Arch Payment Solutions is now Under One Arch
Arch Payment Solutions is now Under One Arch. Same owners, same local support, and a name that fits what we do now. We started with card processing. Today we also set up POS systems in person at your counter, run cash discount programs, look at how a business handles checkout from start to finish, and help owners use marketing and AI tools that fit how they already work. Rick Archambault and his brother Adam run the company. There is no call center. When something breaks, you reach one of us. Chamber
The Edge - Advertise With Us
The EdgeADVERTISE WITH US:BANNER ADVERTISING Put your business on display to 75,000+ people per year with a custom banner at The Edge Arena. 70% of our visitors live and work within 25 miles of The Edge Arena, and 90% of our visitors are Eastern Shore residents.PRICINGOne-time printing cost of $195 5'x8' BANNER : $1,800/year+ GTEF BANNER ADD-ONMake a tax-deductible donation of at least $500 to Giving The Edge Foundation to add "PROUDLY SUPPORTING GIVING THE EDGE FOUNDATION" to your business' banner. To
Securing Online Transactions for Eastern Shore Businesses: What You Actually Need
For businesses at Maryland's Gateway to the Eastern Shore, digital commerce runs year-round — lodging reservations, contractor invoices, retail checkouts, real estate paperwork. The assumption that online security is an IT problem for bigger companies is an expensive one to hold. With payment fraud projected at $40.62 billion globally by 2027, and 65% of organizations reporting attempted or successful fraud in 2022, securing your online transactions has shifted from best practice to business
Promote Your Next Kent Island Event Without Blowing Your Budget
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How to Reduce Business Launch Expenses Without Sacrificing Standards
Launching a start-up means balancing two competing forces: tight budgets and the need for credibility. While some founders cut corners to save money, the result often backfires in lost trust, hidden costs, or weak foundations. Smart businesses reduce costs strategically—investing where it matters most and leveraging peer insights, tools, and lean practices to stay efficient. TL;DR Cutting costs should not equal cutting quality. Focus on cost visibility, peer validation, and lean
Navigating Business Finances When Numbers Aren’t Your Thing
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