I want to start a party plan business, where I direct sell chocolate to customers at chocolate sampling parties.
If customers want to pay by credit card, how do I go about organising this?

If you get a website, you can get an interface to PayPal. Then people can just make the purchases through your website.

PayPal is a good option if you're just starting out because you do not have the fees of a merchant account and there is no contract. With PayPal, you only pay when you get paid. With a merchant account, your paying fees each month regardless of whether or not you actually make money.

Good luck!
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