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Trending Tournaments

Oct 30, 2023

Trending Tournaments

Hey Travelsporters!

In this newsletter, we wanted to highlight tournaments on Travelsports that have received the most page views in each sport. Whether recently launched or they have been a mainstay for many years, these sport tournaments have received the highest page views to-date in 2023 on Travelsports!

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Buying Sports Equipment

Oct 13, 2023

Buying Sports Equipment

Hey Travelsporters!

In this newsletter, we wanted to highlight the options that you have when buying sports equipment. Whether your player plays in a high cost equipment sport like hockey, lacrosse & football or relatively low cost equipment sport like swimming, basketball or soccer, finding the right equipment while not spending a lot of money can be a challenge.

On a different note, we are super excited about Halloween! Since it is getting closer, we wanted to see if you could send us a picture of your favorite sport-themed Halloween decorations that you might have. We’ll plan on including a few of them in our next newsletter. Send us an email: info@travlsports.com with your image, name and city-state/province so we can publish them!

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Travelsports Business Newsletter - Payment Processing Do's & Don'ts

Oct 11, 2023

Welcome to our Travelsports Business Newsletter!

In this month’s newsletter we’ve included information on payment processors and the Do’s and Don’ts for small businesses who utilize them. We’ve also started to enhance access to data from your business pages so that you can analyze how your business is performing on Travelsports. We plan on investing more into businesses analytics in the future. Stay tuned!

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The Do's & Don'ts When Choosing a Payment Processor

For those that have the choice on who to use for their payment processing needs, we hope you find this article useful! Selecting a payment processor is an important decision for small businesses. There are several factors to consider when making this choice:

1. Costs and Fees: Understand the fee structure of the payment processor. This includes transaction fees, monthly fees, and any other associated costs. Compare these costs with your expected transaction volume to determine which processor offers the best value for your business.

2. Accepted Payment Methods: Ensure that the processor accepts a wide range of payment methods, including credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and online payment options. The more methods you can accept, the more potential customers you can serve.

3. Security: Security is paramount. Ensure that the payment processor complies with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) requirements. This helps protect both your business and your customers from fraud and data breaches.

4. Ease of Integration: Check how easy it is to integrate the payment processor into your existing systems, whether it's your e-commerce website, point-of-sale system, or mobile app. Some processors offer simple APIs and plugins for popular e-commerce platforms.

5. Payout Time: Consider how quickly the payment processor can transfer funds to your bank account. Faster payouts can be crucial for managing your business's cash flow effectively.

6. Customer Support: Reliable customer support is essential. You want to be able to reach out to your payment processor in case of any issues or questions. Read reviews and ask for recommendations to gauge the quality of customer support.

7. Scalability: Think about the long-term needs of your business. A payment processor that can grow with your business and handle increased transaction volumes is ideal.

Other Things to Consider:
8. Reputation
9. Global Reach
10. Compliance
11. Customization
12. Reporting and Analytics
13. Backup Options
14. Contract Terms
15. Reviews and References

It's crucial to thoroughly research and compare different payment processors to find the one that best suits your specific business needs. This decision can significantly impact your business's efficiency, customer satisfaction, and profitability. Here is a link to an article talking about the 7 best payment processors.

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Did You Know?

We are in the process of enhancing the type of data that businesses can look at on Travelsports. We recently built functionality which allows you to download your stats in a CSV file format, which is helpful when looking at trends and traffic data. We are also working on showing your data in a more visual format. Stay tuned for more!

Hotels

Every month we will highlight a hotel that has joined Travelsports. Tournament & Clinic operators, be sure to check out our hotel section on Travelsports to view hotels that are interested in working with you.

Clarion Pointe Wake Forest

Our Clarion Pointe® Wake Forest - Raleigh North hotel offers elevated essentials in just the right place for a sharper, more connected stay. Located off Route 1, the hotel puts you near popular sites like The Factory shopping mall, Falls Lake and the Falls Lake State Recreation Area.