With Black Friday still a few weeks away, software and service businesses have not yet released the details of their Black Friday, Cyber Monday, or general holiday deals. For now, you can take a look at what vendors offered last year to get an idea of what may be in store this holiday season and use this time to read our shopping tips and research which companies you want to buy from this year.
We’ll be updating this post as soon as those deals start rolling in, so check back regularly for the latest sales and offers!
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I’ve never understood why on the day after we meditate on being thankful and content with what we have, we rush to the store and push through crowds of people to buy the next best thing.
Until now, that is.
When it comes to your small business, personal greed is not an issue. It’s a jungle out there; you should take advantage of every deal available to you. Luckily, this year there are plenty to choose from. We spent hours digging for the best deals so that you don’t have to, including promotions for Black Fiveday — a new term coined for the entire week containing Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday — plus other Christmas and New Year holiday deals.
Whether you’re in the market for a new POS system, a great deal on a merchant account, or some seriously discounted accounting software, there’s a little something for everyone this holiday season.
We’ll be updating this post regularly to bring you the most up-to-date offers and discounts. Keep your eyes open for more great deals to come!
Small Business Black Holiday Shopping Tips
Before you start shopping, here are some tips to help you get the most out of your holiday shopping!
Identify Your Business Needs
Before you start shopping, take some time to think about your current business processes. What software or service would help my business run better? What tools am I already using? Do these tools work well, or is it time to upgrade? Identify your business needs so that you know exactly what deals would benefit your business.
Use A Cashback Business Card
As you shop, don’t forget to take advantage of business credit reward cards. If you already have a business credit card, now is a great time to earn cash back on your holiday purchases. If you don’t already have a business credit card, take a look at Capital One Spark Cash, one of our favorite cashback cards.
Do Your Research
Just because there’s a deal available doesn’t mean it’s the right deal for your business. When it comes to business services and software, make sure to research the company and product before buying.
We’ve made it easy to get started by explaining what types of businesses each of these deals are best for, but don’t just take our word for it! Read up on our full reviews, research the vendor, and check what other customers have to say before buying.
Don’t Forget To Deduct Your Software Expenses
Did you know that business software can be a tax write off? If you were waiting to purchase software until next year, postponing your purchase may not be worth it. That small business tax deduction could help your business this year so why not take advantage of these holiday deals?
Comparison Shop For The Best Deals
Also don’t forget to check out the holiday deals at Office Depot, Staples, and Amazon! Oftentimes these resellers can carry heavily discounted software.
Be sure to check out all of your options before you buy and happy shopping!
Payment Processors
If you’re looking to accept card payments from your customers, you need a way to process payments. Whether you’re looking for a merchant account or a mobile processor, here are several holiday deals to help your company do just that.
Square
Last year, Square offered a discount on their Contactless Chip Reader. This year, we’re excited to see what Square has in store. Stay tuned for more details! To pass the time, we have tons of great material on Square so you can feel confident about your mobile payments decision.
Square is a big name in mobile payments processing — with ample features and a flat swipe rate, it’s easy to see why. Square is an affordable payment solution for small to medium-sized businesses and is ideal for mobile businesses. Square is also a great option for businesses looking to add invoicing, point of sale, or eCommerce to their payment processor.
Payment Depot
Payment Depot offers a Merchant Maverick exclusive holiday deal where you can receive a free chip card/magstripe Bluetooth card reader (the Swift B200) when you sign up with our exclusive offer link.
Payment Depot is a unique merchant account provider with predictable monthly fees and a low processing rate, making it a great value for mid-sized and larger businesses. Payment Depot is ideal for merchants looking for affordable payment processing and seamless POS and eCommerce add-ons.
CDGcommerce
In 2018, CDGcommerce did an exclusive holiday deal for Merchant Maverick users to lock in a $5 service fee for life. They also offered a free Verifone terminal for 12 months. This year, we haven’t heard yet what they’re going to offer but we can’t wait to see what deals CDGcommerce has in store. Stay tuned.
CDGcommerce is one of our top-rated merchant account services. It has competitive pricing, outstanding features, and good customer support. CDGcommerce’s flat-rate pricing is best for low-volume businesses, while larger businesses can benefit from interchange-plus rates and volume discounts.
Fattmerchant
Last year, Fattmerchant offered a 25% discount off of a year of membership. We don’t yet know what kind of deal Fattmerchant is cooking up this year, but in the meantime, make sure Fattmerchant is the perfect choice for your business.
Fattmerchant is a subscription-based merchant account that is compatible with most major shopping carts. Fattmerchant is best for business with high sales volumes as these types of businesses often see massive savings with this processor. Fattmerchant also has an all-in-one platform called Omni, where you can manage your payment processing, invoicing, reporting, and other aspects of your business in a single, unified platform.
PaySimple
Last year, PaySimple had a deal where new customers could receive a serious discount on their PaySimple Service. We’ll be updating this post regularly, so be sure to check back in to see what PaySimple has in store for this Cyber Monday.
PaySimple is another subscription-based merchant account that lives up to its name — it’s simple, easy to use, and has great customer service. PaySimple is best for any size business that’s looking for a unified invoicing, billing, and payments all in one unified, online platform. PaySimple offers payment processing, invoicing, contact management, recurring payments, and more.
Intuit GoPayment
Last year, Intuit GoPayment offered a free card reader for new users. Check back in for the latest deals.
