Merchant Services
My projects tend to move in complementary waves. When I was asked to design a medical office, that led to several more medical office projects. I was asked to design a dental office, and within the next six months, I was contracted to complete eight more dental offices.
This wave also happens when I start on a restaurant or bar project. Before I know it, the next several months will be filled with appointments with the Health Department and Building & Safety, bringing someone’s dreams to life.
When I handed over the approved building plans to a new restaurant owner, I often asked how else I could help them. A question that arose more often than expected was whether I had connections with local merchant processors.
At the time, I didn’t, but that soon would change. I was working on a banquet hall project, and as luck would have it, the owner’s son had a merchant processing business. I explained that I wanted to offer my design clients credit card processing and merchant services as a convenience.
He told me he’d teach me the business if I took a UNPAID internship. Knowledge is power, so I quickly replied with an exuberant YES. The work wave would always ebb and flow, and when the project demand slowed down, I interned with this local merchant processor to learn the trade.
My Boutique Merchant Service Company is marketed under VCCP Merchant Services. What does VCCP stand for? VCCP stands for Vegan Credit Card Processing. Being a 30+ year vegan, I thought it would be a FUN way to differentiate myself in what many consider to be the bland and slightly boring Merchant Service marketplace.
My passion is helping businesses be successful! As a Merchant Service Broker, I find it EXCITING when I can perfectly pair the needs of a company with the perfect merchant processor, POS system, and professional payment options.
If you have an existing business, please let me give you a free quote. You may find yourself with new processing equipment AND a lower price.
If you’re starting your business from scratch, I can steer you in the right direction. If you need a website, I can help with that too.
I look forward to helping you with your Merchant Service and Credit Card Processing needs.
Cheers!
Alan Pinel – Alpine Design