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Exterior sign of Country Friends of Ohio

Meet the Merchant

Country Friends of Ohio

Woodworker and devoted mom Tami Cox opened a rustic decor shop in West … Read more
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By state

How to start a business in Arizona

The state even offers free resources and tips on how to start a … 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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Insights

How to open a dry cleaning business

Dry cleaners turn their passion for cleanliness into a career. Learn how to … Read more
Desi Saran of Sweetberry

Meet the Merchant

Sweetberry

Desi Saran of Sweetberry shares his strategy for mixing menu trends with tried-and-true … Read more
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Accounting

The difference between a W-2 and W-4 for small business owners

If you’re not sure what these two documents are, this guide explains the … Read more
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Hosting a class to grow your restaurant & bar sales

Restaurant cooking classes can be a unique way to enhance patron connection to … Read more
Jars of Heavenly Sweet Tastes jams

Meet the Merchant

Heavenly Sweet Tastes

Diana Kramer, owner of Heavenly Sweet Tastes, LLC, in Cincinnati, Ohio, transformed her … Read more
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Clover partner solutions

7 burning questions you can actually answer with cloud payroll data

What is often considered a burden by business owners? Payroll. But what generates … Read more
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Insights

The quick & dirty guide to SEO for your small business

You need to be visible online to get more customers. That all starts … Read more
Inside of a cafe

Biz ops

Business scenario: Managing your overhead costs

Managing your overhead costs can make or break your business. If your fixed … Read more
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Insights

10 Taylor Swift lyrics that double as advice for entrepreneurs

Taylor Swift is a singer, a songwriter, a global sensation, and… a brand. … Read more
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Covid-19

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
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How to get a Michelin Star: Criteria and best practices

For nearly a century, Michelin Stars have served as a benchmark for quality … Read more
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Top 10 recruiting websites to help you find and hire restaurant staff

Need to find and hire talent for your restaurant? Check out this list … Read more
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How to manage restaurant staff effectively

An effective restaurant management system plays a key role in business success. Learn … 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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Biz ops

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

Need a tidier workspace? This post will take a quick look at three … Read more
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Money management

4 benefits of a merchant account

As today’s consumers are increasingly using credit and debit cards to make purchases … Read more