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How and why merchants need to take a vacation

It can be tough to take time off when you run a...

1099 vs W-2: What You Don’t Know Could Cost You

Employers often refer to independent contractors as "1099" and employees as "W-2"...

Run your business

How and why your small business needs great photos

Good photography can make a huge difference in the crucial first impression...

W-2 vs. 1099: Choosing between employees and contractors

Either way, the majority of new hires will likely fit into one...

Meet the Merchant

How 3 Clover Merchants are taking it to the streets

In our Meet The Merchant series, we’ve met SMB owners who’ve found...

7 Small business types that will thrive post-pandemic

As the pandemic begins to wind down in the U.S., for many...

Doing Business As (DBA): What it is & when to file one

There is another, simpler approach known as “doing business as.” Usually abbreviated...

What is a pop-up restaurant?

How do pop-up restaurants work? How do you start one, and why...

Minimum wage by state

A minimum wage is the lowest legally allowed hourly amount that employers...

11 small business ideas for 2021

However, with COVID-19 causing so much economic uncertainty, which entrepreneurial ventures are...

The 10 worst time wasters for small business owners

While you can’t create time, you can maximize this limited resource in a way...

Small business tax deductions for 2020 / 2021

If your goal is to keep as much money as possible this...

The cashierless store trend

Some retailers may be reluctant about using the “honor system” when it...

Payments & processing

Use Google Assistant™ to make payments with your voice

To begin using Google Assistant, you only need to say, “Hey Google”...

The 6 biggest money mistakes SMBs make

Below are six of the biggest money mistakes entrepreneurs make when trying...

Three questions to ask as you plan for the holidays

The surge in holiday spending makes it an ideal time of year...

4 reasons why winning awards is important for your business

Given this flood of marketing messages, it’s simply not possible for any individual to...

March is National Credit Education Month

Clean up their finances Fix their credit scores Reduce their debt Why...

How different age groups prefer to pay

Although cash is convenient for smaller one-off transactions, using paper money carries...

Redesign your mental model: Forget resolutions and reshape habits

Most of us resolve to change things up in the New Year....

10 top shows and documentaries for entrepreneurs on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and YouTube

That’s why budding entrepreneurs should take occasional breaks to recharge their batteries. Popular distractions...

Pros and cons of using a credit card when traveling abroad

When traveling abroad, cash is definitely a viable option. Almost every merchant on...

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...

The pros and cons of a universal currency

There is approximately $80 trillion in circulation worldwide, but only $5 trillion of this...

33 business resources every female entrepreneur should know

There are more women than ever breaking out on their own to...

Meet the Merchant

What online-first retailers need to know before opening a physical location

“Click-to-brick” is the new moniker circling the internet, referring to digital natives...

The 2019 guide to back-to-school planning

Back-to-school season is the second biggest shopping period of the year. Deploying...

How to increase ticket size at your restaurant

Any successful restaurant owner knows that, in order to thrive, they need...

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 quick & dirty guide to SEO for your small business

You need to be visible online to get more customers. That all...

How smart restaurants deal with rising labor costs

Hourly wages in the restaurant industry are on the rise. For merchants...

Customer service

How to make an unbeatable in-restaurant experience

Today’s consumers have more options to choose from than ever for dining...

The Most Head-Turning Things We Saw at the 2019 National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show

Walking the halls of the annual National Restaurant Association (NRA) trade show...

How top food trucks pick the best spots

Few businesses depend on location for their success as much as food...

Study Shows Loyalty Programs Increase Purchases by 20%

When thinking about the value proposition of a loyalty program, the benefits...

5 reasons restaurants fail & how to avoid them

If you’re in the restaurant business, somebody’s probably told you that most...

Merchants share their advice for work-life balance

Running a small business can be all-consuming. Being passionate about your work...

Customer service

Four smart ways you should approach your gift cards program

Gift cards are far from a last-minute gifting option. In fact, people...

How to run a successful sales promotion

This post examines the threats and opportunities of a number of promotional...

13 must-reads for every coffee shop business

The coffee business is thriving but competitive. To stay ahead, you need...

Designing social ads for your business that really work

You probably already know that social media is a free (or low-priced)...

Business scenario: Negotiating your first store lease

Whether you’re opening a business for the first time, expanding out of...

Business scenario: Negotiating a lease renewal

Rent is one of the largest expenditures for business and can make...

Business trends & research roundup: millennial customers

What are the experts, surveys and latest research reports saying about appealing...