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Accounting

What is cryptocurrency and why it matters for small businesses

Day traders fascinated with Elon Musk’s wealth bought into the joke–quite literally–and united … Read more

Meet the Merchant

À La Cart Orlando

In this installment of Meet the Merchant, we speak to April Williams of … Read more
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Mobile

4 tips for mobile credit card processing at trade show events

There are multiple reasons why any business owner would exhibit at a trade … Read more
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Biz ops

Are you controlling for these 10 small business risks?

Roughly 20% of small businesses fail in their first year of operation, and … Read more
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Accounting

What tax forms do small businesses have to file?

To avoid unwanted penalties and fines, it’s important to stay on top of … Read more
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Insights

Google Wallet vs. Google Pay: What’s different?

This article explores these complementary payment technologies – highlighting their differences and similarities. … Read more
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

What you need to know about automatic gratuity laws for restaurants

To automate or not? That’s the question when it comes to tipping policies. … Read more
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

WILD Park Slope

In this installment of Meet the Merchant, we speak to Marina Charny, owner … Read more
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Enterprise behavior

The value of accepting credit cards for B2B transactions

There are many benefits of offering Level 2 and Level 3 credit card … Read more
Gen Z entrepreneur looking at phone

Guides

The Gen Z entrepreneur’s guide to starting a business

Gen Z could be considered the most entrepreneurial generation. Here, we take a … Read more
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By state

How to open a restaurant in California

Starting a restaurant in California can be tricky, but this guide can help … Read more
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

4 cash flow management strategies for bars

For bar owners, managing cash flow is key to keeping the business afloat. … Read more
Waffles in Paradise owners

Meet the Merchant

Waffles in Paradise

In this installment of Meet the Merchant, we speak to Inga Elvrom of … Read more
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Clover app partners

What your employees need to know about inventory management

Effective inventory management is a collaborative effort that involves your entire team. Each … Read more
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Turning the tables: Reviewing restaurant review sites

Given the sheer number of restaurant rating sites, how can you possibly monitor … Read more
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Clover app partners

Paychex: The power of a single platform for payroll, time and attendance, and HR

Paychex Flex is the best way to integrate your payroll, HR, and time … Read more
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Ecommerce

Merchant account vs. payment gateway: what’s the difference?

A merchant account is a type of bank account that lets your business … Read more
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Gift cards

Detecting and preventing eGift card fraud

Most small business owners love the idea of gift cards — and for good reason. … Read more
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Clover app partners

3 ways a team management tool can boost your business

There are lots of reasons to use a team management tool like Homebase. … Read more
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Accounting

5 best restaurant accounting software

Here’s a look at some popular accounting software products, including some basic features … Read more