It’s nearly impossible to find a business lender that doesn’t check your credit. But if you have a tarnished credit history or don’t want to lower your credit score with multiple credit checks when loan-shopping, it might be in your best interest to find a lender that doesn’t do a credit check. (You should note, […]
Businesses often end up buying their point of sale system from a reseller, rather than from the company that actually manufactures the system. In some circumstances, this is the only way you can buy the POS – perhaps the company that makes the POS system sells their equipment solely through certified distributors. Or, you might […]
Few things in life feel as good as a fresh start. This is especially true when you’re launching a new business and are full of enthusiasm to start making your dream a reality. But if you’ve been through some financial hardships that have left your credit score battered and bruised, a fresh start can be hard to come […]
Comparing small business loan rates is no simple task. Firstly, there is more than one rate you need to compare; you’ve got the interest rate or factor rate, of course, but there is also the APR, the origination fee, and sometimes other fees as well. Also, as you probably already suspect, not all borrowers are offered the same […]
I know not everyone feels this way, but I love self-checkout terminals. Rather than having to make small-talk with the cashier, I can just pay for my stuff and be on my merry way. I especially appreciate the self-service point-of-sale when I’m shopping with my three-year-old – who LOVES to make small talk with cashiers. […]
When you have bad credit, getting a business loan with fair terms and affordable fees can be difficult, to say the least. While you could get a loan from one of many “payday lenders” who sell short-term loans with sky-high interest rates and tons of hidden fees, the price you’ll ultimately pay for the loan might not […]
Online loans make it fast and easy to fund your small business. For business owners with bad credit or who haven’t been in operation very long, obtaining a loan from a traditional bank is very difficult; non-traditional lending institutions can be a godsend for these borrowers. Unfortunately, certain online loan companies take advantage of cash-strapped startups […]
Veteran-owned businesses are an important contributor to the national economy and account for a whopping 9 percent of US companies, according to the US Census Bureau. Census data also shows that the majority of veterans (61.7%) rely on personal savings to start their business, while fewer than 10 percent of vet-owned firms get business loans. […]
Shopify, an outstanding eCommerce platform, is the shopping cart software we at Merchant Maverick recommend to most businesses. But of course, we know there are plenty of businesses out there looking for Shopify alternatives, especially in recent months. While we love Shopify’s software, we understand that it might not be the best cart for everyone. […]
Clover is everywhere these days. All the hip new stores seem to have this modular, Apple-esque point-of-sale system. In fact, both of the coffee shops I regularly write from use Clover (including the one I’m working from right now), and as a freelancer, Clover’s “email receipt” option makes calculating meal expenses a breeze come tax time. […]
