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Shannon Vissers

Lead Staff Writer

9+ Years At Merchant Maverick

Expertise: Small Business Lending, POS

Education: BA English, San Diego State University

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.

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Best Loans For Freelancers & The Self-Employed In 2024

The life of a freelancer is challenging yet rewarding. While getting a business loan as a freelancer may seem like an insurmountable hurdle, there are plenty of online loans for the freelance business owner determined to make it work. Online loans for freelancers are fast and easy, giving you access to funds in as little as 24 hours in some cases.

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May 17, 2024 Filed under: Business Loans, Crowdfunding, Invoice Factoring, Peer-to-Peer Loans
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Best No Credit Check Business Loans

Finding a business loan with no credit check can be a daunting task, but it’s not impossible. Learn when you should apply for a loan without a credit check, and take a look at our top no credit check loan recommendations.

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Apr 29, 2024 Filed under: Business Loans

How To Register A Business

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.

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Feb 3, 2023 Filed under: Small Business

Can You Set A Minimum Purchase Amount For Credit & Debit Card Payments?

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.

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Jun 28, 2024 Filed under: Credit Card Processing
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One Park Financial Review

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.

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Mar 21, 2024 Filed under: Small Business Loan Reviews

5 Best Inventory POS Systems For 2024

Good POS inventory software can help keep your business operating at peak efficiency with the ability to track items, reorder inventory automatically, and transfer products between stores. Lightspeed, ShopKeep, and Square are among our top choices for the best point of sale inventory solutions.

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Mar 27, 2024 Filed under: Point of Sale