Ali Mercieca
Former Finance Writer and Editor, Ramp
Prior to Ramp, Ali worked with Robinhood on the editorial strategy for their financial literacy articles and with Nearside, an online banking platform, overseeing their banking and finance blog. Ali holds a B.A. in Psychology and Philosophy from York University and can be found writing about editorial content strategy and SEO on her Substack.
Education
Honors Bilingual Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Psychology, York University
Expertise
Finance Writing, Content Strategy
Highlight
Read Ali's case study about the content strategy for Nearside's small business banking blog on her Substack.
Articles by Ali Mercieca
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Divvy business credit card requirements: 2026 guide
Divvy requires a registered U.S. business entity, $20,000+ in a business bank account, good authorized-signer credit, and a connected business bank account.
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Expense receipts: What they are and how they work
An expense receipt is a proof-of-purchase document detailing a business transaction: the vendor, date, itemized costs, and total paid for tax and reimbursement.
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Amex Business Gold vs. Platinum: Which is best?
Compare the Amex Business Gold and Business Platinum on rewards rates, annual fees, statement credits, travel perks, and which card fits your business best.
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How to reduce operational costs
Operational costs are the day-to-day expenses of running your business—payroll, rent, software, and more. Here's how to reduce them without hurting quality.
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Automated bank reconciliation: A complete guide
Automated bank reconciliation uses software to match bank transactions against your general ledger in real time, flagging only exceptions for human review.
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How to check your Chase business credit card application status
Check your Chase business credit card application status 24/7 by phone at 1-800-453-9719, online at chase.com, or in person at any Chase branch.