Whether you're just getting started with payments or ready to optimize what you already have, there's a place at the table for you. Independent guidance, no provider affiliations, and a process built around your specific situation.
For businesses accepting digital payments for the first time
“I used to spend so much time having vendors mail in their applications and checks the old fashioned way. The Payment Chef completely streamlined the process by handling everything electronically for a small fee. It’s been a huge time saver and has allowed me to spend more time growing the Haverhill Farmers Market instead of dealing with paperwork.”
Starting a business is hard enough without navigating the complex world of payment processing. The First Course is designed for businesses accepting digital payments for the first time, whether you're a brand new startup or an established business ready to make the leap.
We start with a deep dive into your business: your model, your volume, your goals, and your customers. From there, we build your Chef's Assessment, a clear and actionable written summary of our findings with a tailored set of recommendations to get your payment setup right from day one.
Not sure if you need First Course or Second Seating? Reserve your table and we'll figure it out together.
For established businesses and nonprofits looking to optimize what they already have
You've been accepting payments for a while, but are you confident you're on the right setup? Overpaying on fees, dealing with more declined transactions than you should be, or watching dollars disappear that should have gone to your mission are all signs it's time for a Second Seating.
We conduct a comprehensive evaluation of your current payment operation: rates, fees, contract terms, acceptance methods, and provider fit. Your Chef's Assessment will lay out exactly what we found, what it's costing you, and a clear path forward. That might mean a new provider, new services, or simply changes to how you accept payments.
Already know you need help but not sure where to start? Reserve your table and we'll point you in the right direction.
Something specific in mind? We'll build it to order
“Rebecca transformed my inventory into a system that was organized, logical, and easy to manage. She assigned SKUs to every product and organized my inventory so I always knew what was in stock. She took complete ownership of my Square setup, allowing me to focus on the creative side of my business. I can’t recommend her highly enough.”
Sometimes you don't need a consultation. You need a specific problem solved. The A La Carte offering is for businesses with a targeted payment need: help executing on the recommendations from a prior Chef's Assessment, a payment form design and setup, a custom SKU system, or something else entirely.
Every A La Carte engagement starts with a scoping conversation to make sure we understand exactly what you need. Scope and deliverables are determined together at the start of each project, so there are no surprises. The output is the completed project itself, built to your exact specifications.
Have something specific in mind but not sure if it fits? Reserve your table and let's talk it through.
Every engagement starts with a free intro conversation. From there, we'll propose a scope and investment that fits your situation. No surprises, no pressure.
No sales pitch. No provider commissions. Just an honest conversation about what payments setup is right for your business.
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