How can I accept credit cards?

  There are companies that specialize in setting up small phone or internet companies with credit card billing capabilities. Some examples of these companies are:
[For more companies, search for "Merchant Account" on your favorite search engine.]

You can also use a service like or that manages the credit card business for you.

An alternative to credit cards is to accept checks by fax or by phone. The can set up the process for you.