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Fraud Prevention and Security

How to Prevent Credit Card Fraud at the Point of Sale

Credit card fraud continues to be one of the biggest challenges facing small businesses today. Fraudulent transactions not only cost merchants money but can also damage their reputation and strain relationships with banks and payment processors.

August 02, 2025

Residual Income and Career Development

Why Selling Merchant Services Is One of the Best Commission-Based Careers

When most people think about commission-based careers, they imagine real estate agents, insurance brokers, or financial advisors, but there’s another field that often flies under the radar yet offers incredible earning potential: selling merchant services.

July 31, 2025

Payment Technology Trends

How to Use POS Data to Make Better Business Decisions

In today’s fast-paced business environment, data is one of your most valuable assets. While most small business owners focus on sales totals and daily revenue, your point-of-sale (POS) system offers far deeper insights.

July 29, 2025

Residual Income and Career Development

How to Start a Payment Processing Company

Starting a payment processing company can be one of the most rewarding business ventures in today’s economy. Every small business, from restaurants and retail shops to e-commerce stores, needs a reliable way to accept credit and debit card payments.

July 26, 2025

Residual Income and Career Development

Understanding Residual Income

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 Reasons Your "Free" Credit Card Terminal is Not Really Free

3 Things to watch out for when you accept a free credit card terminal at your business.

July 18, 2025

Merchant Services Basics

6 Hidden Fees to Watch Out for When Choosing a Credit Card Processor

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

What to Do if You’re Being Charged PCI Non-Compliance Fees

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

How a Cloud-Based POS System Can Simplify Multi-Location Management

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

Supporting Sustainability Through Smarter Payment Solutions

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

How Beacon Agents Built 6-Figure Residuals from Scratch

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

Why Interchange-Plus Pricing Saves You More in the Long Run

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

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