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Insights

10 strengths local businesses can lean into

Small business week is here! In celebration of the many ways local shops … Read more
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Payments & processing

What is a credit card authorization code?

That customer at your checkout counter could be using a fake or stolen … Read more
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How to source, hire, and train employees brand-new to market

As consumers gain more confidence coming back to restaurants, many business owners are … Read more
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Customer service

5 questions to ask when a customer has a complaint

Customer complaints can be high-alert moments. Small business owners risk not only losing … Read more
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Renting/leasing a commercial kitchen: What business owners need to know

Need more room for your food and beverage business? Learn how to find … Read more
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Clover product news

BluePay is now Clover

BluePay, a leading provider of technology-enabled payment processing for North American merchants, has … 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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Coffee shops and cafes

8 restaurant loyalty and rewards program ideas

Discover how incorporating restaurant loyalty program ideas into your business strategy can help … Read more
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Insights

Event marketing strategies for your small business

Looking to host an event to boost your brand profile and expand your … Read more
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Holiday

How to motivate employees–during the holidays and year-round

As a small business owner, figuring out how to motivate employees is just … Read more
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Why you should consider adding tiny cocktails to your restaurant & bar menu

Looking to grow your restaurant or bar business? Tiny drinks ranging from craft … 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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Meet the Merchant

Patt’s Guitar Repair

In this installment of Meet the Merchant, we speak to Paris Patt of … Read more
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Coffee shops and cafes

How to start a successful drive-thru beverage business

Drive-thru beverage businesses are booming as more and more customers are looking for … Read more
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Holiday

15 ways to mentally prepare yourself for the holiday rush

From supply chain issues to the normal rush of the holidays, small business … Read more
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Money management

Federal funding for small businesses: Understanding the state small business credit initiative

Today, most small businesses could all use a little extra funding. Learn more … 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
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Inspiration

Support LGBTQ+ small businesses for Pride Month

To celebrate Pride Month, check out these stories of LGBTQ+ SMB owners on … Read more
FinTech Breakthrough Award Badge 2024

Clover news

Clover named “Best Overall Commerce Platform” in Annual FinTech Breakthrough Awards

MILWAUKEE, March 19, 2024 – Clover from Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE:FI), a leading global … Read more
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Loyalty

How to market your quick service restaurant’s catering business for special events

A growing number of Quick Serve Restaurants are launching catering services to reach … Read more