People still write hot checks. While that’s statistically unlikely to happen to you, having the option to accept payments online before a training session or first-time meetup eliminates any worry. Online payments are one of your best friends in business and worth the 3% average charge because it prevents no-shows, false estimation of attendance for camps and clinics and saves you time and money because you keep your time slots filled. You can convert to accepting checks once relationship has been established or you can collect payments on the software that’s recommended in the training.