Merchant Accounts 101

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We had the opportunity to speak at the Accounting C4 2011 conference in Boston this year.  Take a look at the session now live on YouTube!

Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftDUru8gvrI

Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZ1m2NUESKk

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