B2B Vault: The Biz To Biz Podcast

1. How independent contractors 1099 will be classified: This could disrupt many businesses - the new classifications are already an issue in California under AB 5. The federal Government is making similar rules. https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/10/13/2022-21454/employee-or-independent-contractor-classification-under-the-fair-labor-standards-act 2. Expanding the SBA lender network: Th...

Today, we will be discussing the topic "Has The Tipping Culture Gone Too Far?" So we got the idea for this podcast after watching quite a few TikTok videos and reels on FB and IG. Quite a few people were stirring the pot about tipping, and we wanted to chop it up and talk about tipping culture. Tipping at restaurants is not what we are talking about - but all the other places asking for tips. We w...

In this episode of B2B Vault: The Payment Technology Podcast, we dive into the world of check fraud and its impact on businesses. Join us as we discuss the latest techniques used by scammers, the warning signs to look out for, and the best practices for avoiding check fraud. Whether you're a business owner or a payment professional, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to protect their...

In today's episode of FinTech Friday, Allen & Justin have the pleasure of talking shop with Chris Curtin, Co-Founder of CurPay. CurPay is an easy-to-use digital payment and portfolio management software platform. We'll discuss the future of cryptocurrency, NFTs, alternative payments, and much more. Tune in at @3PM EST today!  

1. Introduction Brief overview of the current state of the payments industry Explanation of why 2023 is shaping up to be a year of significant change in the payments landscape Preview of the 6 payments trends that will be discussed in the article 2. Increased adoption of real-time payments Explanation of what real-time payments is and how they differ from traditional payment methods Discussion of...

We asked ChatGPT to create a podcast outline for the show. AI is a great tool and we have been using it for a while now. With the release of ChatGPT we thought it would be cool to have the podcast topics and points from ChatGPT. We discuss a few other ways businesses can integrate AI into their business processes.

Alternative Payments have been talked about for a while and are starting to grow in popularity. How will businesses use these alternative payment methods, and what are the advantages and disadvantages? We will discuss on this edition of Fintech Friday - everything alternative payments. Is there a growing demand from consumers? What types of payments are there? How do they work? What are the challe...

In today's episode of 📻🎙️ FinTech Friday from B2B Vault: The Payment Technology Podcast; Allen & Justin discuss digitizing your bank, credit union or community bank. A big opportunity exists for Financial Institutions right now while many of the large banks are asleep at the wheel!!! The time is now for Financial Institutions to partner with FinTech Companies! Why partner with FinTech? What value...

Today we dive into the past and what we discussed and predicted in 2022 as payment, fintech, and business trends. There were plenty of winners, some that won that we don't like, and some losers on the list of things we wish would have happened but did not. One popular subject on the podcast is Cannabis, and I can say that it is disappointing that Congress has not acted and passed the SAFE Banking...

So 2022 is almost over, and we covered many subjects on the podcast over the year. This past month was busy with all sorts of crazy news stories, and we were active at the office with many different projects. Here are the topics we talked about in the last month: We thought "Cannabis" would rise and Congress would pass the Safe Banking Act - only to find out that they kicked the can down the road...

In today's episode of 📻🎙️ B2B Vault: The Payment Technology Podcast Allen & Justin talk about a few trends we are at the end of 2022, and 2023 looks like it's going to be an exciting year regarding new payment options for businesses.  We covered in this podcast: 🚀 What is going on with Digital Assets - and will there be regulation  🚀 Congress has some bills to regulate Digital Assets,...

In Today's Podcast, we are discussing our Community Giving Project for 2022. We sat down with our staff and discussed donating to a few local charities. We have been supporting charities in the South Florida area since our inception in 2001.   This year we wanted to involve the employees and go out and visit some local charities that we all decided upon, and we chose them because we feel that...

In today's episode of 📻🎙️ B2B Vault: The Payment Technology Podcast Allen & Justin dive in and discuss integrated payments and answer th ten most asked questions. Allen provides you with everything you want to know about integrated payments and why this is the hottest thing going on in the payments industry.  If you are an Independent Software Vendor or have any business software, this is a...

