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Inspiration

Should your business have an alter ego? 5 ideas for how to make passive income

From pop-up events to game nights to hosting classes, giving your small business … Read more
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Meet the Merchant

ChoZen 4 U Boutique

For Corless Berry, the best part of retirement was finally having the time … Read more
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By state

How to start a business in Georgia

If you want to open a business in Georgia, use the information below … Read more
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Clover app partners

Tips & strategies to recruit & retain millennial employees

It’s essential to know how to attract and retain millennial employees. If you … Read more
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How much does it cost to open a restaurant?

The cost of opening a restaurant varies from business to business. Read our … Read more
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Insights

How to open a jewelry store

Jewelry shops can be a great addition to almost any shopping district or … Read more

Meet the Merchant

The Batty Lady

Alicia Campbell started quilting at the age of 12. Now, she’s traveling across … Read more
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Insights

Back to school shopping trends for bookstores

Data shows that small, independent bookstores serve a valuable need for customers, especially … Read more
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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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Insights

Small businesses are fighting a two-headed dragon: Inflation and supply chain disruption

Inflation and Supply Chain Disruption are huge forces that are dealing unprecedented challenges … Read more
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Ecommerce

Best practices for gift cards

A well-run gift card program for small businesses can help them offer promotions … Read more
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Ecommerce

How to embrace SMART goals to maximize your eCommerce conversion rates

The article below explains what SMART goals are. It also details how you … Read more
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Average restaurant profit margin and revenue: What they mean for your business

Not sure how to calculate your restaurant profit margin and revenue? Or why … Read more
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Clover app partners

8 awesome Clover apps every coffee shop needs

Indie coffee shops can hold their own against the corporate giants with a … Read more
Bookstore owner on tablet

Customer service

3 local bookstores on harnessing the power of community

Local bookstores generate love like no other business. These three shops have become … Read more
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

5 lessons from Hulu’s ‘The Bear’ on how to run a small business

Hulu’s hit series The Bear is about a small business owner, and the … Read more
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How to build a restaurant leadership team

Hiring a restaurant leadership team can be overwhelming, but great people are out … Read more
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Biz ops

Should your business go cashless? Pros & Cons

Going cashless is not a decision an owner should take lightly. Here we … Read more
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Customer service

How to use QR code menus to improve restaurant service

From creating QR code menus to interactive marketing campaigns, learn how QR codes … Read more