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Matt Sherman

Lead Staff Writer

Expertise: POS, Accounting, Payroll

Education: BA English, University of Oregon

Matt has been helping small businesses make decisions since 2017. He has written reviews and articles across many different channels but specializes in the point of sale, payroll, and small business insurance categories and has been quoted in articles for Fox Business, Forbes, and other publications. Prior to joining Merchant Maverick, Matt was a journalist and editor for 14 years for a pair of weekly newspapers. He is a graduate of the University of Oregon and currently resides in Gladstone, Oregon.

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6 Best UK POS Systems

While all of the POS systems we’ve named have benefits, the decision should ultimately come down to what kinds of features your small business prioritizes. If you’re looking for one of the best free POS systems, Square or Zettle should be near the top of your list.

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Sep 7, 2023 Filed under: Point of Sale
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6 Best Restaurant POS Systems In Canada For 2023

The best restaurant POS for Canada can fit into the budget of a small business owner while also providing a feature set without any major gaps. Some key features for Canadian restaurant owners to look for in a point of sale system are mobile ordering, delivery integrations, and intuitive hardware options. Take a look at our choices for the best POS restaurant systems in Canada.

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Aug 15, 2023 Filed under: Point of Sale
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Square Stand Mount Review

Square Stand is among the most commonly used and versatile pieces of hardware they offer, made even more so when you combine it with Square Stand Mount. The ability to use your Square Stand virtually anywhere in your business establishment can help you turn over customers faster and make sure that orders are entered accurately.

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Sep 25, 2023 Filed under: Credit Card Reader Reviews, POS System Reviews
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The Best Payroll Check-Printing Software For Small Businesses

You may think that the days of writing or cashing checks are done, but there are still plenty of benefits for small businesses to utilize — or at least offer the option of — physical checks. The best payroll check-printing software should include high-level security features and integrate with top accounting and payroll software programs.

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Jul 26, 2022 Filed under: Payroll
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6 Best Thrift Store POS Systems In 2023

Thrift store POS software should have affordable monthly pricing, tablet-based hardware, and an intuitive interface. The POS should also include features like inventory, eCommerce, and loyalty. The best thrift store POS vendors are Square, Lightspeed, Clover, Shopify, Korona, and Loyverse.

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Jul 11, 2023 Filed under: Point of Sale, Retail POS

Pros & Cons Of Using Square Online Ordering For Restaurants

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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Apr 29, 2023 Filed under: Restaurant POS