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Two construction workers

Insights

W-2 vs. 1099: Choosing between employees and contractors

Either way, the majority of new hires will likely fit into one of … Read more
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How to start a catering business in 7 steps

Despite slow growth in the restaurant industry, it’s a good time to start … Read more
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Gift cards

Get your business ready for moms, dads, & grads season

Spring got you stuck for seasonal advertising ideas? Gift cards give your spring … Read more
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Ecommerce

What is curbside pickup?

In the early days of COVID-19, restaurants were the primary drivers behind this … Read more
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Coffee shops and cafes

List of essential equipment needed to start a restaurant

This article details the back-of-house equipment needed to start a restaurant, including a … 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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Meet the Merchant

Canton Palace Theatre

For decades, the Canton Palace Theatre’s sales system relied on pen, paper, and … Read more
Restaurant server standing at Station Solo

Clover app partners

Simplify business management with ABC Paper Rolls

Meet the ABC Paper Rolls app So, what exactly does ABC Paper Rolls … Read more
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Insights

How different age groups prefer to pay

Although cash is convenient for smaller one-off transactions, using paper money carries a … Read more
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Gift cards

Support small businesses this Mother’s Day

In our Meet The Merchant series, we’ve spoken with a number of SMB … Read more
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Insights

Essential equipment gyms & fitness studios need for opening day

Building your own gym or fitness studio starts with selecting the right kind … Read more
Owners of Broken Spoke Boutique

Meet the Merchant

Broken Spoke Boutique

At first, Whitney Mayhew wasn’t sure what to make of her husband’s tiny … Read more
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Meet the Merchant

Amin’s Corner: Putting the “neighbor” back in the neighborhood deli

We spoke with Susan Amin, owner and proprietor of Amin’s Corner, about empathy, … Read more
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Ecommerce

Which retail format is right for your business?

Brick-and-mortar, digital marketplace, seasonal, or pop-up? There are many different formats to consider … Read more
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Ecommerce

25 digital products to sell and grow your eCommerce business in 2023

Digital products can offer business owners new opportunities to generate income and expand … Read more
Ice Cream on Grand storefront

Meet the Merchant

Ice Cream on Grand

In this installment of Meet the Merchant, we speak to Syed and Victoria … Read more
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Meet the Merchant

Celebrating 100+ merchants

Join us in celebrating the 100+ small business owners featured on Clover’s blog … 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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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How to open a restaurant in Texas

Aspiring restaurant owners can follow these essential tips to turn their culinary dreams … Read more
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Insights

15 small business tips for 2024

Your customers’ needs and preferences will continue to evolve in 2024. Evolve right … Read more