The Celero Commerce executive team created the Duffy Leadership Award in honor of the late great Michael P. Duffy, innovative fintech leader and early career mentor to many at Celero. This peer-driven award celebrates those who exemplify core Duffy values, such as performance, respect, and humility. We’re excited to announce the 2022 first quarter recipient of this award: Director of Infrastructure Imran Khan.

Imran Khan has been a thoughtful and diligent leader in the technology space for many years. Since starting at legacy brand TransNational Payments in 2010, and later joining Celero in 2020, Imran has been a shining example of leadership by example. There is no task that Imran asks of his team that he can't or won't do himself. Imran's work is often in the background—many of the jobs that he and the Infrastructure team do are, by design, hidden from view. Under Imran’s leadership, they do their job to make everyone else's job easier and remove friction wherever possible.

In Q1 2022, Imran and the Infrastructure team resolved 1149 help desk tickets, added additional layers of security to our TransNational applications, and integrated our new Everest team members into our Celero technology platforms.

“Imran leads by example, and his diligence, attention to detail, and kindness are evident on a daily basis,” said Charlie Berard, Chief Technology Officer. “It's a privilege to get to work with someone of Imran's caliber, and to see the impact that he has on his team, our Technology department, and Celero as a whole.”

Perhaps Imran's greatest contribution to Celero is the Infrastructure team that he has brought together. Despite being distributed across 4 different states, their camaraderie, proactivity, and willingness to help are all a testament to Imran's leadership.

“Imran is an exemplary leader whose team proves that Celero can become more than the sum of its parts through collaboration, communication, and supporting each other,” said CEO Kevin Jones. “Despite spanning four different states, Imran’s team has a clear sense of comradery and support for one another, thanks in large part to his leadership.”

The Michael P. Duffy Leadership Award is based entirely on peer nominations. It is awarded to those who go above and beyond for their teammates, performing at an elite level while exhibiting core company values like selflessness and teamwork.

Imran will follow in the tradition of past Duffy winners by attending the third annual Duffy Leadership Summit in 2023. This multi-day event is a celebration of top performers at Celero and an opportunity to discuss important issues. It brings together the top 10 percent of performers across all departments, plus all 2022 Duffy Award recipients. We wouldn’t be surprised to see a special guest speaker show up, or perhaps some signature Nashville entertainment.

Imran Khan will receive a commemorative Duffy Award plaque, following in the tradition of 2020 winners Nicole Becher, Abigail Lucier, Karo Torosyan, Spencer Ellis, Kristia Poppe, and Lea Telonis, and 2021 winners Kim Henley, Marcia Ortez, Jake Speltz, Ashley Faszczuk, and Robert Davis. The next Duffy Award winner will be announced this summer.

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Finding the right payment and business optimization solution for your law firm is an essential step in growing your organization and providing your clients with a seamless experience. Let us introduce you to two programs that will streamline your daily operations and improve your bottom line: Celero Connect and SwipeSimple. 

Celero Connect

With Celero Connect, running your law firm is simple and stress-free. All you need is an internet connection to process all forms of payments, including in-person, contactless, curbside, mobile, and online, with just the click of a button. You can also accept electronic check payments with ease. Celero Connect’s user-friendly interface is simple and comes jam-packed with helpful features, such as recurring billing capabilities, electronic invoicing, and enhanced data to guide effective decision-making. 

Celero Connect also offers a data vault that will enable you to store your client’s sensitive information. With a built-in QuickBooks feature, integration with your accounting system is a breeze. Celero Connect empowers you to unify your income streams by processing all forms of payment on one platform.

SwipeSimple

SwipeSimple is another cutting-edge platform that enables you to accept all payments, ranging from chip and strip to mobile and EMV. It also prints receipts and invoices, allowing you to speed up the billing process and spend more time with your clients. You can accept payments from your payment terminal, any IOS or Android device, or a web browser. 

As an added bonus, future transactions are faster, as client payment information is stored so that customized invoices can automatically generate during the next billing cycle. Automated payment reminders via email and/or text are easy to track in real-time. You can also generate in-depth reports that will help you better understand your clients and their needs. 

A Duty to Your Clients

As a legal professional, each move you make has the potential to impact your clients. To ensure that you’re providing them with optimal support, it’s essential to find the right payments technology to help you improve your ability to serve clientele. Celero Connect and SwipeSimple are designed to meet the unique needs of a law firm and to help you reach your business goals. Celero takes the stress of billing away from your business so that you can focus on what’s really important: defending your clients and helping them to achieve the best outcomes possible. 

