead get a Clover that plugs into an existing smartphone and uses its mobile data to process card payments. It’s the convenience of app-based processing and the cost efficiency you get from your regular processor. This is ideal when you need your mobile payment device to synch with your existing auto repair billing software when you start offering roadside services because it lets you access the apps you already use to send receipts and estimates electronically if you want, but it also provides you access to the tools that come with a Clover, without having to manage an extra device.
Clover Mobile
Last but not least, a relatively new addition to the Clover family that’s turning heads is the Clover Mobile. This add-on works with your existing Clover Mini build or any other Clover device to provide access to mobile data, so you can upgrade to a mobile payment system while still using the unit you’re already familiar with. That makes it perfect for franchise payment processing in a new location or at an event, because you can send your already-configured system with secure access to mobile data, standardizing the checkout experience for your employees regardless of the location they’re working on a given day.
If you’re looking for great mobile payment processing that won’t break your budget, consider signing a new processing agreement with a credit card processor offering free access to one of the Clover units that will allow you to engage with mobile sales. You’ll often find discounts, and occasionally even an offer that lets you use the unit for free while you maintain service.
