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Owner of Out the Dough

Meet the Merchant

Out The Dough

In this installment of Meet the Merchant, we speak to Angelo Lonardo of … Read more
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Customer service

How to deal with difficult customers during the pandemic

The pandemic has brought a host of new challenges for small business owners. … 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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Covid-19

What the COVID-19 Vaccine Means for Small Businesses

The COVID-19 vaccine has arrived. What does this mean for small businesses?
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Ecommerce

How to increase gift card sales for your small business

For small businesses, selling gift cards can help boost cash flow, expand your … Read more
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

3 reasons why you should offer a mocktail menu at your restaurant or bar

Have you noticed more sober-curious guests at your restaurant or bar? If so, … Read more
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Marketing

How to uncover broken links on your website

One of the things Google looks at when determining where to rank your … Read more
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Guides

What is Customer Relationship Management (CRM)?

Customer relationship management (CRM) allows a business to manage and analyze contact with … Read more
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Meet the Merchant

Kwame A. Michel, Inc.

In this installment of Meet the Merchant, we speak to Kwame A. Michel … Read more
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Loyalty

How to reduce loyalty program fraud

“Gaming” a loyalty program? Believe it or not, it happens. But there are … 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
Daddy Greens owner

Back2Business

Spotlight on Daddy Greens

Daddy Greens keeps the green in Brooklyn When Frank visited Daddy Greens pizzeria, … Read more
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Marketing

5 questions to ask: Are you ready for the next live event near you?

Small businesses don’t need to spend millions of dollars to capitalize on high-visibility … Read more
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Accounting

Merchant account vs. business bank account

What is a merchant account? A merchant account is a special type of … Read more
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

10 exciting restaurant grand opening ideas

Build a strong community presence by incorporating some of these restaurant grand opening … Read more
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Coffee shops and cafes

How to create a captivating newsletter for your business

An email newsletter can be a powerful marketing tool if done right. Read … Read more
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Insights

6 things to consider before opening a second location for your business

Opening a second location involves a lot of research and planning. Here are … Read more
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Clover product news

Meet Clover Recurring Payments

Clover’s new recurring payments is a convenient and reliable way to get paid … Read more
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Personal services

Should you add wash and fold laundry services to your dry cleaning business?

Should you add wash and fold laundry services to your dry cleaning business? … Read more
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Clover app partners

Holiday promotions that won’t break the bank

Smart and effective marketing starts with a strategy. Before planning out any promotions, … Read more