ATM as ballot box?

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Until the most recent election -- and its aftermath -- most Americans voted using whatever method was provided and thought no more of it. They punched holes in…

Declaration of Independents

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

January 7, 2002

Here's how an Independent Sales Organization works - from the way most are organized to the way they make money.

Future forecast

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

January 7, 2002

Consolidation may be on the horizon for many ISOs, as competition heats up for a limited number valuable locations.

Ad-ding up new revenue

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

January 7, 2002

The potential for advertising revenue at the ATM is the subject of much debate, but most agree it's an idea whose time is coming.

Hooking a big one

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

January 7, 2002

Landing multi-location placements can be lucrative, and frustrating. Here's how ISOs go after the big sale.

Striking the Deal

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

January 7, 2002

While there are many elements in a merchant/ISO contract, the bottom line is that every agreement is different and every aspect is negotiable.

Picking up the pieces

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

April 2, 2001

Less than a year after company nearly collapsed when promised funding fell through, Robert Pratt has refocused Shopping Mall Online.