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Dollar bills in wallet

Insights

How soon until wallets and cash are a thing of the past?

Roughly 30 percent of Americans don’t carry any type of cash at all, and 76 … Read more
Inside a clothing boutique

Biz ops

5 small business trends & practices that aren’t going away post-pandemic: retail edition

These trends shaped the retail industry during COVID-19 and will continue to influence … Read more
Gold mylar love balloon

Holiday

February promo calendar: Love is in the air

There’s a lot more to February than Valentine’s Day. Find new ways to … Read more
Female chef preparing food in a commercial kitchen

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Renting/leasing a commercial kitchen: What business owners need to know

Need more room for your food and beverage business? Learn how to find … Read more
Plates of pasta and salad

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

What is a pop-up restaurant?

How do pop-up restaurants work? How do you start one, and why are … Read more
Car mechanic checking under the hood

Clover app partners

5 essential apps for car mechanics and auto repair shops

Today’s cars are far more technologically complex than the cars most of us … Read more
Holiday shopping in a marketplace

Holiday

5 tips for getting your piece of the holiday shopping frenzy

Focus on unique quality, not steep discounts Don’t get caught up in the … Read more
Staff working behind bar at cafe

Clover app partners

How to create engaging customer loyalty programs: 3 steps to consider

Not only do they help create a positive customer experience, but they also … Read more
Masked medical professional holding syringe

Covid-19

What the COVID-19 Vaccine Means for Small Businesses

The COVID-19 vaccine has arrived. What does this mean for small businesses?
Customer checking out at shop

Customer service

What is the Voice of the Customer (VoC)?

Thanks to technology, businesses now have faster and more accurate ways of learning … Read more
People walking through outdoor market event

Insights

Event marketing strategies for your small business

Looking to host an event to boost your brand profile and expand your … Read more
Female chef cooking chicken

Coffee shops and cafes

How to open a restaurant

Tips for starting a restaurant The first steps for starting a business include lots of research, … Read more
Woman wearing several bracelets

Insights

 7 tips for photographing jewelry

Whether you operate an online or brick-and-mortar jewelry store, a display of glossy … Read more
Three restaurant employees in a meeting

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How to manage restaurant staff effectively

An effective restaurant management system plays a key role in business success. Learn … Read more
Restaurant employee sweeping the floor

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How to reduce restaurant turnover rate

High turnover in the restaurant industry is a common problem–and an expensive one. … Read more
Person paying cash for jewelry

Accounting

Cashless, cash-only, or hybrid? Choose the best payment method for your business

The prevalence of contactless payments makes it seem as though commerce is on … Read more
Latino shop owner on tablet in stock room

Minority-owned

5 resources every Latinx small business owner should know

As we celebrate Latinx-owned businesses, we explore 5 types of resources available to … 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
Clarissa and Rui of Tapi Go!

Meet the Merchant

Tapi Go!

In this installment of Meet the Merchant, we speak to Clarissa Aguiar of … Read more
Mignon Francois of The Cupcake Collection

Meet the Merchant

The Cupcake Collection

In this installment of Meet the Merchant, we speak to Mignon Francois of … Read more