Payment Strategy & Operations Insights

Research and practical guidance on payment processing, merchant accounts, fees, gateways, embedded payments, payment software, and ongoing payment operations.

Why Business Owners Should Avoid Cash Discounting Programs

September 14, 2026

cash discount
convenience fee
pricing structures
service fee
surcharging
Merchants
Payments
Business

Cash Discount: 3 Things To Consider

September 14, 2026

cash discount
retail
payments
Payments
Business

How to Cancel a Merchant Services Contract

September 14, 2026

contract
processing contract
Merchant Services
Merchants

Can You Surcharge on Credit Card Purchases?

September 14, 2026

payments
surcharges
credit cards
Merchants
Payments

Business Owners: Here’s What Your Payment Processing Statement Can Tell You

September 13, 2026

processors
statements
processing statements
payment processing
card processing
Merchants
Payments

How to Find the Best Credit Card Processor for Your Business

September 14, 2026

Merchant Services
provider
processing
credit card processing
best credit card processing
Merchants
Payment Processing

Best Credit Card Processing Options for Software Companies

September 13, 2026

payments
saas
software companies
guide
payment processing
Merchants
Payments

Best Credit Card Processing Options for Nonprofits

September 13, 2026

nonprofits
payments
credit card processing
Payments
Merchants

Best Credit Card Processing Options for Franchises

September 13, 2026

credit card processing
payments
franchisee
franchisor
Payments
Merchants
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