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Three chefs plating entrees

Customer service

What is a prix fixe menu?

In the ever-evolving realm of fine dining restaurants, a prix fixe menu continues … Read more
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Customer service

5 common sales objections and how to overcome them

Overcoming objections is a frequent challenge in retail, and addressing them is key … Read more
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Holiday

March promo calendar: Fighting the cold with fun celebrations

There’s a lot more to March than St. Patrick’s Day. Find new ways … Read more
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Meet the Merchant

Canton Palace Theatre

For decades, the Canton Palace Theatre’s sales system relied on pen, paper, and … Read more
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Clover news

We are all in this together

by John Beatty, CEO, Clover The way we do business has changed Across … Read more
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Meet the Merchant

The School – Creative Arts Education

Meet Lindsay Duncan and Krystal Ferguson, co-owners of The School – Creative Arts … Read more
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Biz ops

7 best practices to get your business paid on time

Small businesses lose out on $285 billion every year due to unpaid invoices, … Read more
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Crisis support

Three simple self-care habits to avoid workday burnout

What does clocking in and out even mean when you’re running your own … Read more
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Biz ops

13 must-read money management tips for small businesses

Cash flow may sound simple—just make more money than you spend—but for many … Read more
People dancing in the office

Holiday

Celebrate National Fun at Work Day

No one seems to know who created it. Congress hasn’t voted on it. … Read more
Woman working at a laptop

Accounting

6 tips for writing an effective invoice reminder to clients

One-third of merchants say that late payments put their business at risk of … Read more
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Guides

How to use each social media platform for your business in 2023

With the right social media strategy, small businesses can help increase brand awareness … Read more
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Inspiration

“Parentrepreneurs” share what it’s like having a baby and running a business

Running a small business is tough. Raising a baby is even tougher. So … Read more
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Loyalty

Blind date with a book: How to increase engagement with your bookstore

Discover the magic of blind date with a book! Setting up this unique … Read more
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Insights

How to grow gym memberships via gym culture

A strong gym culture can improve customer retention, reduce customer churn, and strengthen … 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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Customer service

Win the waiting game: How to keep customers from leaving when tables are full – Part 1

Want your restaurant’s popularity to last? There is a right and wrong way … Read more
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Accounting

How small businesses can analyze and improve their profit margins

As the cost of doing business fluctuates, so does your bottom line. Keeping … Read more
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Mobile

Tablet POS software for a convenient checkout experience

A mobile tablet POS solution allows users to process payments from anywhere. With … Read more
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Customer service

How to optimize the eCommerce checkout flow for your business

Optimizing the eCommerce checkout process is essential for small businesses. Here are some … Read more