Smart Payment Solutions Changes Name to Solveras Payment Solutions:
(4/09) - Smart Payment Solutions (SPS), a full-service payment solutions company that specializes in ACH and credit card processing, recently announced that it formally changed its name to Solveras Payment Solutions and is now conducting business under the brand.
Smart Payment Solutions Appoints Corey Wright as Director of Sales:
(12/08) - Smart Payment Solutions (SPS), a full-service payment solutions company that specializes in ACH and credit card processing, today announced that Corey Wright has joined the company’s management team as Director of Sales. In addition to driving business development, Wright is responsible for building the company’s channel partner services for B2B customers.
Smart Payment Solutions Partners with Softerware and Delivers Strategic Payment Services:
(11/08) - Smart Payment Solutions (SPS), a full-service payment solutions company that specializes in ACH and credit card processing, today announced a new partnership with SofterWare Inc., a leading provider of administrative software to manage child care centers, non-profit fundraising, camps & conference centers as well as public and private schools.
Smart Payment Solutions Partners with Club Sentry:
(9/08) - Smart Payment Solutions, a full-service payment solutions company that specializes in credit card and ACH electronic check processing, has entered into a partnership with Club Sentry, a software company that offers a flexible, easy-to-use club membership software package.
Solveras Payment Systems Acquires Smart Payment Solutions:
(11/07) - Solveras Payment Systems, a leading provider of electronic payment solutions for businesses, announced today it has acquired the assets of Smart Payment Solutions, LLC (SPS), an Arlington, VA-based full service payments provider specializing in ACH processing and check recovery products. Matt Whitaker, Smart Payment Solutions' founder and president, will become a vice president of Solveras.
Smart Payment Solutions Integrates ACH Product into Orgamation Software:
Daycare Centers and Private Schools Able to Streamline and Automate Payments (6/07) - Smart Payment Solutions (SPS), a payment processing company, has partnered with Orgamation, a company that provides management solutions for daycare centers, private schools and agencies. The partnership integrates ACH payments into Orgamation's software to provide automated electronic payments to Orgamation's clients.
Smart Payment Solutions Teams with iPro Invoice
ACH Processing Integrated into Merchant Electronic Invoicing Solutions Software (2/07) - Smart Payment Solutions (SPS), a payment processing company, recently partnered with iPro Invoice to provide the latter with back-end ACH processing services. iPro Invoice provides merchants with electronic invoicing solutions software.
Smart Payment Solutions Selected by Parish Data as a Recommended Vendor
(4/07) - Smart Payment Solutions (SPS), a payment processing company, has been selected by Parish Data System (PDS), a church software firm, as a recommended vendor for its clients. The company will provide electronic payments processing to parishes, schools and other Diocesan groups. When an organization engages PDS' services, it can click on a drop-down menu of preferred payment processors including Smart Payment Solutions.
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Media Contact: Brian Bates
Solveras Payment Solutions
Phone: 703-516-4282 x4305
Email: brian.bates@solveras.com
Smart Payment Solutions Changes Name to Solveras Payment Solutions
Unification of Two Corporate Identities Eliminates Marketplace Confusion and Enhances the Organization’s Continued Growth
ARLINGTON, VA (April 14, 2009)—Smart Payment Solutions (SPS), a full-service payment solutions company that specializes in ACH and credit card processing, recently announced that it formally changed its name to Solveras Payment Solutions and is now conducting business under the brand. The Arlington, Virginia-based company has been a part of Solveras, Inc. since October 2007, doing business as SPS.
“With our commitment to the Washington, DC region as well as our commitment to growing the business, we felt merging the original company name into the corporate identity made sense,” said Matt Whitaker, Chief Operating Officer, Solveras Payment Solutions and former President and Founder, Smart Payment Solutions. “We believe that the unification of our marketplace identity into the single Solveras Payment Solutions name will eliminate any potential confusion as we continue to grow and add resources in the area.”
Smart Payment Solutions was founded in 2002 as a full service payment solutions company that helps corporations and non-profit organizations increase cash flow and control costs by electronically processing payments efficiently and securely. Its highly consultative approach has enabled the company to create customized solutions that meet clients’ unique needs. Services include ACH payment processing, credit card processing, check recovery services, remote deposit capture, and virtual terminals.
“As one of the fastest growing ACH payment processors in the mid-Atlantic, having a clear, unified brand and go-to-market strategy is critical to our success,” added Solveras CEO John Cramp. “Through a single payment interface, we are now well positioned to help businesses with all their electronic payment needs.”
