Merchant Services Blog
Understanding Credit Card Processing Fees: What Every Business Owner Should Know
A clear breakdown of interchange, assessment, and markup fees—and how...
Beyond the Swipe Ep. 2: Supporting Those Who Serve – Spotlight on the K-9 Relief Fund
In Episode 2 of Beyond the Swipe, we shift the focus from transactions to...
Beyond the Swipe | Ep. 1: Welcome to the World of Merchant Services
In the premiere episode of Beyond the Swipe, host John Perkins, CEO of...
Preparing for the Holiday Season: How to Optimize Your Payment and POS Setup for Peak Volume
The holiday season brings a surge in customer traffic, higher transaction...
How Restaurants Can Save Big with Smarter POS Systems and Dual Pricing
In today’s competitive restaurant landscape, every dollar counts. Rising...
Why Unified Ordering & Delivery Integration Is a Game Changer for Restaurant POS Systems
As diners increasingly expect seamless online ordering, delivery, and...
Merchant Spotlight: New England House of Pizza – Hyannis, MA
New England House of Pizza – Hyannis, MA For over 40 years, New England...
How Modern POS Systems Are Revolutionizing Restaurants
Running a successful restaurant goes beyond crafting delicious dishes—it...
How Modern Restaurant POS Systems Transform Dining Experiences
Running a successful restaurant today requires more than just delicious...
Security & Compliance Lingo: EMV, PCI DSS, Tokenization, Encryption, AVS — What Merchants Should Know
Why this mattersSecurity terms are not just jargon — they define what you...
Understanding Pricing Models & Fee Structures: Flat-Rate, Interchange-Plus, and Tiered Explained (with examples)
OverviewProcessing fees materially impact margins. The main pricing...
Merchant Services & POS Glossary: The Terms You’ll See on Statements, Contracts, and Support Calls
Why learning the lingo helpsUnderstanding the most common terms in...
Fully-Integrated vs Semi-Integrated POS: What Small Businesses Need to Know
Why it mattersIntegration choice affects security scope, implementation...
Merchant Spotlight: TrueBounce, Inc.
Innovating Basketball Backboard Manufacturing in New Bedford In this...
Understanding Chargeback Protection: Safeguarding Your Small Business Payments
For small businesses, chargebacks can be more than just an...
Understanding Encryption and Tokenization: Essential Tools for Small Business Payment Security
In today’s digital economy, safeguarding customer payment information is...
Merchant Spotlight: The Bradford Guest House Provincetown, RI
Historic charm and modern comfort in the heart of Provincetown Welcome to...
Comparing Flat-Rate vs. Interchange-Plus Pricing Models
One of the most confusing aspects of payment processing for small...