Author: Maria Sparagis

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.

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.

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Payment Processing

Why Credit Card Processing Fees Are So High and How To Lower Them

Are you shocked by how much your credit card processor charges each month? You’re not alone. Credit card processing fees have become a big business,

February 10, 2023

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Industry Insights

Niche CBD Products That Will Grow Your Customer Base

Cannabidiol (CBD) is quickly becoming one of the most popular products on the market. From tinctures to edibles, CBD can be found in a variety

February 8, 2023

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Payment Processing

Stripe Closing Accounts for IPO, Is Yours on the List?

Is your online business at risk of being shut down? Many store owners are scrambling after seeing the news that Stripe, one of the world’s

February 3, 2023

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Ecommerce & Growth

Is Dropshipping a Good Business Model in 2023?

Dropshipping was a popular business model during the pandemic and still is today, but is it worth your time and effort in 2023 or should

February 1, 2023

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Industry Insights

Supplement Bundles Will Save Your Failing Sales, Here’s How

If you sell supplements, then you know that optimizing sales, upsells, and cross-sells is essential to success. One of the best ways to do this

January 30, 2023

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