Most “rate reviews” leave more profit for the processor than you think. I recently helped a restaurant that thought their rates were good until I found over 1% in markup and cut it by another 0.50%. The difference? Having someone who knows the game.

Flat rate pricing sounds simple—until you realize what it’s really costing you. Most small businesses are overpaying on 75–85% of transactions without even knowing it. This post breaks down how flat rate models work, why they’re so popular with processors, and how that simplicity might be draining your profits.

More and more businesses are passing credit card fees to customers—but why are processors pushing this harder than anything else they sell? If it saves the business money, doesn’t that mean the processor earns less? Not quite. In most cases, it means the processor earns more. A lot more. Learn how this trend is being used to quietly increase profit margins and what you can do to protect yourself.

They were paying over $10,800 a month in processing fees — and didn’t even know it. After one negotiation, their fees dropped by more than $2,400. No new system. No switch. Just someone finally paying attention.

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Most business owners get bombarded with calls the moment they upload a statement online. At Trailblaze, that doesn’t happen. We give you a clear breakdown of your fees, typically same day, with no pressure and no sales pitch. Everything stays private. If you need help, we’ll guide the negotiation for you. No processor switch required.

Some business owners think they’re already getting a good deal. Others are hesitant to dig into something they don’t fully understand. But the biggest reason people don’t take action? Insecurity. We break down why so many great business owners feel stuck when it comes to credit card processing—and how Trailblaze helps change that.

Most business owners don’t fully understand their processing statement — and that’s not their fault. Trailblaze monitors your fees every month so you don’t have to.