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Learn more about our business solutions optimized for law firms by contacting us today. One of our friendly representatives will be happy to provide you with additional information. We’re here to help you better understand and serve your valued clients.

Your construction company needs a payment and business optimization technology that will help to improve your bottom line, streamline your operations, and grow your customer base. As the premier payments provider for small and mid-sized businesses, we offer great solutions that make billing and accepting payments a breeze. We’ll help to grow your business sustainably and accomplish more than you thought possible. 

Celero Connect 

Running an on-the-go business like a construction company requires a reliable payments platform that’s ready to go wherever you do. Celero Connect, our all-in-one payments gateway designed for businesses like yours, makes it easy to accept all forms of payment, whether in-person, contactless, curbside, mobile, online, or electronic check. It unifies all streams of income, shows your upcoming expenses and payment history in one place, and builds winning strategies for growing your business. 

Built-in QuickBooks integration and a streamlined customer information vault make it simple to transfer and store important data. You can also track your open projects, generate helpful reports, and keep tabs on your finances with ease. To ensure you have all the guidance needed to keep your business moving forward, we offer expert customer and technical support. With Celero Connect, the power is in your hands to run your business, accept payments, and watch your brand loyalty flourish.

SwipeSimple

Searching for a simple but powerful payment and business management system? Meet SwipeSimple. This program enables you to accept all forms of payments, including chip, stripe, mobile, and EMV. The best part is that you won’t even need to purchase a new payment device. You can accept payments from your favorite web browser, or any iOS or Android device. It also prints receipts and invoices effortlessly. Future project transactions are also faster because a client’s project information is collected and stored. 

To make your billing even more streamlined, SwipeSimple offers automated payment reminder options via email and/or text message. On the easy-to-use dashboard, you can generate in-depth reports, analyze the performance of your business, and export transaction reports that are compatible with Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks. You’ll love the user-friendly interface and wide variety of tools available to help you accomplish your business goals. 

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In your line of work, time is money. Stay on top of your accounting, payments, and business management, so you can focus on doing what you love: working with your customers to build something great. 

If you’re ready to learn more about Celero solutions tailored to construction companies, contact us today and one of our friendly representatives will be happy to provide you with additional information. We’re here to help you grow with high-tech, high-touch solutions.

Since the middle of 2021, there’s been a continuing shortage of semiconductor chips, which are a key component of mobile phones, computers, televisions, and last but not least, point-of-sale (POS) terminals. This shortage has caused a disruption in the payments processing industry and many merchants are having a tough time getting their hands on traditional POS devices. 

Like other fintech companies, we’ve experienced a shortage of terminals that require semiconductor chips for operation, including the Dejavoo Z9 WiFi terminal which is available in wireless; the Clover Station Duo LTE which is available with WiFi; and the ever-popular Clover Mini. We’re also dealing with the restricted availability of the PAX A line. 

A New World of Payments 

While this worldwide shortage may be inconvenient, it’s opening up the door for the widespread adoption of tap-to-mobile technology. Tap-to-mobile transactions are made possible by a short-range wireless communication network that transmits data from your debit or credit card to a merchant’s mobile phone. These payments are similar to tap-to-pay transactions, but instead of requiring a POS terminal, it just requires the merchant to download an app on their smartphone. 

The technology behind both tap-to-mobile and tap-to-pay payments has been around for decades, but it’s just now picking up steam due to the semiconductor chip shortage, as well as the hygiene concerns of the COVID-19 pandemic. Let’s discuss why this move toward widespread adoption is beneficial for both merchants and consumers. 

• Major Savings: Approximately 85 percent of Americans own a smartphone so, for most business owners, the cost to start accepting tap-to-mobile payments is $0. The cost of purchasing a payment terminal is often a barrier of entry for entrepreneurs just starting out, so this eliminates that barrier. 
• Preference for Contactless: A study from Visa found that 63 percent of consumers say they would switch to a new business that installed contactless payment options. Especially among the younger generations, there’s a clear preference for this type of payment. 
• Safer Method: Contactless payments utilize one-time codes to send encrypted financial information to merchants. In many cases, completing a tap-to-mobile or tap-to-pay transaction is more secure than a regular chip or stripe payment.
• Easy Setup: As opposed to using a traditional payment terminal, opting to utilize tap-to-mobile technology requires very little setup. All you need to do is download the appropriate app, input your details, and start accepting payments. 

