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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)
Finding the best suppliers for your restaurant: A simple guide
Restaurant suppliers are one of the most important components you need to...
Full Service Restaurants (FSR)
Food and nutrition literacy guide for health conscious restaurants
Healthy food choices are increasingly important to diners today. Learn how restaurants...
How much should you pay your employees? A concise guide.
Figuring out how to pay employees is a key consideration when running...
Entrepreneurship toolkit for business owners with disabilities
For small business owners with disabilities, finding the right financial and supportive...
Sustainable business practices: Reduce your carbon footprint
For small business owners interested in implementing more sustainable business practices, making...
Small business legal considerations: What business owners should know
For those starting a small business, the right legal advice can help...
Empowering LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs: A guide to LGBTQ+ business grants and resources
LGBTQ+ initiatives recognize not only the innovation and creativity that LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs...
Tech essentials for building a small business startup
For those starting a small business, the right technology can help make...
The ultimate 2023 retail store holiday checklist
The retail holidays are right around the corner. That means retail, restaurant,...
A concise guide to SMS marketing best practices
SMS marketing is an affordable way to connect with customers and boost...
How to buy flowers wholesale: 5 tips for finding the right supplier
No matter if you're just starting out or thinking of switching your...
How to ship alcohol: Navigating the regulatory maze and courier options
If you’re in the liquor business or looking to get in, the...
How to launch your eatertainment business
Today’s consumer is hungry for experiences. They’re yearning for in-person connection with...
How to start and grow a floral business
Thinking of starting a floral business? Learn some tips and tricks for...
How to set up a 401(k) for employees
This guide outlines how to set up a 401(k) for employees, including...
How to use each social media platform for your business in 2023
With the right social media strategy, small businesses can help increase brand...
How to create compelling visual content for social media that drives attention
Creating compelling visual content on social media can be a great way...
How to set up a business website
Are you planning on setting up a business website? We’ve got you...
Bartender licensing: A guide for employers
Helping your servers and other employees get their bartending licenses can be...
The Gen Z entrepreneur’s guide to starting a business
Gen Z could be considered the most entrepreneurial generation. Here, we take...
How to make a schedule for employees
Proper scheduling is essential for business success. Use this guide from Clover...
How to write a boutique business plan
A boutique business plan won’t just help you stay organized, it’s an...
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...
How to fire an employee: A guide for small businesses
Firing an employee is an unfortunate reality of doing business. There are...
How to do bar inventory in 7 simple steps
Learning how to do bar inventory is important for anyone interested in...
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...
How to franchise your small business
Considering expanding your restaurant, retail, or service business? Learn how to franchise...
The ultimate guide to pricing strategy for new businesses
When setting initial prices for products and services, most business owners choose...
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...
How to get a small business license in Texas
Launching a business in the Lone Star state requires filing the right...
Full Service Restaurants (FSR)
How to write a restaurant business plan
Here’s a look at how to write a restaurant business plan that can help prepare...
Which retail format is right for your business?
Brick-and-mortar, digital marketplace, seasonal, or pop-up? There are many different formats to...
How to get a small business license in California
If you're thinking about starting a small business in California, you may...
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...
How to start a business in Maryland
However, if you’re looking for a brief breakdown of the steps to...
How to start a business in North Carolina
In fact, North Carolina makes launching a business extremely easy, with helpful...
How to start a summer camp business
Starting a summer camp business can be financially rewarding, with many programs...
How to start a business in Georgia
If you want to open a business in Georgia, use the information...
What tax forms do small businesses have to file?
To avoid unwanted penalties and fines, it’s important to stay on top...
How to start a tutoring business
Identify a client type Write a business plan Register your business Obtain...
How to find a business mentor
At an impasse with your new startup? Looking for inspiration to create...
How to start a business in New York
If you’ve ever dreamed of starting your business in the Empire State,...
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...
How to start a landscaping business
Before you mow that first lawn, you’ll need a business plan to...
How to start a business in Florida
If you’re also interested in starting a venture in the Sunshine State,...
How to start a cleaning business
This guide explains how to start a cleaning business that you can...
How to start a business in California
Against this backdrop, you might also have dreams of launching your small...
How to maximize visual merchandising efforts
What is visual merchandising? Visual merchandising is a type of marketing in...
What is a business license and why do you need one?
Although some entrepreneurs may dismiss the idea of getting a business license,...
Financial analysis components for small business
This analysis allows you to better understand: How your small business is...
What is small business insurance? Here’s what you need to know
Although competition and other market forces may be responsible for many of...
How to find a good location for your business
Choosing a good location for your business is one of the most...
Guide to starting a business out of your home
This has helped some people realize that with the right idea and...
How to get a small business loan
There are many reasons why small businesses may need to take out...
How to start an eCommerce business
In our digital age, customers love the speed, convenience, and prices that...
How to open a business bank account
You’ll need a business bank account if you plan to: Register your...
How to write a marketing plan
A marketing plan outlines the actionable steps you need to take toward...
How to start an ice cream shop or truck
If starting an ice cream business is your dream, there are a...
How to register your small business
If you’re like most entrepreneurs, you likely dream of the independence, freedom,...
How to start a food truck business
Food trucks can be great investments for aspiring restaurateurs. Here’s how to...
eGift cards guide: How to buy, sell, and use them
How do merchants benefit from using eGift cards? What kinds of merchants...
How to start a bagel shop
Here’s a breakdown of key considerations when opening a bagel shop. Read...
What is POS (point of sale) software?
Why your business needs POS system software Many merchants often use point...
What is Customer Relationship Management (CRM)?
Customer relationship management (CRM) allows a business to manage and analyze contact...
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...
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...
What is PCI compliance?
Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance refers to the data security standards that...
Credit Card Processing
If you’re interested in taking credit card payments for your small business...
COVID-19 Services Survival Guide
When your business model depends on human contact, you may be at...
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,...
COVID-19 Guide: The U.S. CARES Act
The Clover COVID-19 Resource Guide provides small businesses with an informational summary of the various...
COVID-19 Restaurant Survival Guide
The restaurant industry has been hit hard by the COVID-19 crisis. Restaurant...
How to start a small business in 9 simple steps
1. Do your research Sadly, a large number of businesses fail each...
What is EMV credit card processing?
Short for Europay, Mastercard and Visa, EMV card processing leverages fraud-reducing technology...
How to detect in-store credit card fraud
With data security breaches in the news all the time, consumers and...
How to detect and prevent Account Takeover (ATO) fraud
As more businesses move their operations online, customers are increasingly required to...
How to choose a merchant account provider
It’s technically possible to sustain a business on cash-based sales alone. Though...
What are credit card processing fees?
Any business owner that accepts credit cards can expect to pay certain...
How does tokenization work?
Tokenization is one of the most popular security measures that merchants, payment processors,...
What is a payment gateway?
When accepting credit and debit cards at your brick-and-mortar store, a POS system is...
The 2019 guide to back-to-school planning
Back-to-school season is the second biggest shopping period of the year. Deploying...
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...
The definitive guide to handling product & inventory
Good inventory management is about much more than logistics - it’s a...