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Paint 2 Smile
Laura Hoyos transformed her love of painting and her passion for art education … Read more
6 tips for writing an effective invoice reminder to clients
One-third of merchants say that late payments put their business at risk of … Read more
Celebrating women merchants
To celebrate Women’s History Month, we’re revisiting 5 Meet the Merchant stories that … Read more
5 small business trends & practices that aren’t going away post-pandemic: retail edition
These trends shaped the retail industry during COVID-19 and will continue to influence … Read more
Why is the post-purchase customer experience important in the retail industry?
A successful sales process should require diverting some of your time and attention … Read more
Terri Does Desserts
Terri Rhodes Littleton of Terri Does Desserts in Sacramento, California, shares her story … Read more
How to start a business in New York
If you’ve ever dreamed of starting your business in the Empire State, it’s … Read more
Bulbap Grill
In this installment, we speak to Jeff Choi of Bulbap Grill with locations … Read more
Full Service Restaurants (FSR)
Licenses and permits needed to open a restaurant
Because licenses are legally required, not having them could lead to serious fines … Read more
Health code violations: What they are & how to prepare for an inspection
Customers are unlikely to visit your establishment if it fails to meet basic … Read more
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
How to fire an employee: A guide for small businesses
Firing an employee is an unfortunate reality of doing business. There are best … Read more
7 ways to finance small business growth
If your business is ready to grow it can be the beginning of … Read more
The ultimate 2023 retail store holiday checklist
The retail holidays are right around the corner. That means retail, restaurant, and … Read more
Tips for how to write an employee handbook for a small business
This guide walks you through some of the essentials that should go into … Read more
Magnolia Emporium
Join us as we chat with Randolph James, the owner of Magnolia Emporium … Read more
How to optimize the eCommerce checkout flow for your business
Optimizing the eCommerce checkout process is essential for small businesses. Here are some … Read more
Design your front-of-house customer experience
It’s what inside that counts: give your front-of-house customer experience a refresh with … Read more
Full Service Restaurants (FSR)
What is a restaurant employee training manual and why do I need one?
A restaurant training manual can be a vital roadmap for your establishment’s success. … Read more
Revolution Bakery
What if you could have a delectable croissant without gluten? Meet Dionne Christian, … Read more