Owned, Rented or Leased: What Are Your Card Terminal Options?
Owned, rented or leased? What each card terminal option means, why leases can catch owners off guard, and the questions to ask before you choose.
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Short guides for business owners on reading statements, comparing fees, and choosing a setup that fits. No jargon, no pressure.
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What Is a PCI Non-Compliance Fee? A Plain Guide for Small Business Owners
Seeing a PCI non-compliance fee on your card processing statement? What it is, why it shows up, and the steps that can make it stop.
Before You Sign: 9 Questions to Ask Any Merchant Services Provider
Before you sign a card processing agreement, ask these 9 questions about fees, contracts, equipment, deposits and support.
Cash Discount vs. Credit Surcharge: A Plain-English Guide for Restaurants, Auto Body Shops and Retailers
Cash discount and credit surcharging both move card costs to checkout, but they work differently and follow different rules. Here's what owners should know.
How to Read Your Credit Card Processing Statement (Without a Headache)
A plain-English guide for restaurant, auto body, and retail owners: which numbers on your processing statement matter, and what to ask about your fees.
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