52 free courses and still growing — covering processing fees, POS systems, contracts, compliance, and your rights as a business owner. Plus a community where merchants share what they know, ask questions, and help each other make better decisions.
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Every course is built around problems merchants actually face — not theory. Find your industry and start learning what your processor never explained.
How interchange works, pricing models, how to read your statement, and how to calculate your effective rate in 60 seconds.
CoreCash discount, dual pricing, and surcharging explained — what they are, how they work, the rules, and what real businesses experience when they implement them.
CoreToast, SkyTab, Square, QuickBooks — which platforms lock you into above-market rates and what the alternatives are.
CorePOS comparisons, Toast & SkyTab deep dives, dual pricing math, kiosk ROI data, and the hardware setup for every restaurant type.
IndustryHow QuickBooks payment processing works, what it actually costs, field management software options, and alternative payment setups for service businesses.
IndustryTab management, high-volume terminal setups, taproom POS systems, and why dual pricing works perfectly in bar culture.
IndustryProcessing discrimination, firearms-friendly processors, ATF-compliant POS systems, and range revenue optimization.
IndustryFSA/HSA acceptance, HIPAA-compliant payments, patient payment plans, and practice management integrations.
IndustryHow to fight disputes, prevent friendly fraud, and stay below the thresholds that trigger account reviews.
ProtectionCompliant payment methods, ACH and PIN debit solutions, dispensary POS systems, and cash management strategies.
NewFuel and inside sales dual pricing, fleet cards, EBT optimization, and c-store POS systems that work with any processor.
NewCollection agencies, credit repair, vape shops, travel, nutraceuticals, and more — processing solutions for industries others won't touch.
NewPlus 40 more courses covering retail, e-commerce, auto dealers, salons, gyms, hotels, food trucks, nonprofits, law firms, wholesale, and more.
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Go straight to the courses that matter to your business. Restaurant owner? Start there. Contractor? Gym owner? Gun shop? Every industry has its own playbook.
Every course ends with clear takeaways you can use immediately. Got questions? The community is there. Other business owners who've been through it are happy to share what worked for them.
The courses give you the knowledge. The community gives you the conversations, the comparisons, and the confidence to make the right call for your business.
"I've spent my career in the payments industry and the one thing that's always bothered me is how little education is available to business owners. The Merchant Playbook is my way of fixing that."
Every industry has unique payment challenges. We wrote a course for each one — covering the terminology, the technology, the common mistakes, and the best practices that actually matter for your type of business.
The Merchant Playbook is the resource that should have existed years ago. Real education on payment processing, written for business owners, not salespeople. Free courses, real community, no agenda.
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