About Solveras Payment Solutions
With operations in Arlington, Virginia, Nashville, Tennessee and St. Paul, Minnesota, Solveras Payment Solutions (www.solveras.com) provides complete electronic payment services to businesses and not-for-profit organizations nationwide. Products and services include software and processing support for MasterCard, VISA, American Express, and Discover credit card transactions, debit card processing, Internet-based virtual terminal systems, electronic check services, and electronic gift cards.
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Media Contact: Gena Fiegel
Smart Payment Solutions
Phone: (703) 516-4282 x 4115
Email: gfiegel@smartps.com
--Sales Veteran Tapped to Drive the Company's Business Development--
Arlington, VA – December 9, 2008 – Smart Payment Solutions (SPS), a full-service payment solutions company that specializes in ACH and credit card processing, today announced that Corey Wright has joined the company’s management team as Director of Sales. In addition to driving business development, Wright is responsible for building the company’s channel partner services for B2B customers.
“Corey has an impressive track record in building sales teams and his solution-oriented sales approach makes him the perfect candidate for this key position,” said Matt Whitaker, President at Smart Payment Solutions. “His in-depth knowledge of software integration and the payment solutions industry will enhance our services. Additionally, Corey’s ability to build a strong sales team complements our desire to provide clients with customized solutions and the exceptional level of customer service they’ve come to expect from us.”
Wright has broad sales management and payment industry experience in ACH and credit card processing. He brings extensive business development and software integration experience to the position. Prior to joining the firm, he founded CS Payments, where he helped merchant service companies develop and manage sales teams. Additionally, he created training curriculums for merchant service professionals for faster, more efficient sales performance. His ability to build several sales teams, up to 90 people per month within a 90-day period, earned Wright a President’s Club award as top regional manager from one of these organizations. Wright honed his business acumen at AmericaOne Merchant Services, Inc. During his tenure, he served in positions ranging from District Manager to National Training Manager. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Southeast Missouri State University.
About Smart Payment Solutions
Smart Payment Solutions is a full service payment solutions company that helps corporations and non-profit organizations increase cash flow and control costs by electronically processing payments efficiently and securely. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, with an office in Indiana, Smart Payment Solutions was founded in 2002 and is a subsidiary of Solveras Payment Systems. By employing a highly consultative approach, the company is able to create customized solutions that meet clients’ unique needs. Services include ACH payment processing, credit card processing, check recovery services, remote deposit capture, and virtual terminals. For more information visit www.smartpaymentsolutions.com or call 800-320-7258.
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Media Contact: Gena Fiegel
Smart Payment Solutions
Phone: (703) 516-4282 x 4115
Email: gfiegel@smartps.com
--Announces the Integration of Electronic ACH Payment Processing - Creates Savings and Convenience--
Arlington, VA – November 20, 2008 – Smart Payment Solutions (SPS), a full-service payment solutions company that specializes in ACH and credit card processing, today announced a new partnership with SofterWare Inc., a leading provider of administrative software to manage child care centers, non-profit fundraising, camps & conference centers as well as public and private schools. The partnership was designed to provide cost-effective and efficient electronic payment tools for e-check payments made online and via automated pre-authorized debits.
The partnership combines cutting-edge administrative software technology from SofterWare with Smart Payment Solution’s proven virtual payments platform. Smart Payment Solutions provides its services to businesses of all sizes and is well suited for child care centers and other non-profits looking to reduce accounts receivables, accelerate payment collection and increase cost savings.
“Processing our ACH payments via Softerware’s integration with Smart Payment Solutions is just fantastic,” said Scott Seip, Senior Account Manager at Day Nursery Association. “It is much easier than our previous payment solution from our bank, and the integration with our accounting ledgers is a huge time-saver, since the transaction amounts are always based on the parent’s current balance and their electronic payment is automatically recorded on their account.”
The SofterWare/SPS payment solution uses a PCI-certified Web-based gateway to transmit all ACH (Automatic Clearing House) transactions. The virtual terminal eliminates the need to install and manage software and eliminates paper-based invoicing. Aberdeen Research estimates that fully automated companies can save $10.87 per-payment – approximately $1.1 million in savings for businesses processing 100,000 B2B payments per year.
