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Matt Sherman

Lead Staff Writer

7+ Years At Merchant Maverick

Expertise: POS, Business Insurance

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.

Merchant Maverick Archives for Matt Sherman

What Is Shippo?

If you’re looking for shipping software that allows you to simply pay for the services you need, Shippo may be the way to go. It was a simple pricing structure and a simple interface that should appeal to many different types of merchants. ce.

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Oct 1, 2024 Filed under: Shipping, Small Business

What Is ShippingEasy?

ShippingEasy is a solid and affordable software solution for small business shipping needs. With an easy-to-learn interface, clear pricing, impressive customer support, and generous features built-in, the software seems to run pretty smoothly. Most ShippingEasy reviews, whether from professional reviewers or on-the-ground users, agree with that overall conclusion.

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Oct 1, 2024 Filed under: Shipping, Small Business

What Is Stamps.com?

On the whole, an in-depth Stamps.com review shows this is a decent software product, with a few flaws that are balanced by solid benefits and useful features. While any business can use Stamps.com, we think this product works best for small sellers who ship between 50 and 500 orders per month.

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Sep 30, 2024 Filed under: Shipping, Small Business

Lightspeed Vs Toast: 2024 Comparison

We recommend Lightspeed for small to midsize restaurants focused primarily on quick-serve and fast-casual orders because the software is affordable, you can install it on any iPad, the inventory management is best suited for buildable items and combo meals, and a straightforward loyalty program is available on all plans.

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May 23, 2024 Filed under: Point of Sale, Restaurant POS
loyverse versus square

Loyverse VS Square POS Comparison 2024

Square and Loyverse are both great options for new small businesses with very low budgets. When it comes to Loyverse vs Square, the deciding factors come down to whether you plan on expanding your business and what kind of tools you’ll need to run your business.

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Jul 15, 2024 Filed under: Point of Sale
United Kingdom point of sale

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
woman using pos at a Canadian restaurant

6 Best Restaurant POS Systems In Canada

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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Dec 8, 2023 Filed under: Point of Sale
Best small business health insurance

Best Small Business Health Insurance

We considered more than 10 different small business health insurance providers to create this list. We rated these providers based on how easy it is to get a quote, the type of plans offered, features specifically designed to benefit small businesses, member satisfaction, and overall coverage.

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Aug 24, 2024 Filed under: Business Insurance, Small Business