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Ecommerce

How to ship alcohol: Navigating the regulatory maze and courier options

If you’re in the liquor business or looking to get in, the projected … Read more
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Money management

Wire transfers or ACH: Which should you use?

For many applications, wire transfers and ACH are essentially the same. But as a merchant, … Read more
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Coffee shops and cafes

11 types of restaurant categories & dining experiences

Before you start a new restaurant or change your existing service model, learn … Read more
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Guides

How to start and grow a successful home service business

The home services industry is booming. Learn the ins and outs of starting … Read more
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Holiday

April promo calendar: Harbingers of Spring

There’s a lot more to April than tax day. Find new ways to … Read more
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Guides

What is Customer Relationship Management (CRM)?

Customer relationship management (CRM) allows a business to manage and analyze contact with … Read more
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Inspiration

How to choose a name for your small business

Who knew choosing a name for your business could be so hard? Your … Read more
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Quick Service Restaurants (QSR)

Fast casual vs. fast food: What is the difference?

However, there are important differences between fast casual vs. fast food restaurants – … Read more
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

5 tips for updating your tipping policy to retain employees

In today’s tight labor market, it’s more important than ever for restaurants to … Read more
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Covid-19

Creating a contactless payment experience

No swiping or dipping cards at a credit card reader No touching or … Read more
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Accounting

5 best restaurant accounting software

Here’s a look at some popular accounting software products, including some basic features … Read more
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Customer service

What is fine dining? Here’s a guide for creating a special restaurant experience

There’s something gratifying about providing this special experience for others — which is … Read more
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Meet the Merchant

The Bagel Meister

Who doesn’t love a fresh-baked bagel? Read about how Clover has helped Dean … Read more
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Meet the Merchant

Hole in One Bagels

In this Meet the Merchant interview, we speak with JP Figaro of Hole … 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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Meet the Merchant

Chef Shakespeare

Valda Shakespeare cooks because she loves people and food with all her heart. … Read more
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Ecommerce

Stay competitive with omni-channel payment processing

The retail landscape is becoming more fragmented as merchants increasingly design their payment … Read more
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Gift cards

Detecting and preventing eGift card fraud

Most small business owners love the idea of gift cards — and for good reason. … Read more
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Clover app partners

Is your business a victim of shrinkflation? Don’t pay more for shorter receipt rolls.

Businesses use shrinkflation to downsize products while keeping prices the same to maintain … Read more
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Biz ops

Dropshipping: What it is & why it might be smart for your small business

Dropshipping is becoming popular among small businesses and eCommerce retailers with little to … Read more