Learn More

Are you interested in offering tap-to-mobile and tap-to-pay options to your customers? Contact us to learn more about these two payment methods that are changing the payments landscape for the better. 

If you’re curious whether or not offering a cash discount is the right move for your business, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s discuss what types of businesses benefit most from Celero Choice, our cash discount program designed for small and mid-sized businesses, as well as the perks for both businesses and customers. 

How Celero Choice Works 

With this incredible program, your customer will be given the option to either pay their balance using a credit or debit card, or pay in cash and receive a discount. Any non-cash purchases will have a small service charge added to the total cost. While cash discount programs are available across the world, our system features the proprietary step of informing consumers of their total cost including the cash discount, as well as their total cost with the non-cash surcharge added. This step helps consumers to see the incredible benefits of switching to cash as a payment method. Once you decide to implement this program, our team will handle the initial set-up, marketing signage, and employee training. 

Types of Businesses That Benefit the Most 

While any type of business, regardless of size, industry, or type, can benefit from Celero Choice, the ones that experience the most significant benefits are ones that have frequent small-ticket sales. This includes a variety of consumer-facing businesses, such as coffee shops, quick-service restaurants, gas stations, locksmiths, movie theaters, and bakeries. Since they’re frequently making sales of just a few dollars at a time, these types of businesses often experience high payment processing costs compared to their total revenue. Offering a cash discount can help to reduce their business expenses and improve their bottom line. 

Perks for Businesses 

By implementing Celero Choice, businesses can transfer a significant portion of their processing costs along to their customers. In fact, it can help your organization save up to 90 percent on your monthly processing costs. With the ever-increasing cost of processing digital payments, implementing a cash discount program can be an absolute life saver for business owners. In addition, Celero Choice doesn’t require you to register with major credit card brands and can be used with credit, debit, PIN, and swiped transactions. It can be pre-programmed with cash discount amounts, report daily deposits, and generate monthly statements showing the processing volumes by payment methods. 

Benefits for Consumers 

Celero Choice isn’t just good for business owners: customers love it, too! Consumers love finding new ways to save money and giving them a simple, easy opportunity to reduce the cost of their transaction is a great way to forge customer loyalty. Customers want incentives and businesses want to reduce their payment processing expenses, so it’s a win-win. A majority of customers are interested in saving money by switching their payment method to cash, especially when it comes to larger purchases, and they’ll appreciate this streamlined option of receiving a discount. Due to how easy it is to take advantage of this program, many businesses report seeing a boost in repeat purchases from customers and increased customer loyalty.

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Curious whether or not you should implement Celero Choice at your business? Reach out today and let’s talk! We’ll discuss your needs and if a cash discount program is right for you. 

Imagine a payroll platform with free setup, easy direct deposit, an assortment of online tools, and zero annual filing fees. It’s all possible with our full-service payroll program. 

Comprehensive Payroll Services

For as low as $30 per month, we’ll handle all of your payroll needs. Simply enter the hours your employees work, approve the payroll, and relax while we handle the rest. Your employees will be paid for any hours they’ve worked and then our team will handle your taxes. It’s affordable, dependable, and user-friendly. We also offer a free employee portal for accessing information regarding pay stubs, attendance, hours worked, 1099 data, worker’s compensation insurance, and much more.

Headache-Free Tax Filing 

Our automatic, secure tax filing feature means there are no end-of-year filing fees for W2s or W3s. Plus, we guarantee accuracy in your payroll processing and the related tax filings, so it there’s an error, we’ll handle it on our end. You won’t be fined by the IRS or any other tax authorities. So, when the tax season rolls around next year, you can breathe a sigh of relief and feel confident that your payroll information will be submitted correctly and if there are any discrepancies, our team will handle reaching a resolution with the proper authorities. 

Unlimited Everything 

If you thought it couldn’t get any better, you’re in for a surprise! For one monthly rate, you can run unlimited payrolls without any per payroll fees, set automatic rules for time-off accrual, and update your employees’ information with the click of a button. Depending on the unique needs of you and your employees, you can also choose between offering direct deposit, paper checks, or cash. This flexibility will ensure that both you and your team members are satisfied on all accounts. Considering how many payroll and human resources features we offer our clients, many people are surprised to learn how low our prices are!

