Electronic Payment Services
Merchant Services offers the newest technologies in electronic payment systems to help your every business function – from tracking inventory by plant type to customer marketing for seasonal savings – all from one complete management system. Prepare your business to accept new EMV smart chip cards and mobile payments such as Apple Pay™, or take your business on-the-go with mobile processing options that ensure that wherever you are, you never miss a sale. Merchant Services has been a nationwide supporter of the green industry for years, providing members with cost-cutting, profit-increasing programs designed to help your business run smoother and grow faster. To find what solutions best fit your business, contact Scott Norris at 800-889-7242 ext. 7865 or email member.benefits@sbga.com for a complimentary consultation.
"We have been in the business of growing and selling plants for over 40 years. When we were looking for a new credit card processor who understood our seasonal industry, Scott Norris at Merchant Services helped us with a program that worked with our business model. We saved money and received no early termination fee on our contract. Scott is very easy to get in touch with and very responsive."
Pete Shafer
Nanticoke Gardens
Credit Rating Service
(Wholesale growers and suppliers only)
The American Nursery Credit Association (ANCA) is a member-based organization where members enjoy a unique credit rating service, devised by and limited to wholesale growers and suppliers, to facilitate industry commerce via a system of confidential reports. No need to send credit reference requests to your colleagues, simply login to the ANCA website and find out what you need to know.
AmericanHort members not already members of ANCA, can join at a $50 discount.
Renew and you’ll receive a $25 discount for your second year.
To join, click here and mark “AmericanHort” in the “Referred By” line. For more information, visit www.ancainc.com or contact Angela Burkett at 717-724-0296 or customerservice@ancainc.com.
"The ANCA database allows our sales department to make a same-day credit decision without the hassle of mailing or faxing out references and waiting for the response."
Greg Pilcher
Iseli Nursery
Commercial Collection Agency
CST Co. is a full-service commercial collection agency with over 88 years of experience in the personal handling of accounts worldwide. Inside adjustors average over 20 years of experience in commercial collections, most of it with CST. CST also has field representatives in or near every major US city - they are available to meet with you personally to discuss your credit and collection issues. They can also call on your past-due customers, when appropriate, to provide personal service on your accounts. CST is licensed and bonded in all 50 states where a commercial collection agency license is required. Members receive a 20 percent to 25 percent discount on preliminary collection services.
To get signed up or for more information, contact CST's client services department at 800/626-5873 or louisville@mail.cstcoinc.com, or visit www.cstcoinc.com.
"I have been a credit and collections manager for 30 years. I have used many collection agencies through the course of my career. I would strongly recommend the services of CST Company. I started using them several years ago and have not used anyone else since...No games, no complaints, just great collections from a great company."
Olga Trujillo, Accounts Receivable
BFN Operations (Berry Family Nurseries)
