Shannon has been writing for Merchant Maverick about small business software and financing since 2015. She started writing professionally about business topics in 2005. Shannon has been featured in the Washington Post, Reader’s Digest, US News, MSN, Yahoo Finance, Business Insider, and other publications. She has a bachelor’s degree in English from San Diego State University and currently resides in San Diego, California.
Lauren and Ronn Grewber turned their sustainability passion project into a thriving short-term rental business in North Park, San Diego.
Grants represent a viable form of free funding for select, exceptionally talented women business owners. If you can present an especially impressive application, essay, business plan, and in some cases an in-person pitch, you might come away with some free cash to help bring your entrepreneurial dreams to fruition.
If you haven't yet considered implementing a QR code payment system at your business, you really should. QR code payments are quickly becoming the norm, and they are easy to get started with. Some POS systems have built-in QR payment acceptance, but you can also accept QR code payments without a POS. Keep reading to learn more about QR code payments and how to offer your customers a "Pay with QR code" option.
Shopping for a Clover POS system? With so many companies peddling the system, making a choice and comparing costs can be daunting. Let us set the record straight on what a good Clover POS price is and where you can get the best deals.
San Diego small business owner Banny Hom talks about getting to know his customers and running his automotive business during the pandemic.
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To qualify for SBA 8(a) certification, your business must be owned and operated by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. This usually means the business is minority-owned and that the owner doesn’t have many assets. Your company must also sell something that the federal government purchases.
BNPL lets customers pay for a purchase over six weeks, in a total of four two-week installments. This payment option can encourage consumers to take on large purchases they might not otherwise be able to afford.
If you like the convenience of Lendio’s business loans marketplace but can’t wait for an SBA loan or don’t qualify for one, you might consider applying for a faster or easier-to-qualify loan through Lendio, such as a short-term loan or business line of credit. To learn more about Lendio loans, including Lendio SBA loans and other loan types, read our in-depth Lendio review.
BOPIS means “Buy Online, Pickup In Store.” This option lets customers purchase items on a retailer’s website, then pick up the item at the store. BOPIS is also sometimes called “click and collect.”
Lauren and Ronn Grewber turned their sustainability passion project into a thriving short-term rental business in North Park, San Diego.
Buy now, pay later options are an easy way to increase your sales and decrease abandoned carts, and they are well worth the investment. This post takes a look at the best buy now, pay later services for different types of businesses. Read on to find the BNPL provider that’s right for you and your customer base.
With its attractive mobile POS hardware, flat-rate processing, and built-in eCommerce, Wix is a noteworthy point of sale solution for both retailers and mobile, service-based businesses. However, at this time, the POS is only available to select Wix users.
While you can use Square KDS with your Square POS system, Square has taken a bold step by offering its Square KDS as a standalone system, meaning you can use it without a POS. This subscription option makes the Square kitchen display system the perfect KDS for ghost kitchens and delivery-only restaurants that don’t have a traditional point of sale.
India’s economy is largely built on cash, but that’s slowly changing, especially in the wake of COVID-19. As digital banking and mobile payments gain in popularity, more businesses are embracing POS software in India. Need a POS for a business in India? Check out our recommendations, including Lightspeed, Shopify, Retail Pro, and Loyverse.
San Diego small business owner Banny Hom talks about getting to know his customers and running his automotive business during the pandemic.
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