Learn the truth behind five common merchant services myths involving banks, processing rates, debit and credit card fees, payment providers, and merchant contracts. Understand what small business owners should check before choosing or switching processors.
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What Are Merchant Services? How Payments, Fees, and Providers Work
Merchant services include the tools and financial relationships that help businesses accept credit cards, debit cards, and other electronic payments. Learn how payment processing works, who handles transactions, what fees to expect, and how to choose the right payment setup for your small business.
The History of Credit Card Processing: Then and Now
Follow the history of credit card processing from paper sales slips and telephone authorization to magnetic stripes, electronic terminals, EMV chip cards and contactless payments. Learn the major milestones and how each changed payment acceptance for merchants.
6 Best Sales Podcasts to Improve Your B2B Sales Skills
Explore six must-hear sales podcast episodes for B2B professionals. Learn better prospecting, discovery, buyer communication, follow-up, and sales development skills with direct episode links and practical exercises.
5 Best Sales Books to Boost Your B2B Sales Skills
Five carefully selected B2B sales books covering prospecting, discovery, insight-led conversations, negotiation, and new business development. Includes direct publisher links, comparisons, practical exercises, and a five-week reading plan.
7 Powerful Active Listening Skills for Better Sales
Better sales conversations start with better listening. Discover seven active listening techniques, practical discovery questions, merchant examples, and a simple framework for understanding customers before recommending a solution.
How to Generate B2B Sales Leads on LinkedIn: 8 Steps
Learn how to generate B2B sales leads on LinkedIn with an eight-step process for identifying target accounts, researching decision-makers, building professional relationships, following up appropriately, and measuring results. Includes example messages, a practical weekly plan, and a lead qualification worksheet.
10 Hidden Small Business Costs and How to Budget for Them
Discover 10 hidden small business costs that can strain your budget, including permits, insurance, payroll, software, repairs, payment fees and taxes. Includes practical examples, a monthly budget worksheet, and a plan for handling irregular expenses.