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Erica Seppala

Erica Seppala

Expert Analyst & Reviewer at Merchant Maverick
An expert in accounting, finance, and point of sale, Erica has been researching and writing about all things small-business since 2018. Erica's insights into personal and business finance have been cited in numerous publications, including MSN, Real Simple, and Reader's Digest. She is a graduate of Limestone College.
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Everything You Need To Know About How To Pay A Nanny

In this post, we’ll show you how to put your nanny on the books. We’ll cover everything from paying your nanny a fair wage to discussing nanny taxes and if you have to pay them. We’ll then walk through the process of issuing payment, filing taxes, and everything in between. Keep reading to learn more about paying your nanny.

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Jul 13, 2022 Filed under: Payroll

The 8 Best Employee Management Software For Small Businesses

Small businesses looking for an easier way to manage employees may benefit from using employee management software. Designed to streamline and automate human resources (HR) management for small businesses, this software exists to help busy business owners save time. However, employee management software does come at a cost, and it may be too complex for some businesses.

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Jun 29, 2022 Filed under: Payroll
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6 Best Small Business POS For Macs In 2023

When selecting POS software for Mac, there are a few factors to consider. Not only should your software fit within your budget, but it should also be intuitive, easy to use (and teach to employees), and have the features you need to make business operations more efficient.

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Jan 13, 2023 Filed under: Point of Sale
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6 Best Thrift Store POS Systems In 2023

Thrift store POS software should have affordable monthly pricing, tablet-based hardware, and an intuitive interface. The POS should also include features like inventory, eCommerce, and loyalty. The best thrift store POS vendors are Square, Lightspeed, Clover, Shopify, Korona, and Loyverse.

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Jan 27, 2023 Filed under: Point of Sale, Retail POS

8 Best POS Systems For A Convenience Store In 2023

Since convenience stores have so many different offerings and needs, finding the best POS system for a convenience store is not a simple task. We’ve taken into account different sales regulatory and inventory needs, budgets, and business sizes to produce this guide on the best POS systems for convenience stores and gas stations.

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Oct 7, 2022 Filed under: Point of Sale

6 Best Golf Course POS Systems In 2023

The best overall golf point of sale system for most golf courses, based on the systems we’ve evaluated, is Lightspeed Golf. Lightspeed Golf (formerly Chronogolf) is a fairly priced, scaleble, easy-to-use iPad POS system that will fit the needs and budgets of most golf courses.

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Mar 17, 2023 Filed under: Point of Sale

5 Best Garden Center POS Systems In 2023

Software for your garden store business should include a user-friendly interface, advanced inventory tracking, and a variety of integrations to help improve your efficiency. The best POS systems for garden centers include Shopify, Revel, Square, Clover, and Lightspeed.

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Jan 30, 2023 Filed under: Point of Sale

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