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Erica Seppala

Editor & Senior Staff Writer

7+ Years At Merchant Maverick

Education: AA Liberal Studies, Limestone University

Erica has been writing about small business finance and technology since 2008. She joined Merchant Maverick in 2018 and specializes in researching and reviewing business software, financial products, and other topics to help small businesses manage and grow their operations. Her expertise has been cited in MSN, Reader’s Digest, Vox, U.S. News & World Report, and Real Simple. She is a Certified ProAdvisor for QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Payroll, a graduate of Limestone University, and currently resides in Greenville, South Carolina.

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Best Franchise Loans

Learn about the best small business loan options for franchisees, whether you need funding to open a franchise, purchase an existing franchise, or keep your franchise business functioning optimally.

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Jan 22, 2025 Filed under: Business Loans

SBA 7(a) Loans: Your Complete Guide To Terms, Fees, & Eligibility

An SBA 7(a) Loan is a finance option offered to small businesses, backed (or guaranteed) by the Small Business Administration to reduce the risk involved on the part of the lender. 7(a) products are intended for businesses that may be unable to procure other, more traditional, loans. The loan guarantee provided by the SBA gives business owners a chance to fund their small business needs.

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Aug 18, 2024 Filed under: Business Loans

Best Kabbage Competitors

If you’ve decided that Kabbage Funding isn’t right for you, or you want to take a look at Kabbage competitors before choosing a business lender, the following seven lenders are for you. Take a look at the best alternatives to Kabbage available to small businesses right now.

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Feb 3, 2025 Filed under: Business Loans
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What Is Tiered Pricing For Credit Card Processing?

Tiered pricing was supposed to simplify the costs of accepting credit cards but more often than not it’s an opportunity for processors to charge merchants more than they would pay with other pricing models. Here’s what you should know about tiered pricing and the best alternatives to it.

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Sep 10, 2025 Filed under: Credit Card Processing

What Is A Monthly Minimum For Merchant Accounts?

A particularly confusing and misunderstood fee is the monthly minimum. Rather than a direct fee, it’s the minimum amount in processing fees you’re required to pay your provider monthly. If your processing fees fall short of this minimum, you’re billed the difference; if not, there’s no extra charge.

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Sep 10, 2025 Filed under: Credit Card Processing