Hospitality
Hotels · Resorts · Restaurant groups
Partners and payment options that welcome guests from near and far.
The firm
Advisory first. Then the right partner, at the right moment.
Licensed payment providersModern ways for customers and supporters to pay and give.
Technology platformsSystems that fit what your teams already run.
Energy and infrastructurePartners for cross-border and long-horizon growth.
Services
What we do
Four disciplines. One clear goal per engagement.
I
Strategic partnerships
Identify and structure partnerships that open new customers, channels and capabilities.
II
Market entry
Strategy and outreach planning for new U.S. and international markets.
III
Payment strategy advisory
Independent guidance on options from licensed third-party providers. ASG advises and may refer; it does not handle, hold or process funds.
IV
Partner and vendor evaluation
A candid, independent view of partners, providers and proposals.
Industries
For organizations that serve customers everywhere
From the travel stop to the international brand: welcome more customers, guests and supporters, on their terms.
Luxury and retail
Luxury · Travel centers · E-commerce
Meet customers where they pay, without slowing the line.
Nonprofits
International charities · Foundations · Institutions
Simple, trusted ways for donors at home and abroad to give.
Energy and enterprise
Energy · Infrastructure · Cross-border
Partners and markets that keep pace with international growth.
A handshake still means something here. So does follow-through.Integrity · Discretion · Stewardship · The long haul
Approach
How an engagement begins
A measured process that respects your time.
Inquiry
Share your objectives. Each inquiry is reviewed for fit.
Introductory call
Where there is a fit, a brief call confirms priorities.
Engagement
Scope and fees are agreed before any work begins.
Ways to engage
- Strategic assessmentA defined review of opportunities and priorities.
- Partnership retainerOngoing business development support.
- Provider selectionGuidance in choosing the right provider for your organization.
Insights
Perspectives for leadership
Short, practical questions worth asking before the next decision.
Payments · Retail and hospitality
Five questions before adding a new payment option
A new way to pay can welcome new customers. It should never surprise your finance team.
Read the five questions
- Is the provider licensed and regulated for this service, and where?
- What is the full cost, including fees, settlement and conversion?
- Does it work with the point-of-sale and systems already in place?
- Who handles disputes, refunds and chargebacks?
- When and how do funds settle to your account?
Partnerships · All industries
What to evaluate before signing a partnership
The best partnerships are aligned on incentives long before they are aligned on paper.
Read the checklist
- Do incentives on both sides point to the same outcome?
- Who owns the customer relationship and the data?
- Are each side's responsibilities clearly defined?
- What are the exit terms if priorities change?
- Can you speak with existing partners?
Giving · Nonprofits
Modern giving, with stewardship in mind
Supporters want simple ways to give. Boards want confidence in how gifts are received.
Read the considerations
- Is every giving option offered through a licensed provider?
- What portion of each gift goes to fees?
- Are receipts and records clear for donors and auditors?
- Has the board reviewed the policy for new gift types?
Insights are general information only and are not legal, tax or financial advice.
About
Texas values. Global reach.
Long-standing relationships across business, civic and international communities, connecting organizations with partners and markets wherever growth is.
- Company
- Assurance Strategic Group, LLC
- Headquarters
- Texas, United States
- Focus
- Strategic consulting and business development
Assurance Strategic Group is a consulting firm. We are not a bank, money transmitter or payment processor, and we do not hold, transmit or process client funds.
Questions
Common questions
Straight answers about what we do.
Do you process payments or hold client money?
No. ASG is not a bank, money transmitter or payment processor. Any payment service a client chooses is provided directly by a licensed third-party provider under its own agreement with the client.
Who are your enterprise partners?
Independent, licensed providers in payments, technology and energy, each operating under its own terms.
Where do you work?
Headquartered in Texas, working with organizations across the United States and internationally.
Contact
Begin with an inquiry
Each inquiry is reviewed personally. Where there is a fit, we will arrange a brief introductory call.
Email
info@assurancestrategicgroup.com
Phone
713.208.7197
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The content on this website is provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal, tax or financial advice, an offer of any product or service, or a guarantee of any result. Assurance Strategic Group is a consulting firm and is not a bank, money transmitter or payment processor. Any payment or financial service a client chooses is provided by an independent third party under its own terms.
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