A Merchant Account is Crucial
From: forbes.com
Whether you're a traditional brick-and-mortar business or an
Internet start-up, it's unlikely that you're able to do business
without accepting credit and debit cards from customers as a
means of payment. New restrictions on the amount of money that
major credit card companies are allowed to charge to merchants
who accept debit cards are making it possible for consumers to
use their plastic not only for major purchases, but also for
everyday banalities like a cup of coffee or a cheeseburger, and
credit card use will only become easier and more common as
increased security and better technology come into play. Your
merchant accounts are your connection to the banks that
interface directly with credit card providers, so it's very
important that you maintain a good understanding of credit card
processing and the mechanism of m
erchant accounts.