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Guides

How to open a bookstore

This concise guide for how to open a bookstore covers business planning, market … Read more
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Inspiration

David Joseph started a company that is helping restaurant owners sleep at night [Q&A]

Q&A with former restaurateur and tech startup founder David Joseph on the hair-pulling … Read more
Waffles in Paradise owners

Meet the Merchant

Waffles in Paradise

In this installment of Meet the Merchant, we speak to Inga Elvrom of … Read more
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Ecommerce

What is a payment gateway?

When accepting credit and debit cards at your brick-and-mortar store, a POS system is what … Read more

Payments & processing

What is an EFT payment?

An electronic funds transfer moves money from one account to another. The accounts … Read more
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Biz ops

5 questions to ask before working a wedding

In 2018, the average wedding in the U.S. cost $44,000. Weddings can be … Read more
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How to franchise a restaurant

Restaurant franchising has a number of benefits for both the franchisee and the … Read more
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Clover app partners

Seasonal hiring: What to expect during the 2022 holiday season

In 2022, temp job seekers have increased and seasonal employee hiring has been … Read more
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Customer service

How boutique owners can elevate customer experience with personal styling

Offering personal styling services through your boutique can be a powerful way to … Read more
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Personal services

How to start a consulting business

Discover how to start a consulting business with this high-level guide that covers … Read more
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Holiday

February promo calendar: Love is in the air

There’s a lot more to February than Valentine’s Day. Find new ways to … Read more
Woman paying at POS system

Guides

What is a POS system, how does it work, and how do I choose one?

Point-of-sale (POS) systems help businesses accept and process payments as well as manage … Read more
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Insights

7 small business types that will thrive post-pandemic

As the pandemic begins to wind down in the U.S., for many people, … 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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Clover product news

Tap to Pay on iPhone now available with the Clover Go app

With Tap to Pay on iPhone® now available in the Clover Go app … Read more
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How to market your restaurant space for special events

Succeeding in the event-planning world takes more than just a special table in … Read more
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Payments & processing

B2B made easy with Level 2 credit card processing

Level 2 (L2) payment capabilities can help you generate more sales, reduce processing … Read more
JP Figaro Hole in One Bagels owner

Meet the Merchant

Hole in One Bagels

In this Meet the Merchant interview, we speak with JP Figaro of Hole … Read more
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Insights

The 6 biggest money mistakes SMBs make

Below are six of the biggest money mistakes entrepreneurs make when trying to … Read more
Restaurant workers looking at laptop

Accounting

What is restaurant tax? What business owners need to know

The IRS has an entire guide dedicated to helping restaurant owners avoid common … Read more