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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.

Featured Content Erica Seppala In the Press

  • The Complete Guide To Understanding & Receiving The Employee Retention Tax Credit

    One form of relief offered to small businesses is the Employee Retention Tax Credit. First introduced in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, this tax credit could be claimed by eligible employers on quarterly tax returns. This program was expanded by the Consolidated Appropriations Act signed into law in December 2020, making the credit accessible to more employers.

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    Sep 18, 2023
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  • SBA Loans Explained

    The SBA offers a variety of loan programs that vary according to business needs. Its flagship program is the 7(a) loan program, which offers loans for most general business purposes. However, it also offers special programs such as microloans and disaster loans. Find out more about SBA loans, including who qualifies.

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    Aug 18, 2024

  • QuickBooks Online Review

    QuickBooks Online is cloud-based accounting software. It has the complex accounting capabilities that small business owners need and supports numerous integrations. Quickbooks Online has a lot to offer in terms of features, accounting, and usability.

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    Oct 9, 2024

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QuickBooks Online Review

QuickBooks Online is cloud-based accounting software. It has the complex accounting capabilities that small business owners need and supports numerous integrations. Quickbooks Online has a lot to offer in terms of features, accounting, and usability.

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Dec 6, 2024 Filed under: Accounting Software Reviews

Xero Review

Xero is a robust, cloud-based software with strong accounting, ample integrations, and some really great features. It offers tons of automations to save business time like automatic sales tax lookup, group invoicing, and default email templates.

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Dec 6, 2024 Filed under: Accounting Software Reviews