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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.

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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
commercial insurance

The Best Commercial Auto Insurance

Commercial auto insurance covers vehicles used for business and the people who drive those vehicles for work. Some insurance companies limit the number of people who can be listed as drivers, however. Check with your insurance agent to make sure you have coverage for as many drivers as you need.

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May 6, 2024 Filed under: Business Insurance
commercial truck insurance

The Best Commercial Truck Insurance

Commercial truck insurance is a type of commercial auto insurance. More specifically, it’s a bundle of insurance policies that offer comprehensive protection for trucking businesses and independent owner-operators. The exact combination of insurance your business needs depends on the specifics of your operation.

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May 9, 2024 Filed under: Business Insurance

Best Commercial Property Insurance In 2024

Business property insurance usually covers some but not all natural disasters. Certain types of natural disasters are almost always excluded from standard policies, including hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions. If you live in an area that’s vulnerable to those types of disasters, speak with your insurance provider to learn your options.

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May 15, 2024 Filed under: Business Insurance
FDIC insurance

What Is FDIC Insurance?

FDIC insurance is a government-run insurance program. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation protects deposits made with regulated institutions such as banks. In the unlikely event that your bank goes out of business, the government will step in and make sure that none of the bank’s customers lose their money.

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Aug 9, 2024 Filed under: Business Banking
Square logo

Square Stand Review 2024

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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Jul 30, 2024 Filed under: Credit Card Reader Reviews, POS System Reviews
commercial business insurance

Best Commercial Renters Insurance Providers

Most commercial renters insurance will cover damages to your business inventory, computers and electronic equipments, furnishings, and damages to the building caused by your business operations. Personal property is generally not covered. Damage from natural disasters or from faulty utilities may not be covered.

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Apr 24, 2024 Filed under: Business Insurance