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Firearm Merchant Accounts - What You Need to Know
Obtaining a Firearm Merchant Account Firearms are a big ticket item. The ability to process credit card payments can make or break a firearms business. However, securing merchant...
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4 Ways Point of Sale Can Improve Your Business
A POS system, or point of sale, offered by merchant services providers, refers to a combination of hardware and software that enables merchants to centralize business operations. A...
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5 credit card processing tips for your business
Payment processing is involved. You're a business owner, not a payment processor so, how are you supposed to know the best way to process? Here are five credit card processing...
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Surcharge vs Cash Discount - What's the Difference?
Surcharge vs Cash Discount - How They Differ There has been a lot of talk about cash discount programs and surcharging recently. Though these two payment processing programs...
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Reduce Your Merchant Services Cost With Cash Discount Program
Reduce Your Merchant Services Cost With Cash Discount Program. Most people are paperless. In fact, many have become so accustomed to paying for goods and services in this manner, ...
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Interchange Plus vs Flat Rate Pricing
Two of the most common payment processing pricing models you will encounter today are flat rate pricing and interchange plus pricing. Here's how they compare and why interchange p...
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Interchange Plus vs Tiered Pricing
Interchange Plus vs Tiered Pricing No one wants to pay more than necessary for credit card processing, which can already eat into profits. When comparing merchant services, it's...
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Payment Processing for Medical Practices
In the healthcare sector, where patient well-being and confidentiality are paramount, the security of financial transactions is critical. This isn't just about processing payments...
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5 Tips for High Risk Merchants 2025
5 Tips for High Risk Merchants If your business is considered high-risk, it can seem impossible to find a payment processing company that will accept you. The truth is getting mer...
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