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Erica Seppala

Editor & Senior Staff Writer

6+ Years At Merchant Maverick

Expertise: Accounting, QuickBooks, Payroll, Business Funding, POS

Education: AA Liberal Studies, Limestone University

Erica began writing on small business topics in 2008. She joined Merchant Maverick in 2018 and focuses on loans, accounting, and POS. She is a Certified ProAdvisor for QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Payroll. She has been cited in MSN, Reader’s Digest, Vox, U.S. News & World Report, and Real Simple. She is a graduate of Limestone University and resides in Greenville, South Carolina.

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Commercial Fleet Financing Review

If your business needs equipment, Commercial Fleet Financing is worth a look. CFF boasts multiple loan and lease programs for established businesses, startups, or borrowers with credit challenges. The application process is easy, funding is fast (in most cases), and customer service receives glowing reviews.

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Nov 21, 2024 Filed under: Equipment Financing Reviews
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Grasshopper Bank SBA Lending Review

Grasshopper’s SBA lending earns a very respectable overall rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars. We love that it is an SBA Preferred Lender with a fast and easy application that can help you determine if you qualify for funding in just minutes. While the process is lengthy (as is typical for SBA loans), Grasshopper makes it as pain-free as possible by providing exceptional customer support along the way.

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Nov 8, 2024 Filed under: Small Business Loan Reviews

PayPal Invoicing Review

PayPal Invoicing is a solid choice if you want no-frills invoicing for your business. There are plenty of support options to help you along the way, although the software is very straightforward. This option is great for freelancers and smaller businesses. Overall, we give PayPal Invoicing a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

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Dec 12, 2024 Filed under: Invoicing Software Reviews

The Environmental Impact Of Business Phone Systems

There are lots of great benefits of VoIP phone service: clear phone calls, connecting to your computer or smartphone, competitive pricing … and environmental benefits? VoIP offers more than just good phone service. It can also help you feel better about making a positive impact and reducing your carbon footprint.

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Aug 29, 2024 Filed under: Small Business, VoIP

What Is Unified Communications For Small Businesses?

The tools you’ll have access to vary by factors such as your VoIP provider’s offerings, the plan you select, and any add-ons you pay an additional fee to use. The best VoIP providers offer multiple pricing plans with advanced UC features (or add-ons) that simplify communications across businesses of all sizes.

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Aug 29, 2024 Filed under: Small Business, VoIP