If you are a handyman and you are based on the road you might want to think of various methods of accepting payment for your services which could improve your profits quite notably.
Accepting debit cards
If your company doesn't accept debit or credit cards, by providing this service you could help to maximize your profits. Shoppers would prefer to pay for goods or services by debit or credit card. If you operate a mobile business it is usually the case that individuals don't have cash on them in which case you might need to settle for payment by cheque. As banks no longer issue cheque guarantee cards this method of payment is unsecure, a cheque without a guarantee card is no more than a written promise.
Payments by debit or credit card tend to be prompt and secure. If this is a service that your competitors do not supply then your enterprise will also be prominent for its better service. You'll be able to advertise this in local business directories to appeal further to a broader customer base.
Another benefit to accepting card payments is that your buyers can pay for your service on credit; this then will provide your clients the choice of dispersing costs or paying the invoice in their own time.
Larger contracts
Potentially break into larger contracts, target local businesses with recurring work. If you accept card payments you will without any doubt attract these businesses, which may also become a regular supply of work.
The mobile card terminal
If your business is based on the road then you need a mobile card terminal. These terminals are quite similar to the terminals you see in retail outlets, one difference being that they operate remotely. They work in the identical way as any other mobile broadband device. Broadband connections also ensure immediate connections.
Terminals are often rented from your payment processing provider. The cost of merchant acquiring varies depending on whom you decide to provide this service.
Research payment providers
The price for merchant services can vary according to which provider you choose. Independent payment providers will quote rates dependent on the size and turnover of your business. You are required to give details of your business in order for the processor to accurately calculate rates for your business.