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Merchant Maverick has been writing about small business software and services since 2009. We've spent countless hours reviewing providers, rating the competition, and helping business owners make smart decisions about which companies to trust. It's no wonder, then, that our experts are often cited in the media on subjects from shipping fees to government loan rates to inflation, credit card rewards, and more.

The following are just some of the press mentions Merchant Maverick has earned over the years.

  • Compare current savings account interest rates

    Kate Hoots

    Expert Contributor

    Kate Hoots

    Banking expert Kate Hoots talks with the San Francisco Chronicle about interest rates.

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    Jun 23, 2023
  • California offers tax relief to new and struggling businesses

    Shelli Woodward

    Finance Director

    Shelli Woodward

    Merchant Maverick's Finance Director Shelli Woodward talks to LegalZoom about the impact California's Covid Relief Grant will have on small business.

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    May 11, 2023
  • Do You Need a Bank? Experts Weigh In

    Kate Hoots

    Expert Contributor

    Kate Hoots

    Banking expert Kate Hoots weighs-in about whether or not you need a bank with GOBankingRates.

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    Jan 25, 2023
  • Why Credit Unions Are ‘More Affordable’ Than Traditional Banks Right Now

    Chris Motola

    Expert Contributor

    Chris Motola

    GOBankingRates talks to banking expert Chris Motola about the benefits of credit unions.

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    Jan 18, 2023
  • How To Craft a PTO Policy

    Amad Ebrahimi

    Founder/CEO

    Amad Ebrahimi

    Merchant Maverick's CEO Amad Ebrahimi talks to HubSpot about company PTO policies.

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    Dec 9, 2022
  • How Inflation Is Affecting Holiday Gift Spending This Year

    Erica Seppala

    Editor & Senior Staff Writer

    Erica Seppala

    Loans expert Erica Seppala talks inflation with Nasdaq.

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    Dec 2, 2022
  • Holiday shipping dates to watch as Christmas approaches

    Kate Hoots

    Expert Contributor

    Kate Hoots

    eCommerce expert Kate Hoots sits down with NBC Today to discuss holiday shipping.

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    Dec 1, 2022
  • How to Write Effective OKRs – Plus Examples

    Rose Holman

    Expert Contributor

    Rose Holman

    Merchant Maverick Operations Director discusses effective goal-setting with Lattice.

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    Nov 14, 2022
  • Multiple Credit Cards: Experts Explain Pros and Cons

    Jason Vissers

    Expert Contributor

    Jason Vissers

    Yahoo Finance talks the dangers of having too many credit cards with credit card analyst Jason Vissers.

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    Nov 13, 2022
  • Shipping packages could be very expensive this holiday season

    Kate Hoots

    Expert Contributor

    Kate Hoots

    eCommerce expert Kate Hoots discusses holiday shipping with WRTV ABC Indianapolis.

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    Sep 26, 2022
  • Consumers Weigh In: Walmart Beats Costco and Target for the Best Online Shopping Experience

    Shannon Vissers

    Lead Staff Writer

    Shannon Vissers

    Loans expert Shannon Vissers explains to GoBankingRates why Walmart has the best online store.

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    Aug 29, 2022
  • Leaders can Learn, Adjust, Correct and Re-Earn Employee Trust

    Julie Titterington

    Expert Contributor

    Julie Titterington

    Content Director Julie Titterington sits down with LinkedIn to discuss how leaders can rebuild employee trust.

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    Aug 5, 2022
  • Apple Pay Later: Will It Make or Break BNPL?

    Shannon Vissers

    Lead Staff Writer

    Shannon Vissers

    Finance Magnates talk with loans expert Shannon Vissers about Apple's Pay Later program.

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    Jun 23, 2022
  • 10G INTERNET IS COMING. HOW WILL IT IMPACT YOUR BUSINESS?

    Weston Happ

    Expert Contributor

    Weston Happ

    Merchant Maverick's product development manager talks about the benefit of 10G Internet for employee morale with Spectrum Business Insights.

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    Jun 1, 2022
  • TransUnion to Maximize Financial Inclusion Opportunities for Nearly 100 Million Consumers Using BNPL Loans

    Shannon Vissers

    Lead Staff Writer

    Shannon Vissers

    Loans analyst Shannon Vissers tells AOL about the dangers and pitfalls of Buy Now Pay Later programs.

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    Feb 24, 2022
  • Nearly 45% of Americans Are Considering Changing Banks — Here’s What To Consider If You’re One of Them

    Kate Hoots

    Expert Contributor

    Kate Hoots

    Banking expert Kate Hoots discusses with Yahoo Finance what to look for in an online bank.

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    Jan 24, 2022
  • Do Hybrid Rewards Cards Make Any Difference in Total Rewards Saved?

    Jason Vissers

    Expert Contributor

    Jason Vissers

    Credit card expert Jason Vissers explains when a hyrbid card is better for your small business to Yahoo Finance.

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    Nov 2, 2021
  • How Credit Card Use Has Changed Amid the Pandemic

    Chris Motola

    Expert Contributor

    Chris Motola

    Financial expert Chris Motola tackles why credit card rates dipped in 2020 in this article with GoBankingRates.

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    Oct 11, 2021
  • Everything You Need To Know About Taxes Leading Up to the Extension Deadline

    Shelli Woodward

    Finance Director

    Shelli Woodward

    Yahoo Finance talks about late fees and penalties for those who don't file their taxes on time with Finance Director Shelli Woodward.

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    Oct 5, 2021
  • What Your Average Credit Score Should Be by Decade—and Tips to Maintain It

    Erica Seppala

    Editor & Senior Staff Writer

    Erica Seppala

    Financial expert Erica Seppala analyzes in Real Simple what people in their 40s can do to strengthen their finances.

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    Jul 6, 2021
  • How to Use Budgeting Apps to Pay Down Your Loans

    Erica Seppala

    Editor & Senior Staff Writer

    Erica Seppala

    Loans expert Erica Seppala tells Real Simple why an app might help people pay down their debt faster.

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    Mar 15, 2021
  • Why It’s Important to Completely Open the Economy

    Chris Motola

    Expert Contributor

    Chris Motola

    Business expert Chris Motola talks with Yahoo Finance at the height of the pandemic about the impact of government shutdowns on small businesses.

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    Mar 12, 2021
  • Good News for Women Entrepreneurs

    Jared Beilby

    Expert Contributor

    Jared Beilby

    Data analyst Jared Beilby reviews the findings of Merchant Maverick's data study about the best states for women-owned businesses.

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    Mar 1, 2021
  • What Is a Digital Wallet, and How Does It Work?

    Hsin-Wei Luang

    Expert Contributor

    Hsin-Wei Luang

    Digital payments expert Hsin-Wei explains what digital wallets are and how they work in Reader's Digest.

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    Jan 4, 2021
  • How to improve your credit score - The 29 Best Ways

    Chris Motola

    Expert Contributor

    Chris Motola

    Loans expert Chris Motola discusses the paradox of obtaining credit cards with a high credit limit when building credit in this article from Medium.

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    Nov 9, 2020