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Gordon Flesch Company
GFC is one of the largest independent providers of office technology solutions in the nation. GFC delivers unique business process expertise, leveraging the latest technology to help clients achieve their organizational goals. Family-owned since 1956, the company has 32 offices in 7 states, employing over 700 associates. Our corporate office is located in Madison, Wisconsin.
Elevity is GFC’s Managed IT services division. Elevity [pronounced “eh-leh-vi-tee”] delivers cloud, Managed IT Services, vCIO and cybersecurity services to organizations across the Midwest. Elevity’s analysts and dedicated vCIO (Virtual CIO) staff help organizations with IT strategy, security and support to strategically align technology with their business goals.
Unlike other technology dealers, GFC is not interested in selling you the most equipment possible; we’re interested in building a mutually beneficial partnership with your company. Our business analysts work with you to understand your business goals and identify the best ways to help you achieve them. This includes integrating industry-leading software and hardware to build custom solutions, all of which are supported by technical expertise, exceptional customer service and flexible in-house financial solutions.
GFC is not tied to one manufacturer, so choosing GFC as your technology provider ensures you will get the hardware products that are best suited to your needs. In addition, we have our own in-house financial service, GFC Leasing, which offers flexible financing options for printers and hardware as well as almost anything your business may need. Our hardware offerings include:
Office Copiers
Printers
Scanners
Production Print
Large Format Printers
IT Hardware-as-a-Service
Interactive Displays
This new payment portal is designed to enhance the customer experience by combining multiple invoice streams into one payment portal, creating a more holistic customer account view and putting more control and invoice availability into the customer’s hands.
There are also internal process efficiencies to be gained by using this portal, including automated collections notifications and centralized payment processing.
Yes! This portal will show all invoicing types – Sales, Service, Contract, and Lease invoices for both GFC and Elevity.
Once on your account landing page, you can view a summary statement of account, a list and downloadable copies of open and past invoices including date, invoice amount, amount due, Contract #, and Lease #, among other things. You can also see a history of payments if made through the portal.
This service is provided as a convenience to our customers at no additional charge. And because you won't need to spend time opening, sorting, filing and shredding paper documents, it will likely save you time and money.
Not at this time, but it is strongly encouraged to more efficiently manage your account and view and pay your invoices.
After October 8th, 2024, customers can access the portal in any of the following ways:
- gflesch.com/paymyinvoice
- e-Info portal – In place of the old Invoices tile within the e-Info portal, there will be a link
- Links sent out by our Accounts Receivable team
- Promotional communications sent from GFC
To authenticate for the first time, have an unpaid invoice handy. The following fields need to be entered to gain access.
- Account number
- Invoice number
Then, you can create a username and password to use going forward.
Yes. The e-info portal will have a link to the eInvoice Connect portal, in place of the Invoices tile where you previously managed and paid certain invoices. Separate login credentials are necessary to access eInvoice Connect. The e-info portal can continue to be used for ordering supplies, placing a service request, or entering meters.
No. This new portal will not change how customers are receiving their invoices. Your current methods (print or email) will continue. Please contact AR@gflesch.com to enroll in e-invoicing or change or confirm billing preferences.
Yes. Customers will still be able to log into the portal to view, download, and pay their invoices if they receive a paper bill.
This portal will not change invoice delivery methods, unless requested. Please contact AR@gflesch.com to enroll in e-invoicing.
You can pay via ACH/bank account or credit card on the portal. Please note, there will be a 3% surcharge on credit card payments beginning October 8, 2024. In the portal, you are given the option to select a different payment method to avoid the surcharge if desired.
A 3% surcharge fee will be added to all credit card payments start in 2025. This charge cannot be waived; however, customers have the option of paying with fee-free methods such as ACH, wire transfers, debit card and e-check.
Yes! You can save payment methods directly on the portal, schedule automatic payments on either the invoice date or due date, and even set up a max payment threshold. Note, if you are already set up on autopay in GFC’s legacy systems, we still encourage enrolling in autopay via the new eInvoice Connect portal since it also includes other invoices not included in the ongoing contracts or leases. It will not double pay.
- Existing agreements on ACH autopay will not be affected.
- Existing agreements on an automatic credit card payments will need to be moved from our existing credit card processor over to the new eInvoice Connect portal. This can easily be done by registering in eInvoice Connect – click here to enroll, then navigate to manage your autopayment settings.
- Even if your agreements are already enrolled in ACH autopayment through GFC’s existing systems, it is still encouraged to enroll in the eInvoice Connect portal. The agreements will not overlap, or duplicate pay any invoices.
Yes. We protect your information with the highest level of encryption available. You can be assured that your information is safe. The website is PCI Level 1 Compliant and SSAE 16 Certified. They are the most stringent certifications to ensure your data is secure.
- If you have a GFC Leasing invoice, those start with the letter “I”, not the number 1.
- Make sure that you are using an invoice number that has not previously been paid and is currently owed to Gordon Flesch, GFC Leasing, and/or Elevity
- On GFC Leasing invoices, there are both Account and Customer numbers. Please use the exact number following the “Account Number” title on the invoice, which is usually at the top of the invoice.