Expert Support 

We pride ourselves on offering the best-in-class customer support our clients deserve. Each of our team members are highly trained and well-versed in helping business owners, like yourself, achieve their goals and grow their companies. If you have any questions regarding payroll processing or need technical support in operating our online portal, please feel free to reach out to us via phone, email, or live chat. One of our payroll specialists will walk you through each step of the process, and make sure that you’re feeling comfortable and confident. 

Get Started 

If you’re sick and tired of paying too much for payroll and not receiving enough support, it’s time to contact us. For a low monthly price that includes setup, direct deposit, and end-of-year filing fees, you’ll receive the top-notch, user-friendly payroll services you need to succeed. Spend less time handling payroll and more time growing your organization. 

Your company’s reputation, both online and offline, matters so it’s important to take steps to protect it. A fantastic tool that enables you to take the power of supercharged data to monitor your company’s image is BizShield. 

Your Eyes and Ears in the Marketplace 

BizShield is a business monitoring and alerts service built for the modern marketplace. In 2022, consumers are constantly posting their opinions about businesses on the internet, whether that’s Google Reviews, Facebook, TripAdvisor, or Yelp. A few bad reviews can be the downfall of a company, so it’s essential to stay up to date on what people are saying about your offerings. BizShield monitors your business ratings and reviews on major sites. It enables consumer-facing companies, such as hotels, restaurants, salons, and bars, to understand what people are saying and address any concerns in a timely manner. 

Tools to Run Your Business With Confidence 

Business owners have a lot going and don’t have all day to keep an eye on their online business listings. Fortunately, BizShield is here to assist! This program will monitor your online presence with regards to phone numbers, addresses, hours of operation, marketing promotions, contact forms, and more, to ensure that all of your information is accurate. If something is incorrect, BizShield will send you an alert so that you can go ahead and make the necessary changes. 

Outdated information is now a thing of the past and you can be confident that your customers are getting the right information at all times. This will help you seize every business opportunity and grow your customer base. The world is changing all the time and it can be overwhelming for many business owners, but with BizShield, you can feel confident that your online presence is an accurate representation of your company. 

In-Depth Analytics to Power Your Decisions 

This program offers proprietary and customer data that will help you better understand the unique needs of your customers, the client acquisition process, and ways to improve customer loyalty. Additionally, this program provides tools that help you to properly price your products and/or services. You’ll gain access to average pricing in hundreds of categories that are benchmarked based on a merchant’s zipcode. This will ensure that you’re keeping your prices aligned to local and national changes in your industry. 

BizShield protects businesses like yours by scanning, filtering, and synthesizing billions of data points into actionable alerts. These alerts, available via email and phone, can protect your business from declines caused by negative online reviews, incorrect business listings, changes in your market, and competitor threats. However, BizShield’s work doesn’t stop once an issue is detected: their team of experts will help you manage the problem and reach a favorable resolution. 

Get Peace of Mind Today 

For only $19.99 a month, you can receive the peace of mind that instant alerts about broken links, outdated information, negative reviews, website domain expirations, and unclaimed social media accounts can bring. If you’re interested in receiving comprehensive reputation protection, contact us today! One of our friendly representatives will be happy to tell you more about the benefits of this program, as well as the next steps for getting started. 

The growth of your financial institution is directly linked to the success of your merchant clients. As their banking representative, it’s your job to ensure that they have all the specialized tools and expert guidance needed to expand their profits, thus increasing your own in the process. 

Today, let’s discuss RazorSync, our award-winning software and mobile app for field service management, and how it will help your small and mid-sized business clients find success. With the upcoming launch of our v7 interface, we’re excited to be able to enhance the customer experience like never before.

Meet RazorSync v7

In addition to having the same incredible features business owners love from previous versions, RazorSync v7 will offer a number of new advancements. It includes a customizable panel that can be adjusted to suit each customer’s unique needs, a click and drag feature on the timeline, a toggle switch for either the classic interface or the new v7 interface, horizontal navigation, and a quick add panel. Our mission is, and always has been, to make life easier for business owners, and RazorSync is doing just that for customers in over 65 different industries.

When it comes to accepting payments and invoicing, RazorSync v7 will make the process even easier and more streamlined. Starting at only $45 per month, your clients will receive mobile payment options, multiple card support, an API, online billing and invoicing capabilities, and customizable invoices. With the simple click of a button, they’ll be able to accept a customer’s payment, send them an invoice via email, and store their information for future transactions. Depending on their needs, they can pick from our selection of plans built for solo pros, small teams, and enterprises. 

