Matt has been helping small businesses make decisions since 2017. He has written reviews and articles across many different channels but specializes in the point of sale, payroll, and small business insurance categories and has been quoted in articles for Fox Business, Forbes, and other publications. Prior to joining Merchant Maverick, Matt was a journalist and editor for 14 years for a pair of weekly newspapers. He is a graduate of the University of Oregon and currently resides in Gladstone, Oregon.
Which Square reader and accessories work for you? See what hardware options Square offers, then find the right Square POS/cash register setup for you.
While Square is already doing quite well in the market, its recent addition, Square Register, looks to turn the company into the Amazon.com of point of sale systems. With the ability to easily plug in additional compatible hardware, an improved interface, and one of the best processing systems on the market, Square Register is positioned to make an immediate impact.
Business owners who are overly obsessed with the bottom line may be tempted to skimp on employee benefits as a way to cut costs. But research shows this is a poor choice on multiple fronts. Offering a unique and broad array of benefits can dramatically impact the number of applicants you get for openings and can have a big effect on your current employees' morale. Read on for a look at the top benefits you should be providing your employees.
A mobile POS system can be a game-changer for a business, regardless of the industry. Here are six great mobile systems for restaurants, retailers, service businesses, and more!
Commercial truck insurance is a grouping of specific insurance policies that cover various possible losses and accidents while a truck is used for business-related purposes (with the exception of bobtail insurance). The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration expects you to have $750,000 in primary liability coverage at the bare minimum.
How much general liability insurance you need will depend on many factors. The amount of insurance coverage your business needs depends on your specific risks, what type of business you run, the number of employees you have, etc.
With Square, the overall value is astounding — you get a free POS app, free software for invoicing, inventory management, a virtual terminal, and the ability to add loyalty programs, marketing tools, employee management, and payroll features.
Square’s reader comes free when you sign up for Square point of sale only accepts magstripe payments, while Square contactless and chip reader takes chip and contactless payments and can also accept Google Pay and Apple Pay.
Can you afford not to insure your business? Business insurance is a small cost to pay to keep yourself safeguarded from financial ruin.
Harbortouch has a decent interface and a feature-set that certainly checks the majority of boxes you would expect from a solid POS offering. If you can find a way to make sure that you’re getting the processing rate you’re promised and can negotiate out of some of the hidden fees, you might end up with a strong and affordable system.
Same-day deposits are nearly identical to Square’s Instant Transfer feature. It comes with the same notice that some may have limits, and you may start out with a smaller transfer amount per day and work your way up.
Square’s phone customer service hours are from 6 am to 6 pm Pacific time, Monday through Friday. Note that with higher paid subscription tiers, like Square for Restaurants Pro, you have access to Square’s phone support 24/7. Getting a human isn’t always simple, however, as the system will often try and funnel you through its live chat option. If you do have a very specific question and you are two-step verified, you can generally reach someone within a few minutes during business hours or opt to receive a call back. Square has also largely done away with its customer code system for receiving support.
Very few, if any, free POS offerings will give you inventory features as easy to use or as robust as Square delivers. Its trademark functionality makes Square breeze to set up and use but, if your business has extensive or complicated inventory needs, you may need to spring for something a little more advanced.
Square Terminal combines Square’s mobile POS app with an integrated card reader, all in a compact handheld device. Check out our in-depth review to see if it’s really worth the investment.
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