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About the Author
Brookside Payments
Brookside Payments brings 20+ years of merchant services experience to small and mid-size businesses. We specialize in interchange-plus pricing and dual pricing programs — two of the most transparent pricing models available — with no long-term contracts, no hidden fees, and a local representative who picks up the phone. Our focus is simple: help merchants understand exactly what they're paying and why, then structure a merchant account that works in their favor. Every business deserves honest advice, whether they end up working with us or not.
Published Articles
Business Growth · June 5, 2026
She Tripled Her Coffee Sales in a Quarter. Then Her Processor Froze the Cash.
Business Growth Selam Coffee Sold Out in a Weekend. Then the Processor Froze the Money. Saba Tesfaye started Selam Coffee…
Risk & Fraud Prevention · June 4, 2026
The Worst Credit Card Terminal Leasing Companies — and How to Get Out of One
Risk & Fraud Prevention The Equipment Costs $300. The Lease Costs $7,000. The terminal on the counter cost the leasing…
Human Nature · June 4, 2026
They Handed Renata a Free Terminal. The Rate Behind It Cost Her $3,100 a Year.
Human Nature Renata’s Terminal Was Free. The Rate Behind It Was Not. When Renata Vasquez opened Vela & Vine, a…
Human Nature · June 3, 2026
Bob Switched to Square for the Simplicity. A $14,000 Hold Sent Him Back.
A Hold He Never Saw Coming The Order That Froze By the time Bob Flanagan finished switching back to a…
Human Nature · June 3, 2026
Dani’s Bar Ran 7,000 Tabs a Month. Seven Cents a Swipe Cost Her $6,000 a Year.
A Statement That Didn’t Add Up Dani Never Thought of Bar Payment Processing as a Line She Could Control Dani…
Industry Insights · June 2, 2026
Property Tax Payment Problems: What Residents Complain About and How to Fix It
The Call Every Office Knows When a Taxpayer Says “I Paid — Why Do I Still Owe?” Donna, the deputy…
Industry Insights · June 2, 2026
Government Payment Portal: The Standalone Way to Accept Payments
For Treasurers and Finance Directors The Third Way to Take a Government Payment Most guidance on collecting tax and utility…
Industry Insights · June 1, 2026
Government Payment API: Real-Time Posting and the PCI Trap
The Live-Integration Model What an API Setup Does That a Portal Alone Can’t A government payment API is the live…
Industry Insights · June 1, 2026
Electronic Bill Presentment: How Tax Offices Collect Online
How Online Collections Actually Work The Model Most Tax and Utility Offices Already Run On Electronic bill presentment is how…
Industry Insights · May 31, 2026
5 Government Payment Processor Complaints Treasurers, Tax Collectors and Finance Directors Know Too Well
The Buyer’s View The Government Payment Processor Complaints Treasurers Don’t Post Online Most government payment processor complaints never reach a…