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Best Free Restaurant POS Systems
Whether you want a modern way to accept multiple forms of payment or you’re ready to take your business to the next level with features such as online ordering, we cover it all. From pizzerias and franchises to cafes and bars, there’s a no-cost software option out there for you.
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6 Best POS Systems In Australia
The best POS system for your business comes at the right price for your business size, can manage your specific industry’s needs, offers payment processing and customer support in Australia, and integrates with a good deal of third-party software providers with solutions available for Australian business owners.
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Shopify POS Hardware: Cost, Where To Buy, & More
It can take a little time and head-scratching to figure out the best Shopify hardware setup for your business. Your hardware options will depend on various factors, such as your device, your Shopify plan, your credit card processor, and what country you live in. Read on to learn everything you need to know about Shopify hardware.
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Best Mobile Credit Card Readers For iPhone & iPad Credit Card Processing
Need a credit card reader for your iPhone or iPad? Check out our guide to the best card swipers — and the best credit card processing apps — for iOS users, including pricing and key features.
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The Best PayPal Alternatives For Business
Unhappy with PayPal’s merchant services? Looking for a new processor? Whatever your reason for not choosing PayPal’s credit card processing, there are plenty of other options. Check out our choices for fair, affordable and practical alternatives to PayPal.
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Best Websites To Sell Art & Jewelry
Whether you want a way to sell your own original art online or your business involves selling reproductions of other artists’ work, this list of the best places for selling art online can help you find the resources you need to pick the right method for you. We’ll dig a little deeper into each option, so you can see how easy it can be to show off your artwork, promote your business, gain exposure, and make the sale.
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The Best Business Checking Accounts
You work hard for your business’s money, and your checking account should honor that with great perks, low fees, and helpful banking features. We ruled out the mediocre banks and only included business checking accounts with features and rewards that stood out from the rest.
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Main Street Mavericks Days Five & Six: Meeting Bend’s Small Businesses
Merchant Maverick is dedicated to helping small businesses grow and make smart decisions when choosing business software, but to do our job effectively, we had to hear from real business owners who are out there daily, making their dreams work.
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Main Street Mavericks Day Four: Ashland’s Small Businesses
This thriving community has seen a lot collectively — they recently weathered forest fires that threatened to destroy everything in its path, and many had to close shop to wait out the disaster. While the fire didn’t descend on downtown Ashland, some local cities north of Ashland were not so lucky.
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