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Glasses, pen, and notebook

Inspiration

Develop a growth mindset: 3 questions for small business owners

Experts agree that a growth mindset is integral to business success. But how … Read more
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Should you have a soft opening for your restaurant?

Before you have your grand opening, consider having a restaurant soft opening, otherwise … Read more
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Clover partner solutions

Clover’s got restaurant delivery covered: 4 services to try

Many restaurants consider order delivery a must-have business. Let Clover help you optimize … 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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Accounting

4 reasons to pay your business bills online

Managing business expenses is a chore that takes time from many small business … Read more
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Insights

Top management skills all small business owners should have

The skills it takes to start a business aren’t always the same skills … Read more
Owner of Milk Jar Cookies

Meet the Merchant

Milk Jar Cookies

Learn how Courtney Cowan turned her passion for baking and customer service into … Read more
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Biz ops

Smart cash management tips for small businesses

What’s one of the top reasons 20% of small businesses fail in their … Read more
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Meet the Merchant

The Hidden Gem

Read the inspiring story behind The Hidden Gem, an artisan market in Okotoks, … Read more
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How to write a catering invoice

Catering can be a challenging business. That’s why it’s more important than ever … 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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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
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Customer service

How to create employee incentive programs for your small business

Employee incentive programs come in all shapes and sizes, making it somewhat of … Read more
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Insights

Top podcasts for small business owners and entrepreneurs

Tuning into a podcast is convenient, allows for multitasking, and can feel more … Read more
Owner of Walrus Ice Cream lisa paugh

Meet the Merchant

Walrus Ice Cream

We spoke with Lisa Paugh and Jake Anderson–owner and general manager of Walrus … Read more
Forest, hills, and river

Clover app partners

Make an impact with the Donate for Trees app

The Donate for Trees app allows your business to accept donations from your … Read more
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Inspiration

5 ways to go green as a small business (and why you should)

As the owner of a small business, you may not have put much … Read more
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Accounting

What is paperless payroll?

A paperless payroll system does all of the above, but without the use … Read more
Jars stacked of Aliskas Amazing Pickles

Meet the Merchant

Aliska’s Amazing Pickles

In this Meet the Merchant story, we speak to Aliska Walker, owner of … Read more