Lisa A. Anthony

Lead Writer | Personal finance, lending, personal taxes

Lisa A. Anthony is a writer on NerdWallet’s small-business team, primarily covering payroll software and payment processing. She has over 20 years of diverse experience in finance, lending and personal taxes. Prior to becoming a writer, Lisa worked as a loan officer, business analyst and freelance marketing consultant. Over the years she has had the opportunity to interact directly with consumers to conduct product research, gather insights and evaluate user experiences. She is based in San Diego.

Education: B.A. in business administration from Chadron State College
Previous experience: Writer at Intuit Turbo Tax, Loan officer at Bank of America, Business analyst at Wells Fargo Bank

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The latest from Lisa

Best CRM Software for Small Businesses

CRM software stores your contact database, but it also has tools to help manage your sales pipeline, develop email campaigns and monitor the success of marketing efforts.

The Ultimate Guide to Small-Business Marketing

Small-business marketing plans typically include a website, social media and email campaigns, but can also involve traditional and experiential marketing strategies.

Best Credit Card Readers for Small Businesses

Based on style, hardware costs and transaction fees, these top readers may be right for your business and budget.

Strategies Small Businesses Can Use to Retain Employees

Competitive compensation, professional development opportunities and flexible schedules are some of the tactics small businesses can use to keep their employees.

Accion Business Loans: 2023 Review

Accion loans can help borrowers who haven’t secured traditional financing, but loans aren’t available in every state.

Square Business Loans: 2023 Review

Square loans are repaid using a percentage of your daily sales rather than a fixed repayment amount.

Is a Hybrid Workplace the Right Move for Your Small Business?

A hybrid workplace with in-office and remote work may give small businesses a boost recruiting talent and retaining employees.

A Rising Fed Rate Doesn’t Have to Derail Your Business Loan Refi

A better interest rate isn’t the only reason a borrower may want to consider refinancing their existing business loan.

Best Mobile POS Systems

Cost, flexibility and convenience are top considerations when taking payments from customers with a mobile point-of-sale system.

Best Virtual Terminals for Small Business

The right virtual terminal can save you time and money when you need to manually enter credit card transactions.

Best POS Systems for Food Trucks

The right point-of-sale system processes orders and payments and has other features to help you run your business.

Best Point-of-Sale (POS) Systems and Software

The best POS system depends a lot on the type of business you have. Here are our top picks for each category.

Is a Line of Credit Right for Your Business Recession Plan?

How your business operates and whether you have fluctuating funding needs can help you decide when to apply for a business line of credit.

How Credit Card Processing Works for Small Businesses

Authorization is just the first step of many in a credit card processing system that ultimately results in a merchant being paid.

Best Merchant Services

These merchant services are at the top of our list based on overall cost, terms, customer support and integrations.