“We chose Smart Payment Solutions to provide Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) processing for our clients because of their proven expertise in efficient ACH payment processing and the fact that they share our strong commitment to customer service,” explains Doug Schoenberg, CEO, SofterWare Inc. “The SPS partnership reflects our ongoing commitment to reduce time spent on administrative tasks and streamline payment processing for our customers.”
“We are delighted to be working with SofterWare. Their software products for recurring payments and online payments have revolutionized how daycare centers and camps collect their fees and how non-profits collect pledges and donations,” said Matt Whitaker, President at Smart Payment Solutions.
About Smart Payment Solutions
Smart Payment Solutions is a full service payment solutions company that helps corporations and non-profit organizations increase cash flow and control costs by electronically processing payments efficiently and securely. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, with an office in Indiana, Smart Payment Solutions was founded in 2002 and is a subsidiary of Solveras Payment Systems. By employing a highly consultative approach, the company is able to create customized solutions that meet clients’ unique needs. Services include ACH payment processing, credit card processing, check recovery services, remote deposit capture, and virtual terminals. For more information visit www.smartpaymentsolutions.com or call 800-320-7258.
About Softerware
SofterWare Inc., based in Horsham, Pennsylvania, provides software for Nonprofit Fundraising (DonorPerfect); Childcare Center Management (EZ-CARE2); Camp and Conference Center Management (EZ-CAMP2); and Public and Private Schools (MMS). The company’s client base includes thousands of organizations throughout North America and the world. SofterWare's mission is to develop, market, maintain and support software that is easy to learn, easy to use, and adaptable to users' unique needs. For more information on SofterWare and its products, please visit www.softerware.com
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Media Contact: Julie Johnson
P.O. Box 285
Leesburg, VA 20178
Phone: (703) 443-0243
Email: jjohnson@juliewrites.com
SMART PAYMENT SOLUTIONS PARTNERS WITH CLUB SENTRY
Payment Processing Service Integration with Member Management Software
ARLINGTON, VA (September 30, 2008)—Smart Payment Solutions, a full-service payment solutions company that specializes in credit card and ACH electronic check processing, has entered into a partnership with Club Sentry, a software company that offers a flexible, easy-to-use club membership software package. Club Sentry’s software can be customized for any membership-based organization including sports clubs, gyms, gun clubs, and homeowners associations. Smart Payment Solutions’ services are now integrated into Club Sentry’s software, providing users with easy access to online recurring payment capabilities, credit card acceptance and ACH electronic check processing.
“Clubs and organizations that rely on monthly customer payments can lose thousands of dollars each year in unpaid membership dues and excessive processing fees,” said Matt Whitaker, President of Smart Payment Solutions. “Integrating our payment solutions with Club Sentry’s software eliminates these costly headaches and creates a win-win for both gyms and their members. Joining and paying dues are made easier for members, and clubs enjoy safe, accurate, cost-effective payment processing.”
Club Sentry Member Management Software is designed to automate membership operations and processes, giving staff more time to spend with club members rather than on administrative tasks. Billing, invoice delivery, and letter generation features keep gyms in touch with their members and prospects via e-mail or postal delivery with just a few mouse clicks. Scott Rodgers is the president of Club Sentry Software.
About Smart Pamyment Solutions
Smart Payment Solutions is a full service payment solutions company that helps corporations and non-profit organizations increase cash flow and control costs by electronically processing payments efficiently and securely. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, with an office in Indiana, Smart Payment Solutions was founded in 2002 by Matt Whitaker and is a subsidiary of Solveras Payment Systems. By employing a highly consultative approach, the company is able to create customized solutions that meet clients’ unique needs. Services include ACH payment processing, credit card processing, check recovery services, remote deposit capture, and virtual terminals. For more information visit www.smartpaymentsolutions.com or call Matt Whitaker at (703) 516-4282 Ext. 201.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: Emilio Ruocco
800 Crescent Centre Drive, Suite 400
Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-771-4321
Fax: 615-771-4322
Web: www.solveras.com
Voice: 615-771-9350
SOLVERAS PAYMENT SYSTEMS ACQUIRES SMART PAYMENT SOLUTIONS
FRANKLIN, TN (November 05, 2007) - Solveras Payment Systems, a leading provider of electronic payment solutions for businesses, announced today it has acquired the assets of Smart Payment Solutions, LLC (SPS), an Arlington, VA-based full service payments provider specializing in ACH processing and check recovery products. Matt Whitaker, Smart Payment Solutions' founder and president, will become a vice president of Solveras. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
"The complementary nature of Smart Payment Solutions' business with Solveras, coupled with our similar consultative approaches to customer relationships, made this combination extremely compelling," said Solveras President John Cramp. "It will accelerate Solveras' already tremendous growth by allowing us to offer even more comprehensive best-in-class payment products and services. Our capabilities will benefit our existing valued customers and facilitate strategic expansion into new market segments," added Cramp. "We are also pleased to be obtaining a physical presence in the Washington, DC area, which will help us better serve our Association partners," Cramp concluded.