- If none of the above work, please email AR@gflesch.com and a representative will assist you.
This is likely due to a lease-contract connection issue. We’ve been working hard to connect the service contracts and the leases for our customers, but it might not be perfect at the onset. Please contact AR@gflesch.com to investigate and correct the issue going forward.
No. Only invoices with open balances were loaded into the portal.
Yes. Invoice history will continue to build going forward. eInvoice Connect will store one year’s worth of account history.
Some old balances and/or credits do exist and are valid. Please contact AR@gflesch.com with any questions.
Invoices take 24-48 hours to appear in the portal after the sending process. Please check back in a day or two. If you still can’t see it, please contact AR@gflesch.com.
You can set custom date range filters by clicking on the drop-down arrow next to the date column that you want to filter by. Select from a predefined list of days or define your own custom range to filter your bills.
All new unpaid bills will be listed in the Open tab. Once you have made a payment in full against a bill, you can move them to the Closed tab so that they will no longer show up in the Open tab. There's also an option in the Settings tab that can automatically mark bills as closed once they are paid in full, so you don't have to manually close them.
Yes, just click the box next to each item and click the Print or Download button. It will group all the bills together to allow for easy printing and downloading.
You can sort the items displayed by clicking on the column title.
By clicking on the drop-down arrow next to the column you want to search from, you can now enter in your search criteria to filter your view.
The customer’s administrator for the portal can add additional users.
Yes. You can link multiple accounts through the Settings tab. Once there, you should see an Account Management section on the left navigation panel which allows you to link multiple accounts by providing the necessary credentials to validate that you own the accounts. If you do not see this option, you will need to speak to your administrator to link and assign the accounts to you.
Credit Card Surcharge
To align with the actual costs associated with credit card transactions. Credit card companies charge fees for processing payments and the surcharge helps offset these expenses, allowing us to maintain competitive pricing on our products/services.
The surcharge is 3% of the transaction amount and is reflective of the fees charged by credit card companies. The amount will be clearly communicated when making a payment during the check-out process in the eInvoice Portal.
The credit card surcharge will be clear when you are making payments, providing transparency about the additional cost associated with credit card payments. The eInvoice Portal will allow you to choose a different fee-free method prior to payment.
Yes, we have carefully reviewed and ensured compliance with all relevant laws and regulations regarding credit card surcharges in our operating regions.
Yes, you have the option to use alternative payments methods such as ACH, wire transfers, debit card and e-check to avoid the credit card surcharge.
No, the surcharge applies uniformly to all credit card transactions to maintain fairness and consistency.
January 2, 2025.
No, the introduction of the credit card surcharge does not affect the pricing or terms associated with other payments.
In B2B (business-to-business) transactions, both credit cards and ACH (Automated Clearing House) payments offer advantages, but they serve different purposes and come with distinct benefits. Here's a comparison of the benefits of credit cards and ACH in the context of B2B transactions:
Benefits of Credit Cards in B2B Transactions |
Benefits of ACH in B2B Transactions: |
Convenience and Speed: |
Lower Transaction Costs: |
Accessible Credit: |
Predictable Timing: |
Global Acceptance: |
Recurring Payments: |
Rewards and Incentives: |
Direct Bank-to-Bank Transfers: |
Expense Tracking: |
Security and Limited Chargebacks: |
Supplier Negotiations: |
Improved Vendor Relationships: |
If you have additional questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to our customer service team at AR@gflesch.com. We are here to assist you and provide any clarification you may need.
Services
If you want to see the latest and greatest in print technology but can’t visit one of our showrooms, GFC now offers virtual product demos. We have high-definition videoconferencing equipment in our product showrooms, making it possible for anyone to get a live, personalized, online demonstration on any print technology we have available. We can give you a one-on-one presentation in full 1080p resolution, fully interactive and with our in-house experts available to answer all your questions. Contact us for more information.
GFC also offers custom and off-the-shelf software solutions for any sized business.
GFC’s imageCARE Managed Print Service (MPS) offers the right combination of hardware, software and preventative maintenance to deliver more cost-effective and efficient print services possible. MPS is designed to reduce the number of prints made by reducing waste and eliminating excessive work for the machines we manage. In addition, GFC offers Onsite Services to provide dedicated mail, print and support staff at your office locations.
Support
You can see your account, see all of your active machines and services, pay an invoice, order supplies, get technical support or contact your sales representative quickly and conveniently through our Customer Portal. If you haven’t set up an account or forgot your username and/or password, Click here.
Yes, we have an app! The myGFC app is the official support app for GFC printers and copiers, providing up-to-date information on customer fleets and helping users set up service calls. It allows GFC customers to have information regarding the status of their equipment at their fingertips and delivers even more responsive service and repair options. GFC customers can download the mobile myGFC app to an Android or Apple device from their device’s App Store.
If you have questions about our products, custom solutions or which solution is best for you, contact one of our representatives. If you need technical support, you can visit our customer portal to talk to us on live chat, or you can contact us by e-mail or phone.
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