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Red sale sign

Clover app partners

How real-time promotions can drive foot traffic & delight your customers

Real-time promotions are a powerful way to connect with your customers and win … Read more
Arturo Garza (Gonzo) of Gonzo's Rock And Roll Pizzeria

Meet the Merchant

Gonzo’s Rock And Roll Pizzeria

In this installment of Meet the Merchant, we speak to Arturo Garza of … Read more
Holding phone in Times Square

Marketing

How to leverage the power of micro-influencers to increase sales

If you’re just starting out, we’re here to guide you on one very … Read more
Family clinking glasses

Clover app partners

Make “Kids Eat Free” work for your restaurant

Kids-eat-free is seductive, family-forward, and a no-brainer for parents. Making it work for … Read more
Stacks of books

Biz ops

How to declutter your small business operations

Decluttering: it’s not just for your kitchen cabinets. Streamline your business by following … Read more
Two people discussing restaurant renovation

Accounting

Restaurant renovations: Understanding costs and budgeting for success

While restaurant renovations often require lots of time, money, and labor upfront, they … Read more
We're Open hanging sign

Customer service

It’s a sign: Best practices for in-store signage

So, how can you keep things flowing smoothly through your store? One simple … Read more
Man in green shirt holding cash

Accounting

How much should you pay your employees? A concise guide.

Figuring out how to pay employees is a key consideration when running any … Read more
Cafe owner writing in notebook on counter

Money management

Federal funding for small businesses: Understanding the state small business credit initiative

Today, most small businesses could all use a little extra funding. Learn more … Read more
Shopping cart icon on keyboard

Ecommerce

Payment gateway vs. shopping cart

If you are building an online presence to sell your goods or services … Read more
Retail shop owners discussing finances

Accounting

What is COGS? A concise guide for retail businesses

Cost of goods sold (COGS) is an essential metric for retailers, as it … Read more
Red weekend sale sign outside a clothing store

Marketing

Understanding the principles of scarcity and urgency and how they can help drive sales

Scarcity marketing can help generate urgency around purchasing decisions. Make sure your tactics … Read more
Customers at a bakery

Loyalty

3 things to consider when structuring your loyalty program

Today’s loyalty programs are designed to maximize ROI in terms of cost, time, … Read more
Sushi plate

Clover app partners

Five apps that’ll up your food service delivery game

With that in mind, we thought we’d share five of the most helpful … Read more
Holding phone over Clover Mini

Mobile

Apple Pay for business – what will it cost me?

Apple Pay® is one of the top mobile payment and digital wallet services … Read more
People at restaurant

Biz ops

Walk-ins or reservations—what’s the right mix for your restaurant?

It’s one of the trickiest questions in the restaurant business: should you take … Read more
Two people making floral arrangements

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
Cartoon of messy countertop

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
Female chef plating meal

Customer service

Dining excellence: How to improve restaurant operations

Learn tips for enhancing the customer experience and how to improve restaurant operations, … 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