Author: Maria Sparagis

Maria Sparagis is President of DirectPayNet, where she's spent over 20 years helping businesses scale to six-, seven-, and eight-figure revenue through optimized payment processing. She works hands-on with business owners to solve merchant account challenges, reduce processing costs, and implement payment strategies that support real growth. Maria is a regular speaker at fintech conferences and writes about practical approaches that help businesses break through revenue plateaus.

How to Overcome the Most Common Issues Marketing Agencies Have When Applying for a Merchant Account

E-commerce is soaring and with it comes an increase in digital advertising and marketing firms that focus on digital promotion. It only makes sense that online marketing agencies use a digital payment option. But contrarily, merchant accounts for small businesses of this nature can be difficult to acquire. We’ll outline the biggest hurdles to overcome, and […]

Payment Processing Challenges and Solutions for eBook Sellers

eBooks are one of the most popular solutions for reading material in 2021. From cookbooks and textbooks to epics and romance novels—you can find a digital book for nearly every printed copy. Even though eBooks are so popular, especially through accessible devices like Kindles (and even eBook apps for smartphones), sellers are still considered high-risk […]

Alternatives to Paypal for Freelancers

Bloggers and other freelancers use Paypal to receive payments for their products and services. While the platform is generally excellent in offering great monetary transactions, it is just as important to take note of its cons that can impose limits in online payments processes. If there was a way to reduce your hassle and time […]

How US-based Websites Can Accept Credit Card Payments in Europe

Gaining traction in the European market is essential for the growth of any global brand. Having a credit card payments processor that accepts international payments is a fundamental asset for your online business. Between local currencies, foreign transaction fees, and exchange rates, there are several aspects of which your e-commerce store needs to maintain awareness all times. And […]

How to Secure Your Career as a Business Coach with a Merchant Account

There’s no doubt that business coaching is a lucrative career. It’s a service that reaches any and all business types. From startups looking for help on maximizing growth to established businesses seeking assistant with staying relevant, there’s always a market. As the world moves furthering into remote and online-only experiences, having an online storefront for […]