by Merch Act | Nov 15, 2018 | High Risk
Operating as a high-volume merchant has pros and cons. Naturally, more sales lead to increased profits, but getting bigger also means that the risk of fraudulent transactions and chargebacks will go up. This means that there are plenty of banks and other traditional...
by Merch Act | Nov 8, 2018 | High Risk
The vaping industry has been growing at a furious rate, encouraging business owners to invest in the e-commerce space. The World Health Organization estimates that the number of smokers around the world has declined from 1.4 billion in 2000 to 1.1 billion today, yet...
by Ashley P | Oct 25, 2018 | High Risk
The Supreme Court’s decision on Murphy v. National Collegiate Athletic Association in May of 2018 changed the sports betting landscape forever. The Supreme Court ruled that the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 was unconstitutional, clearing the...
by Ashley P | Oct 18, 2018 | High Risk
While online dating continues to attract controversial debate, numbers don’t lie. According to a survey of over 14,000 individuals, 19% of brides report meeting their partners online. It’s a substantial number considering it outranks more traditional modes of meeting:...
by Ashley P | Oct 4, 2018 | High Risk
Nearly one in seven American adults has used an online dating website or mobile dating app. Usage has doubled for 55-64 year-olds, and tripled among 18-24 year-olds since 2013, according to Pew Research Center. The UK is not far behind, with seven million dating...
by Ashley P | Sep 27, 2018 | High Risk
High ticket ecommerce — or businesses that sell valuable items such as electronics, jewelry, luxury goods or services, or collectibles (to name a few) — look great on paper. The profit margins can be stunning compared to low ticket items, even if you make many...