BT Business launched a new service with Sage Pay. It seeks to protect small businesses from online payment fraud.
The new BT eShop service will include secure online payment processing tools from Sage Pay, the UK Internet Payment Service Provider. The aim is to help businesses set up a secure online store and reduce the risk of fraud across their online transactions.
“More than two thirds of businesses admit payment fraud remains one of the most daunting elements of running an online business,” said Simon Black, managing director, Sage Pay. “BT Business has more than one million relationships with small businesses in the UK. By bringing this expertise together with Sage Pay’s knowledge of internet payment security we can now help companies take their businesses online more simply and cost effectively.”
BT eShop is a package to enable businesses to start selling products and services from their own web site without the need for software installation or any technical knowledge. It includes functionality to manage all of the back office functions that a business needs to operate ecommerce eg customer orders, warehouse management, multi-language support, shipping and payment methods with marketing tools.
“Having a strong online retail presence is forming a big part of many businesses armoury for fighting the downturn,” said Jerry Thompson, Director Business Products and Online, BT Business. “There is a real need for a service that simplifies ecommerce and removes the administrative complexities of online payment processing for small businesses in particular. The launch of BT eShop with Sage Pay does exactly this, helping companies securely pocket their online riches”.
BT eShop is available from £25 a month (excluding VAT). Businesses can get free advice on how to build online presence at the week-long BT Business Experience event from 29 June to 3 July. The event in central London is specifically created to show businesses how technology and business thinking can help them manage their costs, market their business more effectively and make them more competitive. For further information – visit www.btbusinessexperience.com.
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