"I am excited Smart Payment Solutions' successful business is now a core component of Solveras' complete payment service offerings," said Matt Whitaker. "We will enhance our customers' ability to receive and make payments electronically, securely, quickly and easily - the bottom line benefits Solveras and SPS have always been committed to providing," Whitaker noted.
About Solveras
Based in Franklin, Tennessee just outside of Nashville, Solveras, Inc. provides complete electronic payment services to businesses and trade and professional associations throughout the United States. Products and services include payment equipment, software and processing support for VISA®, MasterCard®, American Express®, and Discover® credit card transactions, debit card processing, Internet-based virtual terminal systems, electronic check services, and electronic gift cards. Founded in 2000, Solveras is an independent sales and marketing organization for National Processing Company, representing First National Bank of Omaha.
About Smart Payment Solutions
Smart Payment Solutions is a payment processing company that helps organizations of all sizes grow and prosper. Specializing in ACH payments and led by an Accredited ACH Professional, the company has enabled hundreds of clients to automate recurring payments, collect payments and donations via Web or phone, and convert paper checks into electronic transactions. The company also offers check verification and returned check processing services, enabling retailers to accept checks at the counter safely and securely. Through partnerships, the company offers a variety of other payment services, including credit card merchant accounts. Smart Payment Solutions enables its customers to focus on their core businesses and spend less time and money processing payments. Customers include churches, Web retailers, private schools, martial arts clubs, dance studios, daycare centers, retailers, and other organizations.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Matt Whitaker
President, Smart Payment Solutions, LLC
Voice: (703) 516-4282 X201
Fax: (703) 852-7040
Email: mwhitaker@smartpaymentsolutions.com
Web site: www.smartpaymentsolutions.com
SMART PAYMENT SOLUTIONS INTEGRATES ACH PRODUCT INTO ORGAMATION SOFTWARE
Daycare Centers and Private Schools Able to Streamline and Automate Payments
ARLINGTON, VA (June 01, 2007) - Smart Payment Solutions (SPS), a payment processing company, has partnered with Orgamation, a company that provides management solutions for daycare centers, private schools and agencies. The partnership integrates ACH payments into Orgamation's software to provide automated electronic payments to Orgamation's clients.
"We are excited to be able to help Orgamation's client save time and money by automating their recurring payments," said Matt Whitaker, president, Smart Payment Solutions, LLC. The daycare centers and private schools that use Orgamation's tools will reduce their administrative burden and improve their cash flow, all while providing an additional convenience for their clients. We are thrilled to help Orgamation add more value to their excellent products."
"Our clients had been asking us for help taking payments, and Smart Payment Solutions has made it easy for us to do so," said Umesh Bhargava, CEO of Orgamation. "We look forward to seeing many of our clients benefit from this service."
Fifteen years ago, Orgamation Technologies' founders combined their expertise teaching young children and developing software for operations control, eventually forming the company in 1996. Today, it delivers management solutions to daycare centers, private schools and agencies.
SPS offers ACH processing, Returned Check processing, credit card merchant accounts, and check conversion. Clients include corporations and non-profit organizations that benefit from increased profits; reduced bank fees; improved donation rates; convenience for customers, suppliers and employees; expanded customer base including non-credit card purchasers; heightened collection rates on non-sufficient funds checks; and greater cash and working capital management through ACH transaction use.
About Smart Payment Solutions, LCC
Smart Payment Solutions is a payment processing company that helps non-profit organizations and corporations enhance productivity, increase contributions and electronically process payments efficiently and securely. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, with operations in Greenwood, Indiana, Smart Payment Solutions was founded in 2002. By employing a highly consultative approach, the company creates customized solutions that meet clients' unique needs. Services include ACH payment processing, check verification, Returned Check Processing, automated recurring payments, collection of donations and payments, and conversion of paper checks into electronic transactions-all performed safely and securely. For more information visit www.smartpaymentsolutions.com or call Matt Whitaker at 703.516.4282.
