Chad Deatherage

Chad is a serial entrepreneur and founded Payment Savvy in 2011 armed with the goal of providing high-risk establishments with a pioneering and tailored payment processing solution that allows them to flourish. Having decades of knowledge in the financial services and debt recovery industries, he ensures every client receives the same level of expertise, resourcefulness, and strategic vision no matter the size of the organization. Always willing to push the envelope, Chad’s forward-thinking and leadership skills are responsible for Payment Savvy being on the map as an industry-leading payment processor.

5 Must-Haves For CBD Payment Acceptance

By Chad Deatherage / March 9, 2022 / Comments Off on 5 Must-Haves For CBD Payment Acceptance

CBD and hemp businesses have a unique set of challenges when it comes to payment processing. Because CBD is still classified as a Schedule I drug by the federal government,…

Creating a Secure High-Risk Merchant Account in 2022

By Chad Deatherage / January 26, 2022 / Comments Off on Creating a Secure High-Risk Merchant Account in 2022

Along with COVID-19 came a sharp increase in cybercrime. Unfortunately, high-risk merchants such as collection agencies, online pharmacies, or CBD businesses,  are among the most vulnerable to these cyber assaults.…

Get a Healthy Bottom Line with Digital Payments

By Chad Deatherage / December 14, 2021 / Comments Off on Get a Healthy Bottom Line with Digital Payments

A recent study conducted by pymnts.com states 59% of over 400 CFOs believe digital payments are essential for a healthy business bank account. Reading this, you know your business should…

7 Simple Ways to Reduce Small Business Expenses in 2022

By Chad Deatherage / December 9, 2021 / Comments Off on 7 Simple Ways to Reduce Small Business Expenses in 2022

As a new year quickly approaches, it’s a wonderful time to review your current small business expenses to see where savings can be had. It’s all too easy for overhead…

Regulation F – What is it?

By Chad Deatherage / November 30, 2021 / Comments Off on Regulation F – What is it?

In 2020, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published two rules which implement the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). This federal law, known as Regulation F goes into effect…

Steps to Successfully Set Up a New Business

By Chad Deatherage / October 27, 2021 / Comments Off on Steps to Successfully Set Up a New Business

Starting a new business is an exciting new adventure for many people. Those new to the world of small businesses tend to become overwhelmed with all of the latest information…

A Guide to B2B Debt Collection

By Chad Deatherage / October 20, 2021 / Comments Off on A Guide to B2B Debt Collection

Got unpaid invoices piling up? You’re in good company. When other businesses don’t pay for your products or services, it creates a domino effect – suddenly, you’re struggling to make…

Avoiding Online Payment Issues

By Chad Deatherage / September 15, 2021 / Comments Off on Avoiding Online Payment Issues

Businesses are moving in droves to e-commerce sites. When selling products or services online, having a solid and secure payment solution is a must. Online payments are advantageous to both…