Have an iPhone or an iPad? A new app called Square lets you easily accept credit card payments at your shows. You can either key in card numbers, or swipe cards with a free card reader that attaches to your iPhone's headphone jack. There are no merchant fees, contracts, or minimums. The only cost is a 2.75% + .15 cents per swiped transaction and 3.5% + .15 cents for keyed transactions.
Check out their video below, or head over the Square for more info.
It’s not always easy to get people to spend money on band merchandise at concerts, especially when you’re competing with factors such as other bands or the bar. Here are a few ideas to help your band increase its merch sales.
Dr. Frank of the Mr. T Experience reminisces about a North Carolina blizzard, a tour van in a ditch, and the good ol' boys who rescued his band and pulled "that Sumbitch" back on the road.
