Payment Depot is a merchant services provider that enables U.S. merchants to process credit card payments at wholesale rates. Standout features include rate protection, free access to its virtual terminal and payment gateway services, and free equipment reprogramming. In our review of merchant service providers, Payment Depot earned an overall score of 4.01 out of…
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Loyverse Review: Free POS System for QSRs
In our review of the best free POS systems for small businesses, Loyverse POS system came in second overall with a 4.05 out of 5, based on our evaluation of 24 data points. It is best for quick service restaurants (QSRs) and small food-based retailers that need inventory tools like variants and real-time tracking. Loyverse…
Wave Payroll Review: Pros, Cons & Deciding Factors
Wave Payroll is a user-friendly payroll software add-on to Wave’s free accounting system. Best suited for small businesses, it lets you pay employees and contractors, offers workers’ compensation insurance, and has an employee portal. While it’s quick to set up and easy to use, it pays and files taxes only for 14 states* and has…
Rippling PEO Review: Is It Right for Your Business?
Rippling’s payroll and HR platform is among the highest user-rated software on the market. Its professional employer organization (PEO) service couples an easy-to-integrate, intuitive system with strong benefits, one-on-one HR support, and responsive customer service. Priced at $85 per employee monthly, it’s great for business owners who require expert help in managing HR and IT…
Globalization Partners Review: Is It Right for Your Business?
Globalization Partners is a worldwide employer of record (EOR) for foreign workers. It onboards employees, handles payroll and compliance, pays in-country taxes at the local level, and more. With services available in more than 180 countries, Globalization Partners is optimal for businesses with plans to expand operations across various global markets because it helps you…
NannyChex Review: Is It the Right Payroll Solution for You?
NannyChex is a payroll and tax solution that caters to household employers. It has comprehensive nanny payroll services, including payments and filings of federal, state, and local taxes in all 50 US states. You also get a dedicated specialist to help you navigate the complexities of paying employees. With its pay-as-you-go pricing scheme and zero…
EVO Payments Review: Pricing, Features & Alternatives
EVO Payments is an international merchant services provider offering payment processing in 50 countries and 150+ currencies to over 550,000 merchants worldwide. It provides a wide range of solutions—such as credit card processing, omnichannel processing, B2B, mobile, and ecommerce payments. In our ranking of merchant services providers, EVO Payments earned an overall score of 2.74…
Shift4 Payments Review: Pros, Cons & Alternatives
Shift4 Payments is a merchant services provider offering card payment processing for retail, restaurants, and ecommerce merchants. Like most large companies in the industry, it has gone through numerous high-profile mergers, which include Harbortouch (now its proprietary POS) and 3dcart (now Shift4Shop). While Shift4 has some good software solutions (including its retail POS and ecommerce…