The “Bike it Forward” campaign was created by Bike Barn to help kids and adults alike get access to a reliable bicycle. People around New Zealand are encouraged to give their old bicycles into Bike Barn, which are then restored and donated to organisations that need them.

One such organisation is Whakarewarewa School in Rotorua. Bike Barn donated seven bicycles to the kids in this school, fully re-modelled and ready-to-use, to help the kids develop their motor skills and discipline. They plan to continue this plan going forward, stating, “We’re delighted to be able to provide support for the children at Whakarewarewa School and welcome further donations from the Rotorua community.”

Their community efforts are not exclusive to Rotorua. Bike Barn has also joined Bike Auckland’s bike shop partnership program to make owning a bike easier for Auckland residents. Anyone with a valid Bike Auckland membership card need only present it in-store for discounts up to 25% on bikes, accessories and bike services. They cite their reasoning thus: “we want to help get the message out and encourage more people to ride.

Lastly, they have partnered with AA Insurance to give AA Members a number of discounts on their products. Presenting your AA Membership card in store will fetch you a ten percent discount on all bike purchases, and a twenty percent discount on services and accessory purchases. Kiwis can also enjoy a free Bronze-level bike service every year, so they can be sure their bikes are in perfect working order.

SurchX’s Certified Magento extension is the only extension in Magento’s Extension Quality Program (EQP) that integrates with SurchX’s SaaS Dynamic Surcharging Solution.

Customer testimonial: “In the nascent and complex world of surcharging, SurchX has proven to be an educational and profitable partner. They’ve proven to be experts on compliance, diligent on their commitments and adept on matters of technology. Through using SurchX we continue to bolster our bottom line with no impact to our conversion rates. We wholeheartedly recommend both the SurchX solution as well as their proficient customer service.” -- Magento customer.

SurchX accurately calculates the surcharge based on card type and jurisdiction. During checkout, SurchX instantly identifies the payment card in use, what the resulting fee for that card will be to the merchant, and how much the merchant can legally recoup by passing that total on to the customer. The fee is then added to the customer's total purchase price as an additional line item labeled “Transaction Fee” in real time.

With climbing credit card processing fees averaging over 3% per transaction and an increasing number of credit card options for consumers, card-not-present merchants are often forced to choose between staying competitive and raising prices to cover the costs of processing credit cards. The SurchX EQP Certified extension for Magento returns control to U.S. ecommerce merchants, enabling them to lower their cost per transaction without impacting conversion rates, sacrificing service, or falling out of compliance and risking hefty fines.

For businesses with tight margins, savings from SurchX can return as much as 30% of a merchant’s net margin back to their bottom line. Prior to SurchX, there was no way for companies to recover losses from credit card processing fees and be assured of compliance with the 60-plus jurisdictions that govern surcharging in the United States.

“Our promise is to take the compliance risk out of surcharging,” said Robert Maynard, founder of SurchX. “Our positive reception from enterprise and mid-market merchants combined with Magento’s community makes this a natural integration environment for us. We’re proud to bring the power of SurchX to Magento users, helping them turn customer interactions into opportunities to improve margins.”

Magento customers and their Software Integration Partners can download and install the SurchX extension from the Magento Marketplace.

SurchX is changing the profit game for retailers in the United States. We get every dollar allowed while keeping you in compliance. This can increase your net margin by 30%. Overnight. For free. Powered by proprietary technology, the company’s free surcharging software uses a sophisticated algorithm to empower merchants to recover losses from interchange fees and boost their bottom lines. SurchX identifies card type and jurisdiction rules and then calculates the associated fees. With this information, SurchX seamlessly adds the transaction cost to the customer’s invoice in a fraction of a second. No PCI compliance is necessary, and legal compliance with state and federal regulations is guaranteed.

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The 2019 nursing scholarship was awarded to student Caroline “Autumn” Carlson. Ms. Carlson is enrolled at Liberty University’s nursing program located in Lynchburg, VA. Autumn’s thesis described the burn out feeling experienced in the nursing sector. “It is possible to alleviate the “burn out” feeling that professionals experience in the field of nursing,” stated Ms. Carlson. “Working to improve nurses’ emotional intelligence is one of the best ways to prevent the epidemic of burnout and decrease the negative effects that this problem creates.”

Platinum’s goal is to provide students entering the EMS, nursing, and allied health fields with assistance in funding their education. Former high school teacher, paramedic, and now Platinum CEO Doug Smith states “With the rising costs of tuition and program fees, it’s an honor to assist others in embarking on the dream of providing needed healthcare services to our communities.”

For full details of Platinum Educational Group’s Scholarships Program contact Director of Marketing, Jeremy M. Johnson.

Platinum Educational Group is a global leader in online testing, scheduling, and skills tracking. Our markets include the Emergency Medical Services, Allied Health, Nursing, and Health Science industries. We provide the most valid and reliable online testing for EMT/Paramedic, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), and Registered Nurse (RN) training institutions. Our skills tracking and scheduling software programs include the EMS, Nursing, and Allied Health professions. With more than 15 years of online software solutions expertise we service several thousands of individuals, businesses, and organizations globally.

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