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Loyalty

8 eye-opening stats about why customer rewards programs are crucial to the bottom line

Customer rewards programs are an easy way to boost loyalty—and sales—for your business. … Read more
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Clover app partners

3 apps to help you focus on business growth, not paperwork

Need more hours in your day? In your personal life, you likely use … Read more
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Personal services

Top outdoor fitness recommendations from California

Considering opening an outdoor fitness business? We explore lessons from California fitness on … Read more
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Customer service

Virtual stores and the future of eCommerce

Virtual stores utilize the latest technology, including augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality … Read more
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Insights

Green-thumbed entrepreneurs share their wisdom on growing a business

The plant business is booming, fueled by flora-loving millennials. Four entrepreneurs who got … Read more

Run your business

9 tips for hiring in a super-tight labor market

It can be tough to hire great workers in a tight labor market, … Read more
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Gift cards

What are closed loop mobile payments?

Have you ever bought a gift card or prepaid phone card? If so, … Read more
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Covid-19

ABC Fitness Connection

In this installment, we chat with Tammy L.S. Wright. Along with John Wright, … Read more
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Accounting

6 ways auto repair shops can ease bookkeeping, accounting, and payments

Bookkeeping may not exactly rev your engine, but it’s a big part of … Read more
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Inspiration

With wedding season booming, vendors find inclusion is good business

Wedding season is booming, but the industry is overwhelmingly white, straight and binary-gendered. … Read more
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How to manage restaurant staff effectively

An effective restaurant management system plays a key role in business success. Learn … Read more
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Insights

13 must-reads for every coffee shop business

The coffee business is thriving but competitive. To stay ahead, you need a … Read more
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Clover app partners

6 tactics for unifying the front and back of house for restaurants

To ensure a steady flow and a positive communication between the front and … Read more
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Ecommerce

The positive impact of social media on eCommerce

In fact, eCommerce sales continue to grow year after year. In 2019, sales … Read more
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Coffee shops and cafes

4 simple and creative ways to ask for tips at your business 

The traditional practice of tipping is adapting to changing times, economic pressures, and … Read more
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Mobile

How do NFC and MST differ? What do I need to know?

There are countless payment options out there — from credit cards to mobile-specific … Read more
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Guides

How to make a schedule for employees

Proper scheduling is essential for business success. Use this guide from Clover to … Read more
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Biz ops

6 awesome apps for small business retailers

Local retailers pride themselves on making customers happy, but when they’re inundated with … Read more
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Ecommerce

How to start an eCommerce business

In our digital age, customers love the speed, convenience, and prices that online … Read more