Square already boasts one of the more user-friendly and affordable point of sale systems on the market for restaurants, so it’s not a surprise that its online ordering function is equally sleek and reliable. If you already use Square or are searching for new or different POS software, tapping into Square’s online ordering features can boost sales and help improve the efficacy of your inventory management — and ultimately your profitability.
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Nov 17, 2025
Filed under: Restaurant POS
BOPIS means “Buy Online, Pickup In Store.” This option lets customers purchase items on a retailer’s website, then pick up the item at the store. BOPIS is also sometimes called “click and collect.”
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Oct 24, 2025
Filed under: Point of Sale, Retail POS
Despite continuing inequities and the COVID-19 pandemic, Black entrepreneurship is growing in record numbers. Because of America’s size and diversity, business success rates can vary heavily depending on location. To understand where in the US Black entrepreneurs are best positioned to succeed, Merchant Maverick set out to rank every state based on an array of metrics. Here are the most supportive states for Black-owned businesses.
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Feb 1, 2022
Filed under: Data Reports
The great thing about learning how to use Gusto is that it’s incredibly easy to use, regardless of your experience level with running payroll. However, that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Getting the most out of Gusto’s platform starts with understanding all it has to offer.
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May 27, 2026
Filed under: Payroll
The 10 best states for women-led startups, led by Colorado, shine when it comes to metrics of gender parity, cost of living, and tax rates. What’s more, investors in these states are finally giving a fair shake to women-owned startups. Despite COVID, 2021 was a record-shattering year as female-only founded startups across the nation collected $5.6 billion, up an astounding $2 billion from the previous record set in 2019
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Jan 4, 2022
Filed under: Data Reports
Lauren and Ronn Grewber turned their sustainability passion project into a thriving short-term rental business in North Park, San Diego.
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Dec 17, 2021
Filed under: Business Spotlights
There is a wide array of banks and financial services companies eager to take you on as a customer. But how can you tell which offers are legitimate, let alone find the best bank for small businesses? We’ll walk you through the fees you can expect to pay, what kind of customer support you can expect, and more, so you can compare the best business bank accounts available and choose the one that will work best for you.
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The best way to structure year-end bonuses depends on a number of factors, such as your industry, the number of employees, and how your business is performing.
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May 20, 2026
Filed under: Payroll
Both a woman-owned and veteran-owned business, Gregg and Katie DuFort are examples of a successful COVID-pivot with their outdoor-based escape room business.
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Dec 6, 2021
Filed under: Business Spotlights
As a certified yoga instructor and practitioner, Rachel Lundberg knows a thing or two about flexibility. So in a way, her views on the COVID-19 pandemic are not surprising. Despite the disruptions to business and daily life, she’s grateful for the opportunity the pandemic gave her to take her business, YogaOAK, in an unexpected and […]
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Nov 22, 2021
Filed under: Business Spotlights