The best type of bank account for a small business depends on what type of business it is. Banks that process many cash transactions will need a bank that accepts cash deposits, for instance. Look for a bank that offers integrations with software you already use, like your eCommerce platform and accounting software, too.
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When it comes to deciding between Chase vs Capital One business banking, the competition is close. Both offer branch access, cash deposits, savings options, and access to credit. Which one will be a better fit for your small business?
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Capital One and Wells Fargo offer similar business banking services, including FDIC insurance on checking and savings accounts, as well as physical locations for doing business. However, only one offers true nationwide reach, and if you’re looking for merchant services or unlimited transactions, you’ll see clear differences.
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May 7, 2026
Filed under: Business Banking
The right restaurant payroll software should be able to help you manage crucial back-end tasks like time tracking, managing taxes, and benefits. Fortunately, there are plenty of payroll software options that can handle all of those needs and more. But you’ll want to make sure that you’re not being overcharged for services you don’t need.
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Jun 30, 2026
Filed under: Payroll
Two factors in particular influence our decision to recommend Brex over BILL in most cases: BILL’s foreign transaction fees and user reviews indicating that, for some, the BILL application process is difficult. Combined with a concerning lack of transparency about BILL’s eligibility terms, companies looking for a credit card might prefer the easy application process and clear eligibility requirements they’ll find with Brex.
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Jun 23, 2026
Filed under: Corporate Cards
In 2022, Merchant Maverick pledged to give a total of $100K to Americans of Asian and Pacific Island descent. This year’s grants of $10K were issued to ten different AAPI-owned restaurants, spread across the United States from Alaska to New York.
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May 2, 2022
Filed under: Business Grants
Square accepts Google Pay, Apple Pay, and other NFC payment methods. Square sellers must purchase a $49 Square chip and tap reader to take Apple Pay and Google Pay in person. Square online sellers just need to enable Google Pay and Apple Pay as payment methods in their online store settings.
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Nov 5, 2025
Filed under: Point of Sale
In Merchant Maverick’s inaugural data report on The Best States In Which To Survive Recession, our analysis found that the states in the best condition to mitigate the effects of a recession aren’t where you might expect. Most of them, as it turns out, are in the Heartland.
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Apr 11, 2022
Filed under: Data Reports
By tackling Ramp VS Brex, we’re comparing two of the top modern corporate card companies on the market today. Both Brex and Ramp offer competitive corporate card programs with exciting rewards, as well as expense management and bill pay tools for a variety of businesses. So now that we’ve introduced the players, let’s take a bit deeper look into what exactly Ramp and Brex do.
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Jun 18, 2026
Filed under: Corporate Cards
Square offers one of the quickest and easiest setup processes in payment processing and is one of our favorite solutions for small businesses. Still, there may come a time when your business outgrows Square or no longer needs credit card processing. When that happens, you’ll want to know how to cancel your Square account.
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