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Matt Whitaker
Voice: (703) 516.4282
Email: mwhitaker@smartps.com
SMART PAYMENT SOLUTIONS TEAMS WITH iPRO INVOICE
ACH Processing Integrated into Merchant Electronic Invoicing Solutions Software
ARLINGTON, VA (February 01, 2007) - Smart Payment Solutions (SPS), a payment processing company, recently partnered with iPro Invoice to provide the latter with back-end ACH processing services. iPro Invoice provides merchants with electronic invoicing solutions software.
"This partnership gives merchants' customers the ability to pay their electronic invoices by securely entering their checking account information," said David Stanaland, CEO, iPro Invoice. "ACH payments are convenient and more cost-effective for merchants than other payment choices." added Matt Whitaker, president, Smart Payment Solutions, LLC. "We are thrilled to be a part of iPro Invoice's groundbreaking solution."
Additionally, iPro Invoice has enhanced its product with several new features including: 1) the ability to export all customer data into various formats like bulk email, customer correspondence and newsletters; 2) improved recurring invoicing and payment functions; and 3) enhanced email delivery, able to bypass spam filters that occasionally capture legitimate email.
SPS is a full service payments provider specializing in ACH processing, Returned Check processing, and check conversion; The company's consultative approach ensures that organizations receive and utilize the right blend of payment processing services to suit their customers or donors.
About Smart Payment Solutions, LLC
Smart Payment Solutions is a payment processing company that helps non-profit organizations and corporations enhance productivity, increase contributions and electronically process payments efficiently and securely. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, with an operating center in Indiana, Smart Payment Solutions was founded in 2002. By employing a highly consultative approach, the company is able to create customized solutions that meet clients' unique needs. Services include ACH payment processing, check verification, Returned Check Processing, automated recurring payments, collection of donations and payments, and conversion of paper checks into electronic transactions-all performed safely and securely. For more information, visit www.smartpaymentsolutions.com.
About iPro Invoice
Headquartered in Clark, New Jersey, iPro provides businesses with the ability to generate digital invoices and accept payment over the Internet. It is a business tool that is designed to help improve cash flow by minimizing the time required to manage accounts receivable and speed invoice payment through online credit card payment. For more information, please visit www.iproinvoice.com.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: Julie Johnson
P.O. Box 285
Leesburg, VA 20178-0285
Voice: (703) 443-0243
Email: jjohnson@juliewrites.com
SMART PAYMENT SOLUTIONS SELECTED BY PARISH DATA SYSTEMS AS A RECOMMENDED VENDOR
ARLINGTON, VA (April, 2007) - Smart Payment Solutions (SPS), a payment processing company, has been selected by Parish Data System (PDS), a church software firm, as a recommended vendor for its clients. The company will provide electronic payments processing to parishes, schools and other Diocesan groups. When an organization engages PDS' services, it can click on a drop-down menu of preferred payment processors including Smart Payment Solutions.
Electronic payment processing can help churches increase donations by as much as 30%. Moreover, it reduces administrative hours spent processing checks manually as well as the associated bank fees. Consistent cash flow is another direct benefit of processing payments electronically. For the giver, it offers convenience. Checks no longer need to be written and the donor does not have to be physically present in order to give.
"We are honored to be a recommended provider of payment solutions for PDS," said Matt Whitaker, president, Smart Payment Solutions, LLC. "More and more churches are seeing the benefits of electronic giving. We take pride in making it easy for our clients. By using PDS and submitting files through our own online ACH terminal, our church clients have the most streamlined solution possible to enhance their productivity and increase their donations."
As a full service payments provider specializing in ACH processing, Returned Check processing, and check conversion, SPS employs a consultative approach to ensure that organizations receive and utilize the right blend of payment processing services to suit their customers or donors.
Founded in 1978 by Father Mike Boyle, PDS is a division of ACS Technologies. The majority of U.S. parishes rely on PDS products and service to more effectively manage their information.
About Smart Payment Solutions, LLC
Smart Payment Solutions is a payment processing company that helps non-profit organizations and corporations enhance productivity, increase contributions and electronically process payments efficiently and securely. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, with an operating center in Indiana, Smart Payment Solutions was founded in 2002. By employing a highly consultative approach, the company is able to create customized solutions that meet clients' unique needs. Services include ACH payment processing, check verification, Returned Check Processing, automated recurring payments, collection of donations and payments, and conversion of paper checks into electronic transactions-all performed safely and securely. For more information, visit www.smartpaymentsolutions.com.
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