Holiday Tips and Scams not to fall for during the holiday season. We talk about how to avoid getting scammed during the holiday season. You must know about different scams, retail, phone, and e-commerce. The game is changing regarding buy now, pay later - banks are fighting back. A lot is going on with Crypto and regulation and new bills in Congress. A lot is going on with friendly fraud - this ti...

How To Keep Your Business Thriving During A Recession In today's episode of 📻🎙️ B2B Vault: The Payment Technology Podcast Allen & Justin discuss How To Keep Your Business Thriving During A Recession! 🚀 We discuss how you can do business no matter what is going on with the economy. The economic outlook has been up and down over the past couple of years.  🚀 We discuss our experience during t...

In today's episode of 📻🎙️ B2B Vault: The Payment Technology Podcast Allen & Justin dive into the world of 🍃💨 cannabis payment 💰💲💸💵🤑 solutions and the bumpy road ahead. 🚀 Visa and it's member banks have been sending out warning letters to 🏧 ATM Providers about Cashless ATMs. 🚀 So we are going to dive into what is going on. 🚀 Cannabis businesses - Dispensaries do not have a way to accept...

It's Showtime ... time for Fintech Friday with Allen Kopelman and Justin Owings. Today we talk about understanding how much you are paying for your merchant services. Following a simple formula - if you take a listen you will find out a simple way to figure out your true percentage. We talk about financial services and transparency and how the Federal Government, Congress and various agencies are...

In today's episode of B2B Vault: The Payment Technology Podcast Allen & Justin discuss the importance of Digitizing Your Business & Preparing For 2023. It's time to level up your technology for 2023. Here is a list of things you can do. Get more reviews on Google, Yelp, Facebook, Yelp other sites. Is it time to get a point-of-sale system or a smart terminal so you can service your customers better...

B2B Vault is a pretty nerdy podcast as we talk about financial subjects, payments, small businesses, technology, business, merchant services, and more.   How do you get paid at your business?   Many business owners have merchant accounts. So what the F is a merchant account?   A merchant account acts like a Bridge between your customer's credit card and bank account. Your customer/c...

Today we dive into the news and listener questions. Can you explain - what exactly a chargeback is? I am still swiping cards, and I get chargebacks and lose them all the time. We get chargebacks when customers leave over a 20% tip? How does cash discount work? What is the best way to set up a subscription for my business? We go over all of these questions and answer them. Thanks Allen Resources: L...

Entrepreneur Month: Wrap-Up time! We get some Thanksgiving stuff out of the way first and discuss be thankful,  the holiday, and our menus. Enjoy the cooking discussion.    Then we did an overview of all the subjects we have covered over the last 30 days:   🚀 Cash vs. Cashless – is cash still king? 🚀 How to support local businesses and charities 🚀 Financial Technology Trends...

It's the day after Thanksgiving - I hope everyone is having a great time with family. Here is a list of topics that we discussed today: 🚀 Zelle is in the hot seat with Congress. 🚀 Buy now, pay later in hot water with regulators and why. 🚀 Lots of news with Banks and Investment companies. 🚀 JP Morgan - Trademarks a Crypto Wallet 🚀 Are banks in trouble as Fintech companies are all starting to o...

What secrets did we reveal on today's podcast.... Listen in and find out! We go over what it takes to get a merchant account. And we went over how to make the right choice for your business when it comes to choosing a provider. And a lot more - but if you want more secrets, tips, and great info, follow the podcast. Happy Thanksgiving from - Allen, Justin, Rocky, and the rest of the Podcast team at...

Today we dive in and I talk about my experience at the Financial Brand Forum. Which took place at the Aria in Las Vegas. It was a very well-put-together show with motivational speakers and comedians And they covered a variety of topics which were centered around banking and money!    There was an exhibit hall, speakers, breakout sessions, demo rooms, and more! The main themes of the show...

Happy Friday everyone! Today we dive into Payment Trends, News and more. We talked about banking and the Financial Brand Forum. I was in Vegas for the conference this past week. It was very eye opening and learned a lot about banks, credit unions and more. 🚀 We talked about FTC Crackdowns 🚀 Biz Opps 🚀 Savings companies 🚀 Scams Or anyone claiming they can get your money back you lost on crypto....