A retail merchant account is ideal thing to have if you want to pursue bigger opportunities or if you are wishing to expand the business. This can certainly make your business grow to new heights. However one should be careful when choosing a merchant account provider.

So you have taken the leap of faith and started your own business. You have a product or service to sell and you need to get the word out- beyond your current circle of friends, family and business associates. What do you do when you're a great Engineer, Illustrator, Home Health Professional etc, but have no sales background at all?