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Biz ops

5 questions to decide if your pop-up is ready for a permanent location

You’ve done your research, you’ve tested the market through pop-ups, and now you … Read more
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Customer service

How to create employee incentive programs for your small business

Employee incentive programs come in all shapes and sizes, making it somewhat of … 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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Quick Service Restaurants (QSR)

How to turn your home baking hobby into a bakery business

Is turning your home baking hobby into a fully-fledged business a long-time dream? … Read more
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Clover partner solutions

How card-on-file subscriptions guarantee revenue and grow your business

Membership subscriptions can boost customer loyalty. Learn how Loyalzoo’s Memberships & Recurring Payments … Read more
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Insights

15+ Great ways small businesses can maximize downtime

Rare as it is, downtime is a great opportunity to take stock of … Read more
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Biz ops

How small businesses can use “design thinking” to improve crucial processes

Big companies like Apple and AirBnB use design thinking to fuel innovation and … Read more
Restaurant employee entering order on Clover Station

Clover news

Fiserv powers full-service restaurants to succeed in today’s new operating environment with launch of Clover Station Solo

BROOKFIELD, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aug. 3, 2021– Restaurants can simplify business operations and accept payments … Read more
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

What to know about leasing a restaurant space

There’s a lot of thought and legwork that goes into leasing a restaurant. … Read more
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Accounting

Get your small business ready for the end of the year with Homebase

There are three crucial things that small businesses need to stay on top … Read more
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How to start a catering business in 7 steps

Despite slow growth in the restaurant industry, it’s a good time to start … Read more
Clover wins a Payments Excellence Award

Clover news

Clover wins Restaurant Smart Terminal Provider of the Year award

The Strawhecker Group (TSG) is proud to announce that Clover® from Fiserv, has … Read more
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Restaurant expansion: How to expand your business to another state

Restaurant expansion can help your business become more profitable, connect with a wider … Read more
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Quick Service Restaurants (QSR)

A guide to sales tax for food trucks

This guide to sales tax for food trucks will guide you through what … Read more
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Customer service

How to handle difficult customers effectively

Whether it’s because someone on your staff made a mistake or because that … Read more
Group of friends sitting at a table holding happy hour drinks in the center of the table.

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How to improve your happy hour menu

Improving your happy hour menu and drink specials isn’t just about discounts—it’s about … Read more

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

3 reasons to keep your shop’s countertops clutter-free

If you’re running a business, you’ve got customers to service, employees to manage, … Read more
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Customer service

How are minimum-wage hikes impacting your business?

Whether or not your state’s rate has already gone up, it’s smart business … Read more
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

6 event ideas to pack your bar with customers

A consistently slow weeknight in your bar isn’t a drag, it’s an opportunity! … Read more
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How to choose a restaurant marketing agency

A digital marketing agency for restaurants can help you reach new customers online … Read more