Posts Tagged ‘Main Street Mavericks’

My mission is to help them understand that we are bookmarkable. I get it. You get a point of sale system. You don’t need another product or service for six months, but then you end up running into a situation where you might need a loan or a lender. We’re here for that. We have that. We have the information that you need for that.

Merchant Maverick is dedicated to helping small businesses grow and make smart decisions when choosing business software, but to do our job effectively, we had to hear from real business owners who are out there daily, making their dreams work.

Vector Volcano is still Bend’s only classic arcade — and each game is picked and rotated with care. Come meet Pulliam and learn more about this thriving small business. 

With delicious cupcakes with a unique twist, if you are in Bend, a stop at the cupcake cafe is a must. Come meet Autumn and learn more about Ida’s Cupcakes!

Tomi Mart — Bend’s first Asian market, owned by Natasha Dempsey and Jessi Scott — is a feast for the eyes and taste buds. Stocked with treats, snacks, traditional favorites, and a ramen wall, the marketplace is a love letter to Asian culture and community (which are two important aspects of Dempsey and Scott’s business plan).

This thriving community has seen a lot collectively — they recently weathered forest fires that threatened to destroy everything in its path, and many had to close shop to wait out the disaster. While the fire didn’t descend on downtown Ashland, some local cities north of Ashland were not so lucky.

POS: Deena uses Clover POS (check out our review) to run her retail shop and when she goes on the road. She loves her Clover system and admits that having a dedicated rep who is committed to your business helps when she runs into any hiccups.

What POS do you use? “We switched to Shopify at the beginning of the year. That has been actually a a blessing to us as we went through some challenges and major changes to the business that allowed me to quickly add and remove products and manage inventory pretty easily.”

We bring about 30 percent of the operating budget in for the animal shelter. The rest comes from financial donations. We sell pretty much everything that you can imagine. If we can make a dollar on it, we will. We sell pet supplies, books, clothing, toys, games, little, small furniture, and a lot of kitchenware and accessories. You name it, we sell it.

The store’s aesthetic is overpowered with cuteness and kitch; there’s something for everyone — especially if they need to go to the bathroom. One Google review says, “Make sure you visit the bathroom before you leave.” And we concur: Every vegan coffeeshop needs a wrestling and jungle-themed restroom to empower and uplift you.