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Part of running an online business is the ability to accept card payments. Luckily, there’s a simple way to begin accepting online credit card payments. You can choose a third-party payment service provider such as Stripe or PayPal and do away with an extensive application process or credit check. However, many customers have complained about sudden account holds or even account suspensions from Stripe and PayPal without warning or explanation. A better option is to set up a merchant account. It can be more time-consuming to set up but will likely end up costing you less down the road. As you can see, there are pros and cons to each type of payment system. By being aware of how credit card processing works, you can make an informed decision about the most effective way to accept credit card payments, while delivering a seamless experience to your clients. Tune in to this episode for a quick guide to choosing your payment solution. “Prevention is the best recourse.” - Maria SparagisConnect with Maria:Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.comDirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagisFacebook: https://web.facebook.com/directpaynetInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/directpaynetTwitter: https://twitter.com/mariasparagisPinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/directpaynet

A lot of merchants see chargebacks as an unavoidable cost of doing business. You may not realize it, but chargebacks can significantly impact your business if you're not paying attention. However, many chargebacks can be prevented if you have the right strategy. Good chargeback management incorporates chargeback prevention with battling illegitimate chargebacks while also taking steps to avoid future disputes. You can even reduce chargebacks by 40% or more with a few simple tweaks using the tools available to you as a merchant. In today's episode, we're going to talk about the tools that will help you reduce chargebacks, prevent losses, recover revenue, and protect your business. So let's dive in. “Know your numbers.” - Maria SparagisConnect with Maria:Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.comDirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagisFacebook: https://web.facebook.com/directpaynetInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/directpaynetTwitter: https://twitter.com/mariasparagisPinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/directpaynet

The entire idea of being an entrepreneur is to be your own boss and do things your way. As a result, you might find it hard to delegate your business operations to someone else. But if you constantly find yourself exhausted at the end of the day, it might be time for you to get help so you can focus on the core aspects of your business. Hiring an Operations Manager or a Project Manager could be a great strategy to help you maximize your business and reach its full potential. So how do you choose the right person? Get the answer in today’s conversation with Maria and her guest, Michele Lambert, an innovative marketing strategist, online business manager, and the creator of BellaCreatives LLC. Michele’s expertise is in optimizing business operations and establishing SOPs, functioning both as an advisor and Operations Manager. Whether you're ready to start, grow or scale your online business and marketing plan or just want to connect with more like-minded entrepreneurs, you can connect with Michele at Michele@BellaCreatives.com.“Any good ops person can bring the management of a business down to a few hours a week.” - Michele LambertConnect with Michele:Email: Michele@BellaCreatives.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-lambert-66792395/Connect with Maria:Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.comDirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagisFacebook: https://web.facebook.com/directpaynetInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/directpaynetTwitter: https://twitter.com/mariasparagisPinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/directpaynet

Today’s episode is short and to the point, packed with information and valuable tips to help make small changes to your payment processing, leading you to save money and convert more sales. We’re focusing on the checkout page. But before you start changing anything, make sure you have a clear understanding of the issues that you should look out for. Tune in for some reliable tips to improve your sales conversion while providing a better customer experience at checkout. “If somebody wants to buy, make sure you convert them and give them what they're looking for.” - Maria SparagisConnect with Maria:Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.comDirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagisFacebook: https://web.facebook.com/directpaynetInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/directpaynetTwitter: https://twitter.com/mariasparagisPinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/directpaynet

If you google "how to make money online," you'll come up with pages of results. Yes, there are legitimate and profitable ways to make money online. From freelance digital nomads to online marketers to startup entrepreneurs, there are plenty of ideas you can try as long as you have a laptop and internet connection.  Among the many opportunities to make money online, a few jump out as the most lucrative, and copywriting is one of them. But you don't become a highly paid copywriter overnight.  If you want to know how to jumpstart your freelance copywriting career, tune in to this episode and learn from Gurleen Singh, a freelance copywriter who made it big in just 18 months. She studied Human Kinetics to become a Physical Therapist, then decided to pursue copywriting when she saw an ad on Instagram. Listen to Gurleen's story and get the help and motivation you need to succeed.“If you want to shoot your career forward, network with the right people.” - Gurleen SinghResources:Stefan Georgi's The RMBC Method for Better Copy: https://www.stefanpaulgeorgi.com/the-rmbc-method-for-better-copy/Connect with Gurleen:Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/gurleenwritesConnect with Maria:Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.comDirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagisFacebook: https://web.facebook.com/directpaynetInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/directpaynetTwitter: https://twitter.com/mariasparagisPinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/directpaynet

