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Payment Technology Trends

Green Transactions: How Merchants Can Slash the Environmental Impact of Payments

Here is Beacon Payments' guide to building a truly sustainable payment ecosystem.

October 24, 2025

Fraud Prevention and Security

Chargeback Survival Guide: Causes, The Resolution Process, and Winning Your Disputes

Understanding merchant chargebacks is essential for business survival. It’s not about eliminating them entirely, but about minimizing their frequency and maximizing your win rate when disputes occur.

October 17, 2025

Merchant Services Basics

Merchant Account Qualification: The High-Risk Survival Guide for Business Owners

For many businesses—like a local retail store or a coffee shop—the merchant account qualification process (known as underwriting) is quick and straightforward. But what happens if your business operates in a niche, volatile, or high-risk merchant industry?

October 10, 2025

Merchant Services Basics

Industry Spotlight: Tailoring Merchant Services to Your Business DNA

Here is a breakdown of how the requirements for payment processing differ across four major sectors, and what buyers in each category should demand from a partner like Beacon Payments.

October 08, 2025

Merchant Services Basics

What Happens When You Switch Payment Processors? The Merchant’s Survival Guide

Here is Beacon Payments’ guide to ensuring your business moves smoothly, securely, and legally to a new payment partner.

October 06, 2025

Sales Strategies

How to Grow Your Portfolio with Niche Vertical Targeting

If you want to increase your close rate and build a high-value book of business, niche vertical targeting is one of the smartest ways to do it.

October 04, 2025

Merchant Services Basics

Merchant Accounts for Mobile Auto Detailers and Mechanics

Whether you’re buffing out a scratch in a client’s driveway or fixing a flat on the go, having a reliable mobile payment solution is essential to keep your business running smoothly.

October 02, 2025

Payment Technology Trends

POS vs. Mobile Payment Terminals: What’s Right for Your Business?

Let’s break down the pros, cons, and best fits for each to help you decide.

September 30, 2025

Fraud Prevention and Security

What Happens if Your Business Experiences a Data Breach?

In today’s digital economy, small businesses handle more sensitive payment data than ever before. But what happens if your business experiences a data breach — and how can you recover quickly while minimizing damage?

September 28, 2025

Payment Technology Trends

Credit Card Processing for Home Service Businesses (HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical)

Let’s look at how modern credit card processing can help HVAC, plumbing, and electrical companies operate more efficiently and get paid faster.

September 26, 2025

Sales Strategies

How to Recruit Sub-Agents and Build Your ISO Network

Building a successful ISO (Independent Sales Organization) network isn’t just about signing merchants — it’s about creating a team of motivated sub-agents who can scale your reach, grow your residual income, and expand your brand footprint.

September 24, 2025

Sales Strategies

Top Merchant Verticals to Target (and Why)

Here are some of the top merchant verticals to target — and why they’re perfect for payment professionals.

September 22, 2025

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