Thinking about accepting credit cards at your business? This 8-step guide walks you through everything you need to know to set up credit card processing the right way with transparency, confidence, and no industry jargon. Whether you run a repair shop, boutique, or local service business, you'll learn how to avoid common traps, compare providers, and take control of your payments. Proud Star Payment Solutions breaks it all down with practical advice and real talk every Texas business owner can trust.

Confused by your monthly processing statement? You’re not alone and you might be overpaying without even knowing it. In this video, we break down how to understand every line of your credit card statement, spot hidden fees, calculate your true effective rate, and unlock savings you didn’t know were possible. Learn the difference between pricing models, uncover costly mistakes like PCI non-compliance and “miscellaneous” fees, and discover how reviewing your statement can lead to real profit recovery. #SmallBusinessTips #PaymentProcessing #ProfitProtection #TexasBusiness #ProudStarPayments

Think You’re Paying 2.5% to Process Cards? Think Again. Most business owners focus on their quoted processing rate, but hidden fees and fine print often tell a very different story. In this video, we break down how to calculate your true effective rate—the real cost you’re paying per transaction—and show you why understanding it could save you thousands every year. ✅ Step-by-step explanation ✅ Real-world example ✅ No fluff, no jargon—just clarity Because in Texas, we believe in doing business the honest way. Let’s pull back the curtain and protect your profits. 🔗 Watch video to understand how to calculate your Effective Rate 🔗 Schedule Your FREE Statement Analysis with Proud Star

Are hidden fees silently draining your profits? In this fast-paced explainer video, Proud Star Payment Solutions exposes what Texas business owners need to know about credit card processing charges—from sneaky setup costs and vague monthly fees to hidden batch and PCI compliance penalties. Discover how your effective rate may be much higher than advertised, learn what terms to watch for in your merchant statement, and get actionable tips to safeguard your margins. If you're ready to trade confusion for clarity and reclaim your profits, book your free statement analysis and let’s build something Proud—and profitable—together.

Discover four credit card payment solutions tailored to your business—Cash Discounting, Flat Rate, Surcharge, and Interchange Plus. At Proud Star Payment Solutions, we’ll help you choose what fits best so you can grow with confidence. Stay tuned as we dive deeper in the next four videos.

Tired of paying credit card fees? In this video, we break down how Cash Discounting works—and how it can help your business keep more of every sale. Learn how Proud Star Payment Solutions makes it simple, compliant, and customer-friendly.

Looking for simple, predictable credit card processing? This video explains how Flat Rate Pricing works and why it might be the right fit for your business. Proud Star Payment Solutions makes it easy to understand your costs—and plan with confidence.

Curious about passing credit card fees to your customers—legally and transparently? In this video, we break down how Surcharge Processing works, where it’s allowed, and how Proud Star Payment Solutions helps you implement it the right way.

Want ultimate transparency in your credit card processing costs? This video explains how Interchange Plus Pricing works—and why it can lead to big savings for the right businesses. At Proud Star Payment Solutions, we break it down in simple terms so you can choose with confidence.