by SMG Support | Jun 1, 2026 | Blog, Credit Card Processing, Dual Pricing Credit Card Processing, eCommerce, Merchant Services, Uncategorized
How Modern POS Systems Improve Business Efficiency and Increase Revenue | Bay State Merchant Services Why Smarter Payment Technology Is Becoming Essential for Growing Businesses Running a business today requires more than offering quality products or services—it...
by SMG Support | Apr 29, 2026 | Beyond the Swipe Podcast, Blog
Beyond the Swipe Ep. 3: Building Freedom Through Residual Income with Katherine Perkins In Episode 3 of Beyond the Swipe, Katherine Perkins joins the conversation for an honest and insightful look at balancing work and life in the merchant services industry—and how...
by Jeffrey Wotton | Apr 13, 2026 | Blog, Credit Card Processing, eCommerce
Understanding Credit Card Processing Fees: What Every Business Owner Should Know A clear breakdown of interchange, assessment, and markup fees—and how they impact your bottom line Accepting credit cards is essential for modern businesses, but many owners don’t fully...
by Jeffrey Wotton | Mar 18, 2026 | Beyond the Swipe Podcast, Blog, Merchant Spotlights
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 impact, highlighting the incredible work of the K-9 Relief Fund and the vital role it plays in supporting...
by Jeffrey Wotton | Feb 10, 2026 | Beyond the Swipe Podcast, Blog
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 Bay State Merchant Services, is joined by Tommy Fantom, Northeast Sales Manager, and Dan Pavao, Payment Solutions Consultant, to...
by Jeffrey Wotton | Dec 10, 2025 | Blog, Clover POS Point of Sale Systems, Point of Sale Systems, Restaurant POS Systems
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 volume, and increased pressure on your staff and systems. For many small businesses, it’s the most...