QuickBooks GoPayment is a mobile payments processor with competitive rates and minimal fees. Intuit GoPayment is best for existing QuickBooks users looking for a fast, simple way to accept payments and is ideal for mobile payments. The QuickBooks GoPayment mobile app makes it easy for small businesses that use QuickBooks Online to accept credit card payments anywhere with a seamless data sync to their QuickBooks accounts.
Read Our Intuit GoPayment Review
POS Software
Point of Sale (POS) solutions are a huge component of retail and restaurant businesses — they let you take orders, manage inventory, accept payments, and more. If you’re in the market for a good POS system, there is seriously no better time to purchase. Last year, this software category had the most holiday promotions by far, so we’re hopeful that 2019 will be full of even more great deals for business owners.
Lightspeed
Last year, Lightspeed offered $1,000 in free hardware with the purchase of a one-year subscription. Check back soon to see what deals Lightspeed is offering up in 2019.
Lightspeed is a POS provider that offers two products: Lightspeed Retail and Lightspeed Restaurant. Both products are designed with ample industry-specific features to help businesses succeed.
Toast POS
Last year, Toast POS offered up to $10,000 off on Toast hardware for new users migrating from other software like Micros or Aloha. Stay tuned to see what deals Toast POS offers in 2019.
Toast POS is an affordable, intuitive restaurant POS system with strong customer support. Toast is a good fit for small businesses like cafes, bakeries, etc., but also has the advanced features needed to manage a full-service restaurant or franchises. The software offers advanced table mapping, a loyalty rewards program, menu creation, gift card capabilities, and more.
Revel Systems
In 2018, Revel Systems waived the merchant fee charges for the first $750 in credit card processing fees for new customers. Stay tuned to see what this POS system offers users in 2019.
Revel Systems is one of the top iPad POS systems, boasting 25,000 terminals in use and robust features like advanced inventory management, built-in credit card processing, plus tons of report and integration options. Because of its advanced features, Revel is best for mid- to large-sized businesses across a variety of industries.
Upserve POS
Last year, Upserve POS (formerly Breadcrumb POS) offered a year of holiday pricing on their Pro plan, which amounted to over $400 in savings. Check back soon to see what Breadcrumb has up their sleeve for this holiday season.
Upserve POS is an affordable POS system with an impressive mobile system. Upserve POS is best for managing restaurants, bars, cafes, or nightclubs, and offers advanced features like table management, customer management, table-side orders and payments, a GrubHub delivery integration, and more.
GiftLogic
Last holiday season, GiftLogic offered up to 40% off of their POS software. Check back in to learn the latest 2019 deals as they become available.
GiftLogic POS is an intuitive POS system that is ideal for retail businesses like clothing stores, consignment shops, gift shops, and bookstores. Gift Logic handles extensive inventory, multiple locations, discounts, and more. The software is easy to use and has strong customer support and loads of integrations.
NCR Silver
In 2018, NCR Silver offered a free point of sale hardware bundle with the purchase of a qualifying monthly plan. Stay tuned to see what NCR Silver has to offer this year.
NCR Silver is a cloud-based POS ideal for small to medium-sized businesses in need of strong inventory management and marketing. Some feature includes item variations, easy returns, loyalty programs, cash management, mobile ordering, and more. NCR Silver is easy to use, offers 24/7 customer support, and integrates with leading accounting software.
Springboard Retail![Best 2018 Holiday Deals for Small Business Owners]()
Last year, Springboard Retail offered 50% for any new users who signed up before the New Year. Check back soon to see this year’s holiday deals.
Springboard Retail is an easy-to-use POS system with customizable inventory features and reporting. Springboard Retail is best for medium or large businesses in the food industry. The software includes unlimited users, items, and customers, making this POS system a good choice for growing businesses.
Read Our Springboard Retail Review
Epos Now
Previously, Epos Now offered their POS System complete with a 15″ touchscreen terminal, a receipt printer, and a cash drawer for $1,299 , which was a savings of $500. Time will tell how Epos Now’s 2019 Black Friday deal looks.
Epos Now is a fast-growing POS system based in the UK. The system is easy to use, full of features, and trusted enough for Disney Pictures and Universal to use it — and if it’s good enough for Disney it must be the happiest POS system on earth right?. Despite these big clients, Epos Now is designed for small businesses in the retail industry.
LingaPOS
Last year, Linga POS granted new users 3 months of a free Linga POS license. This year, we’re not sure what Linga POS has planned yet, but it’s sure to be great! Check back in for the latest POS Black Friday sales.
Linga POS is an affordable, mobile POS system with impressive features like strong inventory management, loyalty programs, online ordering, and offline functionality. LingaPOS is best for foodservice businesses of any size.
Accounting Software
Okay, so as the head accounting writer at Merchant Maverick for three years, I’m a little biased toward accounting software, but hey — that just means I know a good deal when I see one. If you’ve been thinking of switching accounting software or need a better program to manage your upcoming taxes, now might be a good time to switch. I’m excited to share these sales with you.
QuickBooks
Last year, QuickBooks offered four Black Friday deals — 50% off of QuickBooks Self-Employed, 50% off of QuickBooks Online, $100 off of QuickBooks for Mac, and $150 off of QuickBooks Premier. Stay tuned to see what QuickBooks has to offer this Black Friday.
QuickBooks is the big name in accounting for a reason. With multiple desktop and cloud-based products, Intuit QuickBooks offers solutions for nearly any sized business looking to better manage their accounting, finances, and cash flow.
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