Residual Income and Career Development
Residual income is a term that often pops up in financial discussions, but what exactly does it mean? Simply put, residual income refers to the money you continue to earn after the initial effort or investment has been made.
July 24, 2025
Merchant Services Basics
3 Things to watch out for when you accept a free credit card terminal at your business.
July 18, 2025
Merchant Services Basics
At Beacon Payments, we believe in transparency. So here’s a breakdown of six common hidden fees you should watch out for when evaluating a credit card processor.
July 16, 2025
Merchant Services Basics
At Beacon Payments, we believe in helping business owners keep more of their money. Here’s everything you need to know about PCI non-compliance fees—and what to do if you’re being charged them.
July 01, 2025
Payment Technology Trends
Whether you’re running a growing restaurant group, a retail chain, or a franchise operation, switching to a cloud-based POS gives you real-time visibility, centralized control, and simplified operations—all from one platform.
June 14, 2025
Payment Technology Trends
In this blog post, we’ll explore how eco-friendly payment solutions are transforming the industry, and how sales agents and merchants alike can use these tools to stand out and support environmental goals.
June 12, 2025
Residual Income and Career Development
If you’re wondering what’s really possible in this industry, these agent stories offer a look behind the scenes. These are real people who built real businesses—starting with no book, no clients, and no merchant services experience.
June 10, 2025
Merchant Services Basics
In this post, we’ll break down what interchange-plus pricing is, how it works, and why it can save your business more money over time compared to other models.
June 07, 2025
Residual Income and Career Development
In this post, we’ll break down the side hustle vs. full-time ISO agent paths, comparing lifestyle, income potential, and what to expect based on your time commitment.
June 05, 2025
Sales Strategies
At Beacon Payments, we’ve seen firsthand how successful agents use local business communities to grow their portfolios. In this post, we’ll show you how to tap into the power of networking groups and give you real-world examples of where to start.
June 03, 2025
Fraud Prevention and Security
At Beacon Payments, we work with merchants every day to reduce chargebacks and protect hard-earned revenue. In this post, we’ll explain what chargebacks are, why they happen, and most importantly, how you can prevent them.
June 01, 2025
Residual Income and Career Development
At Beacon Payments, we specialize in helping agents build sustainable income through our ISO program. In this post, we’ll break down the key differences between ISO programs and direct sales jobs—and help you decide which model is right for you.
May 31, 2025