Most business advisors don't specialize in payments — and that creates a gap. Here's what CPAs, attorneys, and commercial bankers should know about how their clients actually get paid.

After 16 years in merchant services and banking, I made the decision to go independent. Here's why I started Fraietta Financial Group — and what that means for the business owners I work with.

Not all business loans are the same — and the wrong product for your situation can cost you. Here's a plain-English breakdown of the main financing options and how to think about which one fits.

Most business owners open a business checking account and never revisit it. Here's what to look for — and what most business owners don't know to ask about.

Payment processing is where most conversations start — but it's one piece of what Fraietta Financial Group does. Here's a plain-English overview of the full range of services available.

Most small business owners who would qualify for an SBA loan don't pursue one because they assume the process is too complicated. Here's a plain-English walkthrough of how they actually work.

Dual pricing programs can eliminate most of your processing costs — or create friction with your customers. Whether they make sense depends on your business. Here's an honest look at how they work and what to consider before signing up.

Most business owners know roughly what they're paying to process credit cards — but when you actually sit down with a statement, it rarely adds up the way you thought. Here's a plain-English guide to what you're looking at and what to question.