March Newsletter

Chosen Payments Newsletter March 2013 Message from the CEO:   First Data Presidents Club Award; WE MADE IT!      Thanks to all of our hard working staff and loyal clients, Chosen Payments was honored to receive the First Data President's Club Award for 2012. CP was selected number 2 out of all companies in the United States to be recognized in our specific growth category with First Data. This recognition proves the stellar growth of our company and the constant dedication we put back in to the success of this company. The congratulatory event was awarded through an all-inclusive trip to Maui, with a beautiful awards ceremony overlook the ocean. Physically receiving this award glued a piece to the puzzle in place and provides one of the most gratifying experiences I have ever received. As the CEO of Chosen Payments I am humbled by this experience and will continue to dedicate my personal time and efforts into Chosen Payments growth in 2013. This was a goal that I set out for myself and the company just 18 months ago and watching it all happen right before my eyes was by far one of the most rewarding feelings I could have dreamt of. By continuing to foster strong relationships with all our staff and partners, as well as maintaining personal relationships with our clients I have no doubt that Chosen Payments will far exceed our 2012 success carrying through 2013. In light of St. Patrick's Day, I hope you all wore your chosen green and enjoyed some green beer! I thank my entire company from the executives down to the new employees for being a valuable asset to CP, which helped us to accomplish this award. I personally thank all of our loyal clients and partners for allowing CP the opportunity to be your provider and partner in success! Until next time,    Jeff Brodsly President & CEO      Jeff & his wife Brittney at the Presidents Club Awards Ceremony. Announcements:   HTI One Voice Conference; a Success! Chosen Payments attends another successful show! Michael Lepore Senior Consultant for CP and CEO Jeff Brodsly spent a few days in cold Chicago educating and mingling with the HTI community during the international home + housewares show. After attending many shows nationwide CP returned from the show with great success in many ways. As a valued partner to our buying group partners we strive to offer additional value for each member which essentially increases the overall value of the group itself. This year we were given the opportunity to have a round table discussion for all HTI members to attend and become educated on some of the "hot topics" in the merchant processing industry. This allowed members to feel confident in having a partner that can deliver not only cost savings methods however the ability to better understand this aspect of their business. CP thanks HTI for their efforts in this event and for always ensuring their members are getting the very best there is! We look forward to the next event!        Chosen Payments Expands Our Kansas City Office for a Larger Midwest Branch        As the demand for the processing industry continues to grow, Chosen Payments is committed to growing our operations and support staff to ensure we cover all regions. Our knowledge, experience and expertise allows Chosen Payments to continue to meet the demands of a continuously growing and changing industry. Please note this new office expansion allows our support hours to increase. Effective immediately the phone support hours for our in office staff begins at 8:30 CST. This shows our dedication to our clients and attending to their needs! Congrats to the CPKC Team for making this big push and having continued success. Attention Livery Merchants If you are a current merchant of Chosen Payments and would like to become a member of one of the below Livery Associations please let us know. Through our promise and dedication to help grow the member base of our Livery Association Partnerships we will offer $150 towards your first years dues if you sign up to become a member in 2013. Take advantage of our offer and take advantage of what your local association can offer your company! Go towww.liverypayments.com or let your CP representative know and we will get the process going for you: GCLA -  http://gcla.org/  MLOA - www.mlooa.org/ ALA- http://azlimo.org/ LANJ- www.lanj.org/ SPECIAL RECOGNITION!   Chosen Payments would like to congratulate our merchant Limousine Connection and Chris Hundley for winning the 2012 LCT Operator of the Year Award! Great job Limousine Connection! Merchant Education:   A few tips to help reduce the cost and risks when processing Transactions     Through our continued commitment CP would like to ensure all of our merchants are educated on the most cost effective and technology driven solutions when accepting credit cards. See below for a few tips: -Always enter the address and zip code information when prompted -Always enter the tax amount when prompted _Ask your customer for their customer code for purchasing and corporate cards when prompted  -Always enter the 3 digit CVV code when prompted -If the billing address is different than the shipping address take caution before shipping your product  *Never skip over a data prompt* Products & Services:    Its Tax Time; Need Extra CASH?   As taxes are fast approaching are you in need of some extra cash? Chosen Payments offers an array of Cash Advance options. We can fund you within 5-7 days and your advance will be based on your sales, not your credit! We offer advances between $5,000-$500,000. If you mention our TAX TIME PROMOTION we will give you $250 credit toward the payback of your Cash Advance. Contact your CP Relationship Manger or click Uncle Sam below for more information.      Partnerships:   Chosen Payments Partners with Premier America Credit Union    Chosen Payments has formed a partnership Agreement with Premier America Credit Union. Premier America Credit Union will refer their members to Chosen Payments for discounted payment processing and personalize customer service. This partnership will add value to the Financial Institution division of Chosen Payments extending our reach in the local community neighboring the CP Corporate offices in Moorpark, CA. Premier America will not count on CP to add value to their extremely strong Credit Union and provide a member benefit that far exceeds any other local Financial Institution.   About Premier America Credit Union   Premier America Credit Union is committed to providing exceptional service to individuals and small businesses. We offer consumer, business and youth checking and savings accounts; business loans; investment services; high yields on certificates and money market accounts; homeowner's and auto insurance; home mortgages and auto loans; as well as MasterCard and Visa credit cards. Our members enjoy free services including Internet banking, mobile banking, text banking, mobile apps and bill pay.            Chosen Payments will be co-sponsoring the LANJ quarterly luncheon on May 15, 2013   LANJ has invited Chosen Payments as a premier member to their May 2013 Member Luncheon. Chosen Payments will have the opportunity to speak to the members of the LANJ, educating and informing merchants on their best practices, cost cutting opportunities, and much more.  For more information on LANJ click on their logo below. If you are interested in becoming a member of LANJ CLICK HERE and we will credit you $150 towards your membership dues!         Chosen Payments will be co-sponsoring the GCLA San Diego dinner meeting on   April 9, 2013   Chosen Payments has been invited as a premier member to the April 2013 San Diego dinner hosted at Phils BBQ Event Center. Chosen Payments will have the opportunity to speak to the members of the GCLA, educating and informing merchants on their best practices, cost cutting opportunities, and much more. For more information on GCLA click on their logo below. If you are interested in becoming a member of GCLA CLICK HERE and we will credit you $150 towards your membership dues!   Thank you for your continued business and support.  Have a great rest of the month and we will see you again next month!     The Chosen Payments Team,     5400 Tech Circle Moorpark, California 93021 Chosen Payments 855.4.CHOSEN (424-6736) www.chosenpayments.com www.liverypayments.com   In This Issue Message from the CEO Announcements Merchant Education Products & Services Partnerships Monthly Star Zach Allen Outstanding Performance!   Zach was the integral part of our success in the Chosen Payments KC expansion. Zach has worked hard toward the growth  of this division and we thank you for your hard work and continued success! Follow Us On...   Don't get persuaded by Merchant "Sales" People. Always remember to use the tools CP provides to protect you!   Rate Guarantee Cert   Processor Questionnaire

