In the service industry, every dollar counts. Whether you’re managing portable sanitation, landscaping, HVAC, or any other field service, your profitability hinges not just on how much you earn — but on how much you keep. One of the most overlooked drains on revenue? Payment processing fees.

Every time a customer pays via credit card or ACH, a portion of that transaction is siphoned off by the processor. These fees, often buried in fine print or disguised as “standard rates,” quietly erode your margins. For small and mid-sized businesses, this can mean thousands of dollars lost annually — money that could be reinvested into growth, staffing, or equipment.

Why Economies of Scale Matter in Payment Processing

Most SaaS platforms integrate with popular payment processors like Stripe, Square, Adyen, or Authorize.Net. While convenient, these providers operate on a one-size-fits-all model that favors their bottom line — not yours. Their pricing structures often include:

• 2.9% + $0.30 per credit card transaction
• $15–$30 dispute fees
• Variable ACH rates that spike with invoice size

These costs add up fast, especially for service businesses with high transaction volumes or large invoices.

That’s where economies of scale come in. SaaS platforms that negotiate better rates and build custom integrations can pass those savings directly to their customers. The result? Lower fees, more transparency, and improved profitability.

Introducing PJR Payments: Built for Service Businesses

At PJR Software, we’ve taken this challenge head-on. By partnering with Fortis Pay, we’ve launched PJR Payments — a payment solution designed specifically for the portable sanitation industry and other service-based operations.

Unlike generic processors, PJR Payments offers:

• Predictable, merchant-friendly pricing
  • 2.89% + $0.15 per credit card transaction
  • ACH at just $2.50 + 0.10% of volume
• Transparent fee structures with no hidden costs
• Chargeback support that actually advocates for you
• A system tailored for operators — not online retailers

This means our customers keep more of their hard-earned revenue, avoid surprise fees, and gain a payment partner that understands their business.

The PJR Software Payment Advantage

With PJR Payments, you’re not just processing transactions — you’re protecting your profits. Our integration with Fortis Pay ensures:

• Lower processing costs
• Fewer surprises
• More money to reinvest into your business

Whether you’re billing for weekly services or managing large contracts, PJR Payments helps you stay lean, competitive, and profitable.

Ready to Take Control of Your Payment Processing?

Stop letting hidden fees eat away at your margins. Discover how PJR Payments can help your service business thrive.

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