Merchant Services Basics
Not all merchant accounts are created equal—especially when it comes to pricing structures. If you’re a business owner, it’s critical to understand how your processor charges you so you can avoid overpaying and better manage your bottom line.
May 12, 2025
Payment Technology Trends
Whether you’re running a retail shop, a restaurant, or a service-based business, a full-featured POS system can streamline operations, improve customer experience, and drive revenue growth.
May 09, 2025
Merchant Services Basics
In this post, we’ll explore what the move toward a cashless economy means, the types of cashless payments your business should be ready to accept, and how to smoothly transition.
May 06, 2025
Payment Technology Trends
In this post, we’ll break down what integrated payments are, how they work, and why they can make a big difference in how efficiently your business runs.
May 01, 2025
Sales Strategies
At Beacon Payments, we’ve trained hundreds of agents and helped many build thriving, long-term careers in credit card processing. If you’re just getting started, here are some prospecting tips for new merchant services agents to help you hit the ground running.
April 26, 2025
Merchant Services Basics
At Beacon Payments, we help merchants understand their options and implement compliant pricing strategies. In this post, we’ll break down what a credit card surcharge is, how it works, and whether it’s legal in your state.
April 22, 2025
Payment Technology Trends
In this post, we’ll break down the difference between payment gateways and payment processors, how they work together, and what you need to know to make smart decisions for your business.
April 17, 2025
Merchant Services Basics
In this post, we’ll break down how processing fees work, how they impact your bottom line, and what you can do to minimize their effect on your profit margins.
April 15, 2025
Merchant Services Basics
At Beacon Payments, we believe in helping business owners understand exactly what they’re being charged—and how to avoid overpaying. In this post, we’ll explain what a non-qualified rate is, why it happens, and how to avoid it to save money on your processing fees.
April 08, 2025
Merchant Services Basics
At Beacon Payments, we help merchants understand and implement pricing strategies that make sense for their business. In this article, we’ll break down the pros and cons of cash discounting so you can decide if it’s right for you.
March 25, 2025
Merchant Services Basics
At Beacon Payments, we help merchants eliminate unnecessary fees and stay compliant with industry standards. In this post, we’ll explain what PCI compliance is, why non-compliance fees exist, and most importantly—how to avoid them.
March 18, 2025
Merchant Services Basics
At Beacon Payments, we help businesses of all sizes set up reliable, transparent merchant accounts that power seamless payments. In this article, we’ll break down what a merchant account is, how it works, and why your business needs one.
March 11, 2025