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PCI Compliance – Not Fun, but Necessary
Will Rogers once said, “Thank God we don’t get all the government we pay for!” Allow me to add, it is even worse when business starts adding burdensome regulations to the pile.
Such is the case with Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express’ PCI Compliance. Its full title is “Payment Card Industry – Data Security Standards” and every business that accepts credit and debit cards is subject to it.
PCI Compliance is the card companies’ attempt to make sure business does its part in keeping customers’ card numbers protected and secure. If any numbers are stolen, chances are the company will be fined and held financially responsible for whatever happens with those cards.
If you are transmitting your customers’ cards over a dial phone line, it’s a matter of completing an annual selfassessment questionnaire. If you are processing over the internet, a longer, more detailed self-assessment questionnaire is needed, plus a quarterly scan of your firewall and internet set up is required. The scan helps detect an inadequate firewall that could allow for stolen numbers. A failing scan also can indicate a hacker could bring down your whole system, affecting all your records and files.
Properly validating your compliance will also give you a leg to stand on if any card numbers are stolen. Still, another reason to validate your compliance is to avoid monthly noncompliance penalties. Oftentimes, shops may not know they are being charged a penalty. A good review of the monthend statement will reveal any such fees.
If you have any questions, or if you would like to see if the AASP-MN Bankcard program can reduce your costs, I can be reached at (612) 750-2988, or via email at mach@retailfinancialservices.biz.
AASP-MN MEMBER BENEFIT PROGRAMS
PROPERTY/LIABILITY AND WORKERS’ COMP INSURANCE
CBIZ AIA
Contact: Brad Schmid 763-549-2247 / bschmid@cbiz.com CBIZ AIA and United Fire Group (UFG) have created a program for members that includes a special premium discount, exclusive coverage and potential safety group dividend. CBIZ AIA can present quotes from multiple carriers and, as an added bonus, offer members an exclusive 10% discount on their property/liability insurance premiums.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Business Planning Professionals
Contact: Dennis Begley 612-308-6577 / dennis@begley-group.com Business Planning Professionals will provide AASPMN members with quotes from multiple carriers for life insurance, health insurance, long-term care and disability insurance.
EMPLOYEE VOLUNTARY BENEFITS
Colonial Life
Contact: Deb Ferrao 612-600-4135 / deb.ferrao@coloniallifesales.com or Tracy Bailey 612-801-0139 / tracy.bailey@coloniallifesales.com Dedicated representatives can help members transform their benefit package with competitive rates, value added services at no cost and complimentary legal document preparation service. Colonial Life has the tools and flexibility to create a plan to fit everyone’s needs.
UNIFORM & LINEN SUPPLIES
AmeriPride Services/Aramark
Contact: John Majchrzak 612-670-4034/ majchrzak-john@aramark.com Discounted pricing to members on rental of uniforms, entrance mats, shop rags, etc. Purchases are also discounted. Members receive annual rebate equal to 10% of their business with AmeriPride/Aramark each year.
CREDIT CARD PROCESSING
Association BankCard Services
Contact: Mac Hardin 952-933-2026 / mach@retailfinancialservices.biz Competitive rates for AASP-MN members. Terminals and printers sold at cost. Monthly rental of equipment is also available. LEGAL CONSULTATION
Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederick
800-496-6789 Members receive free, over-the-phone legal assessment and consultation (some restrictions apply) with an attorney who specializes in the area of law that is the subject of the call.
WEBSITE AND INTERNET MARKETING SOLUTIONS
Autoshop Solutions
Contact: Tony Mercury 919-267-1731 / tony@autoshopsolutions.com Autoshop Solutions has developed the most cuttingedge marketing platform for AASP members. Really Powerful Marketing (RPM) is an all-in-one program that bundles your website, pay-per-click, search engine optimization, social media, and much more! With five levels of RPM to match your budget, goals, and competition, it’s built to drive your shop forward! CHECK GUARANTEE SERVICES
Certegy Check Services
877-520-2987 Discount rate of .75% to AASP-MN members. Use existing credit card terminal. Fast claim payments.
AUTO EMPLOYEE ASSESSMENT
Assessment Associates International
Contact: Nate Page 952-854-6551 / nate@aai-assessment.com Designed to help facilitate and enhance hiring decisions. AASP-MN members receive 50% off retail price, starting as low as $15 per assessment.
BUSINESS FORMS/CALENDARS
AASP-MN
Contact: Jodi Pillsbury 612-623-1110 / jodi@aaspmn.org Discounted rates on printed business forms and calendars.
SAFETY COMPLIANCE
Complete, Health, Environmental & Safety Services, Inc.
Contact: Carol Keyes 651-481-9787 / carkey@chess-safety.com AASP-MN members receive a 20% discount on Safety Data Sheet Management (SDSLinks), Right to Know(RTK)/Hazard Communication program customized for your facility and monthly safety reminders, and other safety, OSHA or environmental assistance.
PAYROLL PROCESSING
CBIZ Payroll
Contact: Carrie Hobrough 612-436-4620 / chobrough@cbiz.com Members receive 20% discount off standard payroll products and services (excluding 401k).
BUSINESS COACHING
180BIZ
540-833-2014 / info@180biz.com Members receive a 20% discount on one-onone sales and management coaching programs (covering financial planning & analysis, strategic marketing, leadership and personnel development) without long-term commitments. Members also receive a 20% discount on monthly sales & management webinars as well as a 20% discount on all 180BIZ advisor training programs.
REPAIR SHOP PRODUCTS/SERVICES DISCOUNTS
CARS COOPERATIVE
Contact: Stephenie Sheppard 405-547-4077 / membersupport@cars.coop Members receive discounts on a variety of products and services they use every day! From discounts on paint and rental cars to office supplies and phone services. Over 50 programs available!
INFORMATION PROVIDERS
Mitchell 1
Contact: Mitchell 1 Representative 888-724-6742 Mitchell 1 offers AASP members special discounts on the Mitchell 1 family of integrated software tools.
Mitchell International
Contact: Mitchell International Representative 800-238-9111 AASP members receive a 15% discount on any Mitchell RepairCenter TechAdvisor package. Visit ww.w.mitchell.com/ products-services/collisionrepair-shop-solutions/cloud-estimating for more information.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION HOTLINE
IDENTIFIX
800-288-6220 Members enjoy discounted prices on the industry’s #1 technical information hotline, DirectHit.
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION IS OUR TOP PRIORITY. PARTNERS OFFER DEDICATED WHOLESALE CALL CENTERS. OVER 50 DELIVERY VEHICLES WITHIN PARTNER NETWORK. ALL PARTNERS OFFER TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR ASSOCIATE VEHICLES.
Contact Sales Representative Mark Bowman
Cell 715-828-7638 Marxmale@aol.com
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