Are You Paying Too Much for Credit Card Processing?
Accepting credit cards is essential for most businesses today, but the fees you pay for your merchant account can take a bite out of your profits. Learn how transaction fees are calculated and get tips on negotiating the best merchant account agreement for your business.

Evaluating Merchant Account Providers
Companies that let you process credit cards will accept even homebased and mail order businesses into their merchant programs.  But their fees vary widely. Here's how to evaluate the merchant account providers.

Getting a Merchant Account
If you're hoping to establish a merchant account so you can accept credit card sales, you may be concerned about the application and approval process. Learn what constitutes credit card risk and what other factors merchant companies take into consideration.

Protect Your Business Against Credit Card Fraud
If you sell online or over the telephone, most of your sales are probably credit card transactions. Don't let credit card fraud turn your holiday sales season into a nightmare. Use these tips to spot fraudulent orders before it's too late.

Avoid Credit Card Fraud and Charge Backs
Does your business accept credit cards over the internet? Find out how you can avoid fraud and charge backs. 

Watch Out For Limits on Merchant Account Transactions
If you sell products to consumers, you'll probably do more business in the upcoming holiday season than you did in the rest of the year. But what would happen to that business if your merchant account got shut down? It can happen to you. Here's what you need to know about limits on your merchant account. >>

Don't Accidentally Lose Your Merchant Account! 
Are you sure your merchant account is sufficient for your current business operations? If you are selling something significantly different, or through a different avenue, than when you acquired your merchant account, you could be setting yourself up for big problems! Details >>