How to use each social media platform for your business in 2023
With the right social media strategy, small businesses can help increase brand awareness ... Read more
How to create compelling visual content for social media that drives attention
Creating compelling visual content on social media can be a great way to ... Read more
How to set up a business website
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Bartender licensing: A guide for employers
Helping your servers and other employees get their bartending licenses can be a ... Read more
The Gen Z entrepreneur’s guide to starting a business
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How to make a schedule for employees
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How to write a boutique business plan
A boutique business plan won’t just help you stay organized, it’s an essential ... Read more
Full Service Restaurants (FSR)
How to get a Michelin Star: Criteria and best practices
For nearly a century, Michelin Stars have served as a benchmark for quality ... Read more
How to start a retail business
Knowing how to start a retail business step by step can help aspiring ... Read more
How to fire an employee: A guide for small businesses
Firing an employee is an unfortunate reality of doing business. There are best ... Read more
How to do bar inventory in 7 simple steps
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)
How to conduct alcohol server training: A guide for restaurants and bars
Careless alcohol service can have dire consequences, but alcohol server training can help ... Read more
How to franchise your small business
Considering expanding your restaurant, retail, or service business? Learn how to franchise your ... Read more
The ultimate guide to pricing strategy for new businesses
When setting initial prices for products and services, most business owners choose a ... Read more
Full Service Restaurants (FSR)
What to know about leasing a restaurant space
There’s a lot of thought and legwork that goes into leasing a restaurant. ... Read more
How to get a small business license in Texas
Launching a business in the Lone Star state requires filing the right paperwork. ... Read more
Full Service Restaurants (FSR)
How to write a restaurant business plan
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Which retail format is right for your business?
Brick-and-mortar, digital marketplace, seasonal, or pop-up? There are many different formats to consider ... Read more
How to get a small business license in California
If you're thinking about starting a small business in California, you may need ... Read more
Your small business checklist: 25 things to do before the year ends
As we approach the end of another calendar year, here’s a list of ... Read more
How to start a business in Arizona
The state even offers free resources and tips on how to start a ... Read more
How to start a business in Maryland
However, if you’re looking for a brief breakdown of the steps to starting ... Read more
How to start a business in North Carolina
In fact, North Carolina makes launching a business extremely easy, with helpful resources ... Read more
How to start a summer camp business
Starting a summer camp business can be financially rewarding, with many programs seeing ... Read more
How to start a business in Georgia
If you want to open a business in Georgia, use the information below ... Read more
What tax forms do small businesses have to file?
To avoid unwanted penalties and fines, it’s important to stay on top of ... Read more
How to start a tutoring business
Identify a client type Write a business plan Register your business Obtain applicable ... Read more
How to find a business mentor
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How to start a business in New York
If you’ve ever dreamed of starting your business in the Empire State, it’s ... Read more
Full Service Restaurants (FSR)
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
How to start a landscaping business
Before you mow that first lawn, you’ll need a business plan to get ... Read more
How to start a business in Florida
If you’re also interested in starting a venture in the Sunshine State, there ... Read more
How to start a cleaning business
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How to start a business in California
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How to open a bar
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How to start a business in Texas
With no corporate or personal income taxes, Texas is one of the most ... Read more
How to maximize visual merchandising efforts
What is visual merchandising? Visual merchandising is a type of marketing in which ... Read more
What is a business license and why do you need one?
Although some entrepreneurs may dismiss the idea of getting a business license, the ... Read more
Financial analysis components for small business
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What is small business insurance? Here’s what you need to know
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How to find a good location for your business
If you select the wrong spot for your new venture, sales may be ... Read more
Guide to starting a business out of your home
This has helped some people realize that with the right idea and execution, ... Read more
How to get a small business loan
There are many reasons why small businesses may need to take out loans, ... Read more
How to start an eCommerce business
If you’ve ever considered starting an online store, now may be a good ... Read more
How to open a business bank account
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How to write a marketing plan
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How to start an ice cream shop or truck
However, there’s a fair bit of legwork involved before you can sell that ... Read more
How to register your small business
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How to start a boutique
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Minimum wage by state
A minimum wage is the lowest legally allowed hourly amount that employers can ... Read more
How to start a food truck business
Entrepreneurs who love cooking often gravitate toward opening a restaurant. However, in 2021 ... Read more
What is an invoice?
What does “invoice” mean? Although they come in many forms, invoices are essentially ... Read more
eGift cards guide: How to buy, sell, and use them
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How to start a bagel shop
Below is a breakdown of key considerations when opening a bagel shop. 1. ... Read more
What is POS (point of sale) software?
Why your business needs POS system software Many merchants often use point of ... Read more
What is Customer Relationship Management (CRM)?
Customer relationship management (CRM) allows a business to manage and analyze contact with ... Read more
What is a POS system, how does it work, and how do I choose one?
Point-of-sale (POS) systems help businesses accept and process payments as well as manage ... Read more
POS systems vs. cash registers: How they are different & which you should choose
Cash registers have a certain nostalgia about them. They can remind us of ... Read more
Contactless Payments
Contactless payments are a fast, more secure, and hygienic way to make purchases ... Read more
What is PCI compliance?
Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance refers to the data security standards that businesses ... Read more
Merchant Services
Whether you’re about to start using merchant services for your business for the ... Read more
Credit Card Processing
If you’re interested in taking credit card payments for your small business but ... Read more
COVID-19 Services Survival Guide
When your business model depends on human contact, you may be at a ... Read more
COVID-19 Retail Survival Guide
We know how hard it is out there for retailers trying to stay ... Read more
You need e-commerce more than ever. Here’s how to do it right.
It’s one thing to create an e-commerce site. Creating a dynamic, elegant, and ... Read more
COVID-19 Guide: The U.S. CARES Act
The Clover COVID-19 Resource Guide provides small businesses with an informational summary of the various measures ... Read more
COVID-19 Restaurant Survival Guide
The restaurant industry has been hit hard by the COVID-19 crisis. Restaurant owners ... Read more
How to start a small business in 9 simple steps
1. Do your research Sadly, a large number of businesses fail each year ... Read more
What is EMV credit card processing?
Short for Europay, Mastercard and Visa, EMV card processing leverages fraud-reducing technology that ... Read more
How to detect in-store credit card fraud
With data security breaches in the news all the time, consumers and merchants ... Read more
How to detect and prevent Account Takeover (ATO) fraud
As more businesses move their operations online, customers are increasingly required to log ... Read more
How to choose a merchant account provider
It’s technically possible to sustain a business on cash-based sales alone. Though at ... Read more
What are credit card processing fees?
Any business owner that accepts credit cards can expect to pay certain fees. ... Read more
How does tokenization work?
Tokenization is one of the most popular security measures that merchants, payment processors, and ... Read more
What is a payment gateway?
When accepting credit and debit cards at your brick-and-mortar store, a POS system is what ... Read more
The 2019 guide to back-to-school planning
Back-to-school season is the second biggest shopping period of the year. Deploying smart ... Read more
From food truck to storefront: The concise guide to opening your first permanent location
How do you know if, when, and how to take your show off ... Read more
The definitive guide to handling product & inventory
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