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Seasonal Merchant Accounts
If you operate a business that is only open during select times of the year, you may be concerned about signing up for a traditional merchant account. After all, those usually require a monthly transaction minimum that you will not be meeting in your off season. No matter how successful your business is, there is no need to throw money away on unnecessary fees. Sign up, instead, for services specialized to meet the needs of seasonal corporations.
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Ice cream parlors: Many successful ice cream shops operate only during the late spring, summer, and early fall months, leaving their owners free to pursue other things during the winter.
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Craft Fair Sellers: Craft fairs abound during various points throughout the year, leaving some months completely open and others completely booked.
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Christmas and Halloween Shops: Typically open from from mid-September until January 1st, holiday stores go many months without any charges.
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Beachfront Retail: Often limited by the spaces the occupy, retail stores on boardwalks and in beach towns often close down between Labor Day and Memorial Day.
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Landscapers: Lawn care, landscaping, and other maintenance services are busy throughout the summer, but their winter operations often depend on the weather – specifically whether or not there is any snow to remove!
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Fireworks Stands: Selling fireworks is great near the 4th of July and other summer holidays, but not many people go looking for them in the winter.
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Ski and Snowmobile Rentals: Unlike many other seasonal shops, ski and snowmobile stores are the busiest during the coldest weather.
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Nurseries and Tree Farms: If you are selling landscaping products like bushes, trees, and shrubbery, the spring will be your best season. If you have a tree farm, like a cut-your-own Christmas tree stand, you will need to be open and ready to serve during the month of December.
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Contractors and Masons: The nature of construction work is highly dependent on both the weather and the need for service in any given area. A seasonal merchant account is there for you when you need it, and on hold when you do not.
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Outdoor Food Vendors: Hot dog stands, pretzel stands, ice cream stands, and others that set up shop in cities and towns during good weather often close up their carts when tourism slows during the colder months.
No matter what the nature of your seasonal work, we can help you find a credit card processing solution that will meet you needs – with no monthly account or statement fees, and no monthly minimums. We understand that many prosperous operations are only able to make money during specific seasons, dependent on the weather, the product being sold, and the business opportunities that come about only occasionally.
AcceptCreditCards.me values your business as a seasonal merchant. In fact, we will even help you get set up with a method of processing transactions that will allow you to avoid paying monthly equipment rental charges as well. Usually, using the internet or telephone to accept payments by Visa, Master Card, and other major credit cards can circumvent the need for costly card swipe equipment. Touch-tone processing is a great option for seasonal (and low-volume) merchants.
Inquire about a quote today, and see how we can help you make the most of your sales – no matter how many months are your busy months!
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