Selling a product or service does not end when your customer enters their payment information at check out. There's a lot that goes on in the backend which your merchant account provider does for you. So how do you choose which merchant account provider is the best for your type of business? Pricing can be a critical factor in selecting a merchant account provider, especially when you're on a budget, but there are other things you need to consider. And if you're serious about keeping your expenses to a minimum, you must pay close attention to the most common fees and determine which ones you can avoid. In today's episode, Maria will walk you through the merchant account pricing structures, incidental expenses, and simple things you can do to save money while running your business. “Not all merchant accounts are created equal.” - Maria SparagisConnect with Maria:Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.comDirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagisFacebook: https://web.facebook.com/directpaynetInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/directpaynetTwitter: https://twitter.com/mariasparagisPinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/directpaynet

You thought your business was running smoothly after a successful launch. Your payment processing set up with Stripe was quick and didn’t cost anything upfront. The first few credit card transactions worked fine -- then you wake up one morning unable to process payments. Next, you get an email saying Stripe suspended your account. Just like that. No warning, no explanation. Worse, they put a hold on your funds for the next 90 to 180 days in case someone files a chargeback. What should you do? In today's episode, Maria walks you through the necessary steps to get your business going if this situation happens to you. “Getting a direct merchant account from a provider like DirectPaynet is your best option.” - Maria SparagisConnect with Maria:Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.comDirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagisFacebook: https://web.facebook.com/directpaynetInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/directpaynetTwitter: https://twitter.com/mariasparagisPinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/directpaynet

What is it about music that makes it so appealing? Music is a creative language that allows humans to express emotions. Can you imagine a party or a movie without music? Probably not. So it's not surprising that music education is a great business opportunity. Today’s guest is Jonathan Boyd,  a passionate musician who built his business, Breakthrough Guitar, to help people enjoy music. Tune in to hear Jonathan and Maria talk about what goes on behind the scenes of a 7-figure business and how to craft great offers. Expect to learn about analogies and metaphors and how they can make you think about music and living your best life.“Every human knows what sounds make them feel good.” - Jonathan BoydResources:Get Jonathan’s FREE Course: https://breakthroughguitar.com/author/jlboyduab-edu/The Millionaire Fastlane: Crack the Code to Wealth and Live Rich for a Lifetime by MJ DeMarco: https://www.amazon.com/Millionaire-Fastlane-Crack-Wealth-Lifetime/dp/0984358102Wink and Grow Rich by Roger Hamilton: https://books.google.com.ph/books/about/Wink_and_Grow_Rich.html?id=2LjpAAAACAAJ&redir_esc=yConnect with Jonathan:Website: https://breakthroughguitar.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BreakthroughGuitar/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakthrough.guitar/Connect with Maria:Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.comDirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagisFacebook: https://web.facebook.com/directpaynetInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/directpaynetTwitter: https://twitter.com/mariasparagisPinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/directpaynet

When you want to communicate something about your brand or sell a product, email marketing is one of the most common ways to do so. A well-crafted message can have a profound impact on your customers, potentially leading them to make a purchase. But with people receiving more and more emails every day, it can be challenging to stand out in cluttered inboxes. There's a huge possibility that your emails could end up in the spam folder or promo tab, never to be seen. How do you navigate this challenge? Today you'll get a chance to learn from the 'Email Paramedic' Troy Ericson. Troy is known as the 'Email Paramedic' for his ability to revive dead email lists & turn them into 6 figure per month machines. His company has generated over $20MM for his clients through email copywriting, list management, and deliverability services. In short, he's a pro at finding every missing penny on your email list.“ Everybody should just jump onto things and try them. ” - Troy EricsonResources:Learn Troy's Secret to Increase Open Rates: https://www.emailparamedic.com/Steal every Secret to scaling an Email List to $100k+/mo: https://www.leadparamedic.com/secrets1Connect with Troy:Website: https://www.troyericson.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yosoytroy/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troyericson/Connect with Maria:Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.comDirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagisFacebook: https://web.facebook.com/directpaynetInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/directpaynetTwitter: https://twitter.com/mariasparagisPinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/directpaynet

With the surge in e-commerce and more people having access to the internet, it becomes easier for businesses to reach international markets. Thus, selling all over the world may not be far from any entrepreneur's dream. But there are a few simple things you have to prepare for when entering the global market trade. Whether you’re selling physical goods or digital products, you’ll get a lot of valuable information from this episode. Stay tuned and learn how Maria and DirectPaynet can help you navigate the global market. “By opening up your markets and offering your products to different markets, you can actually increase revenue quite a bit.” - Maria SparagisConnect with Maria:Maria Sparagis Website: http://mariasparagis.comDirectPayNet Website: https://directpaynet.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasparagisFacebook: https://web.facebook.com/directpaynetInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/directpaynetTwitter: https://twitter.com/mariasparagisPinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/directpaynet