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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.

Featured Content Shannon Vissers In the Press

  • 7 Small Business Grants For Women In 2024

    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.

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    Mar 8, 2024
    business grants for women

  • Best QR Code Payment Apps For Businesses In 2024

    If you haven't yet considered implementing a QR code payment system at your business, you really should. QR code payments are quickly becoming the norm, and they are easy to get started with. Some POS systems have built-in QR payment acceptance, but you can also accept QR code payments without a POS. Keep reading to learn more about QR code payments and how to offer your customers a "Pay with QR code" option.

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    Feb 5, 2024

  • Clover POS Pricing In 2024

    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.

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    Apr 16, 2024
    Clover POS pricing

Merchant Maverick Archives for Shannon Vissers | Page 6

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
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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
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ProMerchant Review

Pros No application or account setup fees Month-to-month contracts with no early termination fee Interchange-plus or subscription-based pricing available Offers EMV & NFC Bluetooth-connected mobile card reader Cons Minimal pricing disclosures Relatively new company What Is ProMerchant? Founded in 2018, Boston-based ProMerchant is the brainchild of several former executives from other merchant account providers. This […]

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Feb 23, 2024 Filed under: Merchant Account Reviews

Amazon Lending Review

Amazon Lending is a short-term business loan provided by Amazon to Amazon sellers. Amazon Lending’s competitive rates and relaxed credit requirements make it a great choice for borrowers who don’t qualify for other types of financing.

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Mar 8, 2024 Filed under: Small Business Loan Reviews