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Ecommerce

Beyond Black Friday marketing

Need some Black Friday ideas for small business? Consider Small Business Saturday, Cyber … Read more
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The Pickled Pepper People

When friends suggested she start a business selling her Haitian “Pikay Fire Slaw,” … Read more
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Pandemic Pup Relief Tour

Did you enjoy our profile of Harlem Doggie Day Spa and owner Brian … Read more
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Guides

What is small business insurance? Here’s what you need to know

Although competition and other market forces may be responsible for many of these … Read more
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

15 restaurant interview questions to ask job candidates

Here are 15 interview questions restaurant managers or owners can use to help learn more … Read more
Bob Devine From the Boot

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From The Boot

Join us as we chat with Bob Devine, a co-owner of From The … Read more
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Guides

What is POS (point of sale) software?

Why your business needs POS system software Many merchants often use point of … Read more
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Clover app partners

6 useful apps for boutique owners and small retail businesses

As a boutique owner or small business retailer, you know how important it … Read more
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Coffee shops and cafes

Find money-making restaurant marketing ideas and sales techniques

How do you attract more customers to your restaurant? By building a restaurant … Read more
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Guides

10 essential pieces of equipment salons need for opening day

Opening a thriving salon demands more than simply knowing hair design, curl patterns, … Read more
Mario Johnson owner of The Beverly

Back2Business

Spotlight on The Beverly

Many small businesses have been hit hard by the pandemic, particularly minority-owned businesses. … Read more
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Accounting

Leveraging the busy tax season to grow your finance business

For those seeking to grow their finance business, the right marketing strategies can … Read more
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Insights

Wondering how to start a brewery? 3 things to know

Thinking about starting your own microbrewery? It’s a fun and vibrant business environment … Read more
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Canton Palace Theatre

For decades, the Canton Palace Theatre’s sales system relied on pen, paper, and … Read more
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Biz ops

Smart cash management tips for small businesses

What’s one of the top reasons 20% of small businesses fail in their … Read more
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Personal services

Should you add wash and fold laundry services to your dry cleaning business?

Should you add wash and fold laundry services to your dry cleaning business? … Read more
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Customer service

How to reassure your staff when business is slow

When business is noticeably slow, employees tend to worry about their jobs. Business … Read more
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Tapi Go!

In this installment of Meet the Merchant, we speak to Clarissa Aguiar of … Read more
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Chateau 4 Paws

Learn how Chateau 4 Paws – a pet grooming salon in Fayetteville, GA … Read more
Chef Shakespeare food truck

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Chef Shakespeare

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