Explore More Payment Options for Your Buyers

Much ado has been made about the comeback of layaway programs. KMart is even advertising heavily their layaway program, which allows customers to pay the item over an 8-week period

During these tough economic times, take the cue from big retailers and explore more payment (even credit) alternatives for your customers. The goal is to entice customers to spend -- and spend more -- from your store or website, and the key is to make it easy for them to pay for the items.

Some payment options to consider include

• credit card payments from leading brand Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover
• Paypal
• Google Checkout
• Online banking options such as eBillMe
• Deferred billing such as Bill Me Later
• private label gift cards
• easy monthly payment options such as the payment scheme offered by Ice.com