Meet NMI, the payments technology company behind our merchant setup. Explore its history, partner network, and why Eric chose it—with graphics and an optional narrated overview.
Weekly AI News and Regional Impact ReportCoverage: October 4–10, 2026 · Prepared October 10, 2026 Listen to the short overview Editorial promise This report starts in Augusta and works outward: the CSRA, Georgia, the United States, then the world. Each Read more
What surcharging and cash discounting mean, how they differ, and what to confirm before you offer either.
How a dedicated merchant account differs from an aggregator account, and what to ask before you choose.
A plain-English look at how interchange-plus pricing works and what to check on your next card processing statement.
A flat rate feels simple, but it can hide what the banks and card networks actually charge. See one $50 debit sale side by side, and why a free statement audit comes first.
Weekly AI News and Regional Impact ReportCoverage: September 27–October 3, 2026 · Prepared October 8, 2026 Listen to the short overview Editorial promise This report starts in Augusta and works outward: the CSRA, Georgia, the United States, then the world. Read more
Weekly AI News and Regional Impact ReportCoverage: September 20–26, 2026 · Prepared September 28, 2026 Listen to the short overview Editorial promise This report starts in Augusta and works outward: the CSRA, Georgia, the United States, then the world. Each Read more
A plain-language comparison of NMI Customer Vault references and network tokens for repeat payments, with fit, limits, and consent questions.
When an Augusta area ecommerce business might evaluate Kount powered screening and how to measure fraud and lost legitimate orders.