Local card terminal reseller

Small shops, restaurants, food trucks, salons and market traders who need to take card payments. Your processing partner usually pays you commission.

Commission, often a share of the processing fees on each merchant's card sales, plus sometimes a bonus per new account. Hardware margins may add a little. Income builds slowly as you add merchants.

• Friendly, honest selling
• Explaining fees in plain language
• Follow-up and customer service

• Check whether your processing partner requires you to register or sign an agent agreement
• Card network and PCI security rules: confirm what you must follow when handling terminals and merchant data
• Long equipment leases and hidden fees have caused trouble for merchants, so be clear about terms and read contracts carefully
• Ask your state or city whether you need a business license or sales tax registration
• Commission can be slow and uneven, so don't count on it as steady pay at first

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $200 to $1,500, depending on what you spend on setup, sales materials and any demo equipment. Your processing partner's requirements may also affect what you need to pay for upfront.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $400 to $2,000, depending on how many businesses you sign up and your commission terms. Commission can be slow and uneven, so don't count on it as steady pay at first.

Check whether your processing partner requires you to register or sign an agent agreement, and which card network and PCI security rules apply. Also ask your state or city about a business license or sales tax registration, and read contracts carefully.