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At Merchant Maverick, we are particularly affected by the coronavirus pandemic by virtue of our deep appreciation and desire to help small business owners around the world. Our founder and CEO, Amad Ebrahimi, shares a message for the small business community.

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Applications For Contractor & Freelancer PPP Loans Begin On Friday: Here’s What The Self-Employed Should Know

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On Friday, April 10th, 2020, the second phase of the CARES (Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security) Act will go into effect, and independent contractors and the self-employed will be able to apply for their share of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans available to businesses impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic. April 3rd marked the opening day for small businesses to apply for PPP loans, and the roll-out has been complicated by an influx of applications–it is clear the need for these loans is great.

Your COVID-Affected Small Business Might Be Eligible For SBA Loan Debt Relief Via The CARES Act

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The United States government has reacted to recent economic uncertainty through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Under the CARES Act, there are a number of programs aimed to help small business owners weather the coronavirus storm. If you’ve obtained a loan backed by the Small Business Administration (SBA), one of these programs will be of particular interest to you. This program provides SBA loan debt relief to business owners affected by the coronavirus.

SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans Explained: How They Work, Who Qualifies, & Where To Apply

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While the CARES Act has many moving pieces and parts, the sections dedicated to protecting small businesses and the people they employ will be a salve amid a tragic month of anxiety. One of the specific offerings in the stimulus package is the Paycheck Protection Program. These loans come with stipulations but are equipped with some generous benefits to help protect payroll. Keep on reading to find out what they might mean for your business.

How To Implement A Gift Card Program For Small Business: What You Need To Know & How To Get Started

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Wondering if you should add a gift card program for your small business? Here’s everything you need to know about different types of gift cards, where to get them, and some of the best gift card programs for a variety of business types.

Small Business Outbreak & Pandemic Guide: Coronavirus Edition

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Our current news cycle is dedicated to the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak, and employers and employees alike have anxiety about what might happen should the virus spread. The impact has the potential to be severe and businesses everywhere are bracing for disruption. It is not unwise or irrational to develop a plan for your company, even in this early stage. Worries of a global pandemic are already impacting consumer/employee/business choices.

Coronavirus Survival Guide For Restaurants

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While it’s hard to predict the future as things are changing so rapidly, it seems likely that many restaurants will remain open throughout the novel coronavirus pandemic, if only in a limited capacity via delivery and take out options. Keep reading to learn how your restaurant business can adapt to new business conditions in the age of coronavirus, including resources on how you can save your business from closing and even continue serving customers during this crisis.

The Fed Has Cut Interest Rates To A 12-Year Low: Here’s What It Could Mean For Your Business

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The Federal Reserve has made emergency interest rate cuts to near zero percent. Find out how the cuts could affect your small business and help you get financing to weather the current COVID-19 pandemic.

How To Read, Understand, & Successfully Negotiate A Merchant Agreement For Your Small Business

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The processing industry is simply not the sort of place where you can expect everyone to be honest and treat you fairly. People in this business can and will take advantage of you – if you let them. Reading your contract before you sign up is your last line of defense against being stuck in a bad deal. Here are our best tips for reading and understanding your merchant contract.

How Your Merchant Category Code (MCC) Affects Your Credit Card Processing Rates

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Merchant category codes, or MCCs, dictate interchange rates, but they also serve other important purposes. See how MCCs affect your small business and what you can do about making sure your business is categorized with the right MCC.

Top 7 Square Alternatives

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Square is great for some businesses, but it’s not right for everyone. Check out these Square competitors to find a solution that works for your business!

The Complete Guide To Credit Card Processing Rates & Fees

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If you want to accept credit card payments, you need to deal with the credit card processing fees that come as part of the package. We’ll show you how fees work, which ones are mandatory, and which ones you can negotiate away or just skip by finding a great processor!

USPS VS UPS VS FedEx: Which Shipping Carrier Is Best?

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Which shipping carrier is best for businesses? We’ll compare the top 3 shipping providers — UPS, USPS, and FedEx — to see which is best in terms of pricing, services, delivery times, and more.

How To Start & Fund An Online Boutique

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Want to start an online boutique? Not sure where to start, or how to get funding? Learn everything you need to know here!

The Best Credit Card Processing Companies For Small Business

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There are so many processing companies; they all seem to be doing more or less the same thing, and they all have both glowing testimonials and terrible complaints. How are you supposed to choose the best company under these circumstances? Who can you trust? Read on for a look at the best credit card processing companies for small businesses.

The Ultimate Guide To Accepting Mobile Payments

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In 2012, the PewResearch Internet Project found that 65 percent of respondents in its survey believed that by 2020, mobile payments will have almost entirely replaced the need for cash or even credit cards. And if you’re a merchant who’s not accepting mobile payments yet, you’re already behind the curve. Now is a good time to take a […]

QuickBooks Online VS Xero

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Intuit has dominated the accounting software market for years. QuickBooks is a household name, with a reputation for reliability. It’s only relatively recently that the competition has begun to heat up – and it’s happening in the rapidly expanding field of cloud accounting software. Specifically, it’s happening with Xero. […]

Volusion VS Shopify

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Shopify and Volusion are two of the biggest names in eCommerce, robust SaaS solutions that provide users with web-based platforms on which they can feature, market, and sell their products. Both are easy-to-use shopping carts that are comparable in design and price. So, how do you choose between the two?

A Visual Guide To Credit Card Processing Fees & Rates [Infographic]

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Credit card processing fees are hard to understand, but we don’t think they should be, so we set out with the goal of creating the most easy to digest and visually appealing infographic on the subject. You be the judge. 😉 Share this Image On Your Site <a href=’https://www.merchantmaverick.com/a-visual-guide-to-credit-card-processing-fees-and-rates-infographic/’><img src=’http://cdn.merchantmaverick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/A-Visual-Guide-to-Credit-Card-Processing-Fees.png’ alt=’A Visual Guide to Credit […]

Square VS PayPal: Which Small Business Software & Payments Platform Is Best For You?

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Square and PayPal offer powerful software for small businesses, plus affordable pricing and no long-term contracts. Check out our comparison to see how they compare in terms of features, pricing, user reviews, and more!

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Applications For Contractor & Freelancer PPP Loans Begin On Friday: Here’s What The Self-Employed Should Know

Your COVID-Affected Small Business Might Be Eligible For SBA Loan Debt Relief Via The CARES Act

SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans Explained: How They Work, Who Qualifies, & Where To Apply

How To Implement A Gift Card Program For Small Business: What You Need To Know & How To Get Started

Small Business Outbreak & Pandemic Guide: Coronavirus Edition

Coronavirus Survival Guide For Restaurants

The Fed Has Cut Interest Rates To A 12-Year Low: Here’s What It Could Mean For Your Business

How To Read, Understand, & Successfully Negotiate A Merchant Agreement For Your Small Business

How Your Merchant Category Code (MCC) Affects Your Credit Card Processing Rates

Top 7 Square Alternatives

The Complete Guide To Credit Card Processing Rates & Fees

USPS VS UPS VS FedEx: Which Shipping Carrier Is Best?

How To Start & Fund An Online Boutique

The Best Credit Card Processing Companies For Small Business

The Ultimate Guide To Accepting Mobile Payments

QuickBooks Online VS Xero

Volusion VS Shopify

A Visual Guide To Credit Card Processing Fees & Rates [Infographic]

Square VS PayPal: Which Small Business Software & Payments Platform Is Best For You?

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