Experience
Maddie Shepherd is a former Fundera senior staff writer and current contributing writer for Fundera.
Maddie has an extensive knowledge of business credit cards, accounting tools, and merchant services, but specializes in small business financing advice. She has reviewed and analyzed dozens of financial tools and providers, helping business owners make better financial decisions.
Education
Maddie has a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and Latin American cultures from Barnard College.
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Articles by Maddie Shepherd
We explain what merchant services are and how they work, as well as how to find the right merchant processing provider for your business.
A merchant account is a bank account that allows you to accept credit card payments by fronting the proceeds until your customers pay off their cards.
Best overall payroll software: Gusto; Best low-cost: Patriot Payroll; Best free: Payroll4Free; Best mobile: ADP Payroll; Best hourly and contract: OnPay
Learn a fundamental POS definition, all of the details on point of sale systems, and even what your best point of sale system options are.
Step 1: Figure out what kind of account to open; Step 2: Find options for business bank accounts to open online; Step 3: Fill out your info.
Fundera has partnered with Qualtrics to survey over 1,000 American business owners to understate the state of business lending, according to borrowers.
POS Systems
Merchant Services 101: Everything You Need to Know
We explain what merchant services are and how they work, as well as how to find the right merchant processing provider for your business.
POS Systems
What Is a Merchant Account and Do You Need One?
A merchant account is a bank account that allows you to accept credit card payments by fronting the proceeds until your customers pay off their cards.
HR for Small Business
10 Best Payroll Software for Small Business in 2020
Best overall payroll software: Gusto; Best low-cost: Patriot Payroll; Best free: Payroll4Free; Best mobile: ADP Payroll; Best hourly and contract: OnPay
POS Systems
What Is a Point of Sale System? Here’s Your Ultimate Guide
Learn a fundamental POS definition, all of the details on point of sale systems, and even what your best point of sale system options are.
Business Bank Accounts
How to Open a Business Bank Account Online in 3 Steps
Step 1: Figure out what kind of account to open; Step 2: Find options for business bank accounts to open online; Step 3: Fill out your info.
Data and Reports
The State of Business Lending in 2017, According to Small Business Owners
Fundera has partnered with Qualtrics to survey over 1,000 American business owners to understate the state of business lending, according to borrowers.