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Matt Sherman

Lead Staff Writer

7+ Years At Merchant Maverick

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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Cannabis POS systems

5 Best Cannabis POS Systems

If you own a marijuana dispensary or other business in the cannabis industry, your needs are different from your average retail shop. The good news is that there are POS providers that have systems designed specifically for the cannabis industry.

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Dec 4, 2023 Filed under: Point of Sale

10 Best Employee Benefits You Should Offer & Why

Business owners who are overly obsessed with the bottom line may be tempted to skimp on employee benefits as a way to cut costs. But research shows this is a poor choice on multiple fronts. Offering a unique and broad array of benefits can dramatically impact the number of applicants you get for openings and can have a big effect on your current employees’ morale. Read on for a look at the top benefits you should be providing your employees.

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May 12, 2023 Filed under: Payroll

Botanie Soaps: Cleaning Up The Competition Since 2000

Botanie Soaps offers wholesale organic soaps with custom labels. These soaps suit the needs of customers looking to sell at farmer’s markets or small boutiques or much larger clients looking for a high-quality product to repackage and resell on a national scale. They also offer soap-making equipment and materials for those just starting in the industry.

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Jun 7, 2021 Filed under: Business Spotlights

The Complete Guide To Payroll Deductions

Wondering about payroll deductions for your small business? Payroll deductions can be mandatory or voluntary, and differ in whether they need to be made pre- or post-tax. To help make sense of it all, this guide will introduce common payroll deductions, break down their requirements, and explore methods for calculating federal withholdings.

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May 25, 2023 Filed under: Payroll

Square Payroll VS Gusto

Payroll software isn’t a cookie-cutter solution. By examining Square Payroll vs. Gusto, we’ll weigh the pros and cons, including a plan-by-plan breakdown for each. While both software apps boast easy-to-use interfaces and competitive pricing, there are some key differences to consider when choosing between Square Payroll and Gusto. Read on!

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May 3, 2024 Filed under: Payroll

The Complete Guide To Square Payroll Pricing

Time is precious when you’re running a small business. Streamlining employee payroll can recoup hours previously spent every pay period crunching numbers and writing checks. Square is a reputable payroll option that will likely come up in your search, and you may already be familiar with their point of sale (POS) system and other applications. Read on for a detailed look at Square Payroll pricing and plans.

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Mar 27, 2023 Filed under: Payroll

The Complete Guide To California Payroll & Payroll Taxes

California’s payroll taxes are more involved than other states, so small businesses need to be extra careful when processing payroll in California. We’ve made understanding California’s payroll taxes and labor laws easy so that you can pay your payroll taxes on time and stay compliant with the latest payroll laws.

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May 19, 2022 Filed under: Payroll

What Is Square Marketing & Is It Right For My Business?

In this post, we’ll take a look at how you can send Square emails for free and what comes along with the Square Marketing subscription. Then we’ll compare some other email marketing platforms with Square, so you can see if you’re missing any features you may want or if it is just right.

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Feb 24, 2023 Filed under: Email Marketing

The Complete Restaurant Guide To Kitchen Printers & Kitchen Printing Setups

You don’t have time for errors or constant checks between the front and back of the house, and you need a convenient way to track and organize orders. Kitchen printers can dramatically improve the accuracy of orders, making customers happy, and by popping up immediately in a place where cooks can see and hear the tickets coming in, they can help you turn your tables around faster and increase your revenue.

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Apr 20, 2020 Filed under: Restaurant POS, Small Business