New Online Payment Options Online Payment Gateways Project Spotlight TeaAtHomeWithOlivia.com

I absolutely love the Ethix Systems team. Their customer service is outstanding! They really listened when it came to updating the look of our on-line store, making it more user friendly and solving problems behind the scenes of the website . . . We're so thankful and pleased. Their professionalism is a real gem, especially for us small business owners. Thanks again!

Miriam Olivia Thomas
President

Vision: Tea At Home With Olivia is a small business offering specialty teas and antiques. The owner, Olivia, wanted to expand her business through an online store that had been previously setup for her by another individual.

Problem: Olivia was unable to contact the individual who created the website to have the necessary changes made to the site, and was unable to find anyone able to help her with these modifications.

Solution: Ethix Systems was able to help Olivia complete the important changes to the site that she needed. Also, we were able to help further secure her website by migrating her data onto an application database and upgrading her shopping cart to the newest version. Most importantly, Ethix Systems was able to provide Olivia with a reliable contact point for any new issues or requests she may have in the future.
Online payments have become an essential part of our economy. In Christmas 2007, internet sales increased by 19% over Christmas 2006. According to Fiserv.com, an estimated 62.2 million Americans are paying their bills online. As our society has continued to use more online payments, new applications of these payment services have emerged. The following are some of the new online payment technologies that have come about in the last few years:

	•	Recurring payments: You can bill someone monthly based on a single transaction. This is very convenient for subscription-based services.
	•	Virtual terminal: Bill a customer who walks in the door with the same system as an online customer, keeping all of your data in a single place.
	•	Multiple currencies: Now accept payments from currencies all around the world with an automatically calculated exchange rate.
	•	Mobile checkout: Offer online payments to people using mobile devices, such as Blackberries and iPhones, with an interface designed for smaller screens.
	•	Mass payments: A site can be built to pay many different people all at once. Some applications of this include customer rebates and survey incentives.

If you are interested in any of these features, Ethix Systems would be happy to guide you to the appropriate service. We always offer a free consultation to help you get started.