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How to start a business in California

Against this backdrop, you might also have dreams of launching your small business … 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
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How to source, hire, and train employees brand-new to market

As consumers gain more confidence coming back to restaurants, many business owners are … Read more
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Back of house restaurant job descriptions and duties

Restaurants depend on back-of-house team members to manage operations and prepare food that … Read more

Meet the Merchant

Daisy’s Doghouse

In this installment of Meet the Merchant, we talk to Lisa Samar of … Read more
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Clover partner solutions

4 benefits of using the BLUbeem by Brink’s app for Clover

Learn how you can digitally reconcile your cash sales and deposits with BLUbeem™ … Read more
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Insights

Business trends & research roundup: millennial customers

What are the experts, surveys and latest research reports saying about appealing to … Read more
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Loyalty

Choosing the right loyalty program for your business

If you looked inside 10 people’s wallets/smartphones today, you’d most likely find at … Read more
Ricky Barragan of Ricky Styles Studio

Meet the Merchant

Ricky Styles Studio

In this installment of Meet the Merchant, we speak to Ricky Barragan of … Read more
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Insights

Understanding your credit card machine options

Card readers come in many shapes and sizes. From mobile POS to virtual … Read more
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Meet the Merchant

Aliska’s Amazing Pickles

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

Win the waiting game: How to keep customers from leaving when tables are full – Part 2

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

Financial analysis components for small business

This analysis allows you to better understand: How your small business is performing … Read more
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Meet the Merchant

Vesco Ridge Vineyards

In this installment of Meet the Merchant, we speak to Nancy Vesco of … Read more
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Payments & processing

Why business owners should pay themselves first

While it may seem contrary to the bootstrap nature of starting your own … Read more
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Marketing

5 questions to ask before running a social media campaign

Have you tried your hand at social media marketing only to realize you … Read more
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Insights

How to handle fame: A guide for small business owners with media success

A high-profile media appearance can make or break small businesses. Learning how to … Read more
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Clover app partners

5 essential florist apps to help grow your flower shop business

On top of these changes, you may have faced the challenge of direct … Read more
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Loyalty

8 eye-opening stats about why customer rewards programs are crucial to the bottom line

Customer rewards programs are an easy way to boost loyalty—and sales—for your business. … Read more
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Insights

8 stellar marketing and advertising examples to inspire you

Looking to refresh your marketing? Take inspiration from these advertising examples from other … Read more