Chosen Payment's Text Message Marketing

The text message advertising market is one of the fastest growing marketing mediums worldwide. Eight out of every ten people carry a mobile phone. This gives merchants a 90% success for their marketing campaign as oppose to more traditional services like mail or phone calls. As your partner in success, Chosen Payments will not let our merchant’s be left behind on such a new and fast paced marketing tool. Our merchants can enjoy the benefits of a quick and easy text message to their customers for the purpose of promotions, new product release, follow ups, thank you reminders, and more. Effective and affordable is what our merchants have to say about their Text Message Marketing options.

Chosen Payments was honored with First Data’s Presidents Club in 2012

Chosen Payments CEO, Jeff Brodsly and his wife, take off tomorrow for an all inclusive trip to Hawaii for making it to First Data’s Presidents Club in 2012. Chosen Payments was honored with this exclusive award, placing 2^nd in their category within an industry that has  thousands of competitors nationwide. Chosen is honored to be ranked amongst the top credit card processing companies and is honored to have such a great year in 2012! Congrats to the entire Chosen Payments team, and have fun in Hawaii Jeff!

Chosen Payments Kansas City has opened their new location!

Chosen Payments KC will continue to capture an extreme amount of the KC market share by focusing on relationship building. Through the hiring of new Operations Directors, Client Relationship Managers, and Inside Sales Agents Chosen Payments projects their sales to triple in 2013, for the KC branch! Congrats to the CPKC team for making this big push and having continued success!