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Insights

8 value-added barber shop services to consider adding to your menu

Full-service barber shops offer customers a more comprehensive experience. Some barbering services are … Read more
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Clover product news

2FA: What it is & why it’s crucial for merchant security

Small businesses are prime targets for average hackers looking to score valuable information. … Read more
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Covid-19

Coronavirus Financial Relief Available to Businesses as of May 21, 2020

This information is evolving and subject to change. We will provide updates periodically. … Read more
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Meet the Merchant

Destiny Farm Cattle

In this installment of Meet the Merchant, we speak to Hendrick Leibrandt of … 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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Gift cards

5 tips to help small businesses cover the holiday rush with less

The holiday sales rush can be a stressful and exciting time for small … Read more
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Mobile

Why is contactless payment good for small businesses? Here are 5 myths debunked.

Contactless payments have surged in popularity, but some merchants still hesitate to adopt … Read more
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Restaurant cleanliness: Importance of cleaning & sanitation in food industry

Why is cleaning and sanitation important in the food industry? Proper health and … Read more
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Insights

How to run a successful sales promotion

This post examines the threats and opportunities of a number of promotional methods. … Read more
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Mobile

Accept payments with secure wireless credit card processing

Wireless payment processing technologies continue to evolve and take the worry out of … Read more
Brooklyn Tea owners

Minority-owned

Getting Back2Business: grants for minority-owned businesses

The Back2Business program is a multi-tiered initiative meant to strengthen small businesses in … Read more
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Inga’s Alpine Tavern

After working for a Catholic school non-profit for 13 years, Mary McKnabb wasn’t … Read more
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Negotiating commercial leases

Negotiating a commercial lease can be a daunting but crucial step in securing … Read more
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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
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By state

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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Insights

How to open a bakery

If you’re a cake, pastry, or cookie aficionado, you may want to take … Read more
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Insights

How small businesses can celebrate Pride Month in a genuine way

Pride Month can present an opportunity for small businesses to express their values … Read more
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Clover product news

5 reasons every restaurant needs Clover Online Ordering with Delivery now

Clover® Online Ordering with Delivery lets restaurants of all sizes offer customers the … Read more
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Customer service

Why your business might consider adopting a concierge business model

The concierge business model is creating buzz for quality brands. Learn how offering … 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