Posts by Dan Choi
Sending a Check Just Got a Whole Lot Faster
Today, Plastiq is launching expedited check delivery, the newest addition to our Accelerated Payments Suite. This has been one of the most widely asked-for features and we’re excited to offer this delivery method in the US, which enables paper checks to arrive in as early as 2 business days. Small business owners often seek to…
Read MorePart 2: All You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Credit Cards
Welcome to Part 2 of “All You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Credit Cards” – check back next week for our final installment! Making Card Payments Figure 1 presents a schematic of a credit and debit transaction, in which the cardholder is typically aware only of the issuing bank and the merchant. The cardholder deals…
Read MorePart 1: All You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Credit Cards
Interested in the history of credit cards? The make-up of a credit card? Credit Card Programs? Transaction Processing? Key Players in the industry? This is part one of a three part series in “All You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Credit Cards” – follow along weekly! A Brief History A credit card is a thin…
Read MoreInsights and Advice from Plastiq’s Head of Product and Co-Founder, Daniel Choi
For aspiring and early stage entrepreneurs, there’s no shortage of business tips to be found on the Internet: ‚ÄúBe customer-centric. Move fast and experiment. Build key relationships. Pick your co-founders and new hires carefully. Focus on margins.‚Äù These recommendations are oft-repeated for good reason ‚Äì they’re generally valuable and broadly applicable. But because the ground…
Read MorePay Bills & Invoices with a Credit Card
Gone are the days of having to sit down with a stack of bills and write out checks every month. One of the fastest and easiest ways to pay bills and invoices is with a credit card. Such transactions are quick and seamless. Depending on what cards you use, you can also earn rewards. Can…
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