Shannon has been writing for Merchant Maverick about small business software and financing since 2015. She started writing professionally about business topics in 2005. Shannon has been featured in the Washington Post, Reader’s Digest, US News, MSN, Yahoo Finance, Business Insider, and other publications. She has a bachelor’s degree in English from San Diego State University and currently resides in San Diego, California.
Lauren and Ronn Grewber turned their sustainability passion project into a thriving short-term rental business in North Park, San Diego.
Grants represent a viable form of free funding for select, exceptionally talented women business owners. If you can present an especially impressive application, essay, business plan, and in some cases an in-person pitch, you might come away with some free cash to help bring your entrepreneurial dreams to fruition.
Shopping for a Clover POS system? With so many companies peddling the system, making a choice and comparing costs can be daunting. Let us set the record straight on what a good Clover POS price is and where you can get the best deals.
San Diego small business owner Banny Hom talks about getting to know his customers and running his automotive business during the pandemic.
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Business registration is a necessity for most, but not all, small businesses. Read our guide to learn what you need to legally register your small business, the steps to register a new business name, and how much business registration costs.
In this article, we’ll review the laws and agreements that govern setting a minimum amount on credit and debit card transactions. We’ll also discuss the pros and cons of doing so, even in situations where it’s perfectly legal. After all, you don’t want to risk losing sales when customers either can’t or don’t want to buy enough items to meet your required minimum. Finally, we’ll review the differences between setting a minimum purchase requirement on credit card and debit card transactions.
If you’ve been reading about credit card processing, there’s a decent chance you’ve come across the term payment service provider (or PSP). While “payment service provider” may be used interchangeably with terms like “merchant account” or “payment processor,” it actually refers to a specific type of payment service.
One Park Financial is focused on helping small- and medium-sized businesses get quick and easy access to working capital. The company’s lending network can provide you with the working capital you need despite bankruptcies, tax liens, or poor credit scores.
The Clover Flex is a handheld POS terminal backed by the full power of the Clover POS, but how well does that translate to a supposedly mobile device? Check out our review to see if the Clover Flex actually delivers on its promise of flexibility.
Want to start an online boutique? Not sure where to start, or how to get funding? Learn everything you need to know here!
The best payment gateway for eCommerce is the one that plays nicely with your payment processor. Authorize.Net is popular for a reason, though we’d recommend getting it through a merchant services provider rather than signing up directly.
Pros No application or account setup fees Month-to-month contracts with no early termination fee Interchange-plus & zero-cost plans available Accepts high-risk businesses & businesses with bad credit Free terminal or mobile reader Cons Minimal pricing disclosures Some complaints regarding customer service What Is ProMerchant? Founded in 2018, Boston-based ProMerchant is the brainchild of several former […]
You’re a business owner, and you’ve encountered a financial hurdle in the form of a large business expense. No matter what it is, a big expense can be difficult to pay upfront. Enter long-term-loans. Read on to learn more about the rates, terms, benefits, and drawbacks of long-term business loans.
The SBA helps small businesses get low-cost funding for a variety of needs, but applying for an SBA loan can be time-consuming. How long does it really take to get an SBA loan? And how can you speed up the process? Find out in this article.
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