However, the benefits don’t stop there! RazorSync v7 also offers estimates and quotes, dispatch management, electronic signature acceptance, employee and resource scheduling, a time clock, and top-notch customer support. Whether your clients have questions about how to navigate the interface or they’re experiencing a technical disruption, our team of experts is available for around-the-clock support via email, phone, and live chat. We also offer training to help them get the most out of RazorSync. 

Why Offer RazorSync?

With RazorSync, your clients will be able to manage their businesses from anywhere in the world. Whether they’re operating from a smartphone, tablet, or computer, they’re free to go where their business needs them because of our off-line multi-device compatibility. Even if they don’t have an internet connection, they’ll still be able to use RazorSync, and as soon as their internet reconnects, all of their data will automatically sync. With cloud-based deployment, supporting Android and iOS mobile platforms, in addition to Windows, Linux, and Mac operating systems, RazorSync keeps getting better and better.

Thanks to our program’s advanced reporting, work order flow optimization, billing, and scheduling tools, they’ll have all the tools necessary to increase their efficiency, improve customer satisfaction, and grow their profits. The wide variety of features will help them reduce accounting errors, invoicing problems, and miscommunications between their customers and employees. As an added bonus, RazorSync is fully integrated with QuickBooks which will help to simplify their bookkeeping. In addition to these features being beneficial to your clients, they’re great for you because your commercial depositors will grow in size. 

Get RazorSync

If your financial institution doesn’t already offer RazorSync, it’s time to change that! As soon as you check out our program, you’ll understand why field service management businesses across the nation trust our advanced yet extremely user-friendly platform to get the job done. Click here to schedule a demo!

RazorSync, our award-winning software and mobile app for field service management, keeps getting better and better! For over 15 years, we’ve been growing and supporting field services for startups, small and mid-sized businesses, and national enterprises, and with the upcoming launch of our v7 interface, we’re excited to be able to enhance the customer experience like never before.

Meet RazorSync v7

In addition to having the same incredible features you love from previous versions, RazorSync v7 will offer a number of new advancements. It includes a customizable panel that can be adjusted to suit each customer’s unique needs, a click and drag feature on the timeline, a toggle switch for either the classic interface or the new v7 interface, horizontal navigation, and a quick add panel. Our mission is, and always has been, to make life easier for business owners like yourself, and RazorSync is doing just that for customers in over 65 different industries.

When it comes to accepting payments and invoicing, RazorSync v7 will make the process even easier and more streamlined. Starting at only $45 per month, you’ll receive mobile payment options, multiple card support, an API, online billing and invoicing capabilities, and customizable invoices. With the simple click of a button, you’ll be able to accept a customer’s payment, send them an invoice via email, and store their information for future transactions. Depending on your company’s needs, you can pick from our selection of plans built for solo pros, small teams, and enterprises. 

However, the benefits don’t stop there! RazorSync v7 also offers estimates and quotes, dispatch management, electronic signature acceptance, employee and resource scheduling, a time clock, and top-notch customer support. Whether you have questions about how to navigate the interface or you’re experiencing a technical disruption, our team of experts is available for around-the-clock support via email, phone, and live chat. We also offer training to help you get the most out of RazorSync. 

Why RazorSync?

With RazorSync, you’re able to manage your business from anywhere in the world. Whether you’re operating from a smartphone, tablet, or computer, you’re free to go where your business needs you because of our off-line multi-device compatibility. Even if you don’t have an internet connection, you’ll still be able to use RazorSync, and as soon as your internet reconnects, all of your data will automatically sync. With cloud-based deployment, supporting Android and iOS mobile platforms, in addition to Windows, Linux, and Mac operating systems, RazorSync keeps getting better and better.

Thanks to our program’s advanced reporting, work order flow optimization, billing, and scheduling tools, you’ll have all the tools necessary to increase your efficiency, improve customer satisfaction, and grow your profits. The wide variety of features will help you reduce accounting errors, invoicing problems, and miscommunications between your customers and employees. As an added bonus, RazorSync is fully integrated with QuickBooks which will help to simplify your bookkeeping process. You’ll save time, money, and effort, so that you can spend less time worrying about managing your organization, and more time doing what you love: building strong, long-lasting relationships with your valued customers. 

Get RazorSync

If you don’t already have RazorSync, it’s time to change that! As soon as you start using our program, you’ll understand why field service management businesses across the nation trust our advanced yet extremely user-friendly platform to get the job done. Click here to schedule a demo and to start working smarter, not harder!