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  Jacob Reller

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  Intl' and US merchant account help

  So you've just opened your new business with big hopes. After you have the products showcased, some of your customers start asking if you take credit cards. You decide to ask around and remember that your bank offered you a merchant account when you got set-up with your checking account. Before you go running back to the bank only to find out that they have to refer you out the door, wait a sec.
  
  Why doesn't it make sense to start taking credit cards through your bank?
  
  Your bank gets a "finders fee" for your business, essentially raising the cost for your business to setup with credit cards. It doesn't matter how much you know the clerk or if you have a loan. Unfortunately, you are not going to get a "special price" because of this initial price inflation.
  
  You have the option to research merchant accounts on the internet and you should use it!
  
  Since it's impossible to give you prices without knowing what type of business you run, it's important to talk with a professional who can evaluate your business with you. This could be the difference in $1000's spent.
  
  Once your at this step in your business, we can help.
  
  Start by going to http://www.helpmerchants.com and looking through our product catalog and value added services.
  Here you can find out about gift cards, check guarantee, and merchant accounts.
  
  After you evaluate your business and pick out a machine, fill out our detailed online inquiry form.
  
  An account specialist will review your business and send you all the necessary applications within 24 hours.
  
  We hope this helps you make a better decision when it comes to taking credit and more importantly helps you to make more money at your business.
  
  • 14 Oct 2008, 08:42 am
  Jacob Reller wrote: > So you've just opened your new business with big hopes. After you > have the products showcased, some of your customers start asking if > you take credit cards. You decide to ask around and remember that > your bank offered you a merchant account when you got set-up with > your checking account. Before you go running back to the bank only to > find out that they have to refer you out the door, wait a sec. > > Why doesn't it make sense to start taking credit cards through your > bank? > > Your bank gets a "finders fee" for your business, essentially raising > the cost for your business to setup with credit cards. It doesn't > matter how much you know the clerk or if you have a loan. > Unfortunately, you are not going to get a "special price" because of > this initial price inflation. > > You have the option to research merchant accounts on the internet and > you should use it! > > Since it's impossible to give you prices without knowing what type of > business you run, it's important to talk with a professional who can > evaluate your business with you. This could be the difference in > $1000's spent. > > Once your at this step in your business, we can help. > > Start by going to www.helpmerchants.com and looking through our > product catalog and value added services. > Here you can find out about gift cards, check guarantee, and merchant > accounts. > > After you evaluate your business and pick out a machine, fill out our > detailed online inquiry form. > > An account specialist will review your business and send you all the > necessary applications within 24 hours. > > We hope this helps you make a better decision when it comes to taking > credit and more importantly helps you to make more money at your > business.