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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Good POS inventory software can help keep your business operating at peak efficiency with the ability to track items, reorder inventory automatically, and transfer products between stores. Lightspeed, ShopKeep, and Square are among our top choices for the best point of sale inventory solutions.
The Clover Flex is a handheld POS terminal backed by the full power of the Clover POS, but how well does that translate to a supposedly mobile device? Check out our review to see if the Clover Flex actually delivers on its promise of flexibility.
Want to start an online boutique? Not sure where to start, or how to get funding? Learn everything you need to know here!
Can you use Venmo for business purposes? The short answer is that businesses can take Venmo payments in three ways: online, in-app, or in-person. For most businesses, whether you should take payments through Venmo depends on your customer base.
Pros No application or account setup fees Month-to-month contracts with no early termination fee Interchange-plus or subscription-based pricing available Offers EMV & NFC Bluetooth-connected mobile card reader Cons Minimal pricing disclosures Relatively new company What Is ProMerchant? Founded in 2018, Boston-based ProMerchant is the brainchild of several former executives from other merchant account providers. This […]
Need financing to start or expand your farm or agriculture business? Whatever the purpose, learn about the best places to get all the financing you need.
Because it is so difficult for startups to qualify for bank loans, many startup owners turn to SBA programs for their funding needs. A government guarantee on loans takes some of the risk off of lenders while providing startup and small business owners with rates and terms that are competitive with bank loans.
You’re a business owner, and you’ve encountered a financial hurdle in the form of a large business expense. No matter what it is, a big expense can be difficult to pay upfront. Enter long-term-loans. Read on to learn more about the rates, terms, benefits, and drawbacks of long-term business loans.
The SBA helps small businesses get low-cost funding for a variety of needs, but applying for an SBA loan can be time-consuming. How long does it really take to get an SBA loan? And how can you speed up the process? Find out in this article.
Live Oak is less traditional than many of its competitors, offering speed and convenience to prospective lenders in all 50 states. However, the convenience comes with some trade-offs, including a limited breadth of products available to a small number of industries.
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