Jul 22, 2026

How to Sell Merchant Services: A Step-by-Step Guide for Every Merchant Services Sales Agent

If you’re a new Agent in the payments world, congratulations. You’ve chosen an industry with unlimited earning potential and the opportunity to build residual income for life.  But we know that selling merchant services can feel intimidating at first. There are payment terminals, POS systems, interchange fees, gateways, payroll integrations, compliance requirements, and dozens of […]

Latest Posts

Dec 05, 2025

VBV vs Non-VBV: What Business Owners Need to Know About Payment Authentication

In the United States, there were 323,459 cases of credit card fraud in the first half of 2025. Unfortunately, this was a 51% increase from the year before.  Credit card fraud, hacking, and unauthorized transactions aren’t just a problem for consumers. Whenever a card is used for a fraudulent or unauthorized purchase, it can result […]

Dec 03, 2025

eCheck Payment Processing: What It Is and How Long It Takes

In recent years, eCheck payment processing has grown in popularity. This method of making payments is convenient and fast. For merchants, it also offers lower fees and reduced chargeback risks. However, these digital checks can also take a few days to process. The exact timeline depends on bank policies, which batch the payment was processed […]

Dec 02, 2025

Stripe Processing Fees Explained: What Business Owners Really Pay

Businesses turn to Stripe because it offers a fast, convenient way to process payments. However, it is often not clear to businesses exactly how much Stripe is charging for each transaction. Stripe processing fees include flat fees, dispute charges, international fees, and other costs. Additionally, different payment types and channels are charged at different rates.  […]

Dec 01, 2025

NFC Mobile Payments: What They Are and How Businesses Can Use Them

Today, nearly 90% of Americans use some type of contactless payment. In some markets, this figure is even higher. Singapore residents have adopted contactless payments at a rate of 97%. In the United Kingdom, the adoption rate sits at 93.4%.  Near-field communication (NFC) payments are a subset of contactless payments. As NFC technology becomes more […]

Nov 28, 2025

Shopify Payments Suspension: Common Causes And What To Do Next

Many online merchants use Shopify to process payments directly from their store. For most Shopify merchants, Shopify Payments can be an incredibly convenient and streamlined way to accept payments online. However, a suspended Shopify Payments status or a Shopify Payments account hold can be quite a shock for any online business owner. This can bring […]

Nov 27, 2025

How To Check Your Business Credit Score

Your business credit score matters whether you want to take out a loan, buy more inventory on credit, or expand your business. It determines whether you are a low- or high-risk borrower in the eyes of your lenders or vendors. It also impacts the terms you are able to negotiate. For example, a low credit […]

shape