Staffing
How to motivate employees–during the holidays and year-round
As a small business owner, figuring out how to motivate employees is...
What is a restaurant employee training manual and why do I need one?
A restaurant training manual can be a vital roadmap for your establishment’s...
Full Service Restaurants (FSR)
Restaurant management tips: Maximizing POS system potential
In the world of restaurant management, the right tools can make all...
4 simple and creative ways to ask for tips at your business
The traditional practice of tipping is adapting to changing times, economic pressures,...
17 restaurant job descriptions for front of house
Front of house restaurant staff duties and responsibilities play a pivotal role...
Full Service Restaurants (FSR)
How to reduce restaurant turnover rate
High turnover in the restaurant industry is a common problem–and an expensive...
Full Service Restaurants (FSR)
Should your restaurant switch to a no-tipping policy?
Post-pandemic, some of the big-name restaurants that started the no-tipping movement have...
How to set up a 401(k) for employees
This guide outlines how to set up a 401(k) for employees, including...
5 challenges every small business owner faces (+ solutions!)
Small business owners wear many hats–from HR and marketing to accounting and...
7 signs an employee is about to quit
The Great Resignation is still going strong, and knowing the warning signs...
How to automate your business in 5 easy steps
Business automation has become more ubiquitous, and new tech like ChatGPT and...
How to make a schedule for employees
Proper scheduling is essential for business success. Use this guide from Clover...
Overtime tax: How to calculate withholdings and track hours
Did you know that your employees’ overtime hours could affect payroll taxes?...
How to fire an employee: A guide for small businesses
Firing an employee is an unfortunate reality of doing business. There are...
How to onboard a new employee (including new hire checklist)
Onboarding plays an important role in employee retention and is even shown...
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...
Full Service Restaurants (FSR)
Tip pooling and tip splitting: The complete guide for restaurant owners
What is tip pooling, and how does it differ from tip splitting?...
How to create employee incentive programs for your small business
Employee incentive programs come in all shapes and sizes, making it somewhat...
How to handle employee conflict in the workplace: 4 resolution strategies
As a small business owner, handling staff conflict may feel like a...
Full Service Restaurants (FSR)
The 10 best non-slip restaurant work shoes for chefs and servers
Uniforms aren’t just about having the right chef’s coat or the proper...
Importance of cybersecurity training for employees
Cyberattacks are on the rise, and losses from breaches can be devastating....
5 tips for updating your tipping policy to retain employees
In today's tight labor market, it's more important than ever for restaurants...
Get your small business ready for the end of the year with Homebase
There are three crucial things that small businesses need to stay on...
Seasonal hiring: What to expect during the 2022 holiday season
In 2022, temp job seekers have increased and seasonal employee hiring has...
5 best restaurant payroll software
We’ve put together a list of some of the best restaurant payroll software options...
15 restaurant interview questions to ask job candidates
Here are 15 interview questions restaurant managers or owners can use to help learn...
Business owners share tips on hiring teens for the summer
Hiring teenagers can be a great short-term solution for your business’s season,...
Yes, small business owners take vacations. Here’s how they do it.
Small business owners need vacations more than anyone, yet are way less...
How three small businesses are dealing with the incredible shrinking workforce
After the biggest disruption to the American workforce in modern history, small...
Tips & strategies to recruit & retain millennial employees
It’s essential to know how to attract and retain millennial employees. If...
How to do payroll for your small business
This article outlines some of the most important steps to follow when...
Full Service Restaurants (FSR)
Understanding the 80/20 tip rule
This article explains what the 80/20 tip rule is, why it exists,...
The great equalizer: how hiring software can help small businesses outperform corporations
Learn how hiring software like JazzHR is equalizing recruiting, helping small businesses...
The difference between a W-2 and W-4 for small business owners
If you’re not sure what these two documents are, this guide explains...
Labor shortages getting your restaurant down? Forget hiring, think technology
Are labor shortages getting your restaurant down? This technology strategy from Applova...
3 ways a team management tool can boost your business
There are lots of reasons to use a team management tool like...
Clover’s ultimate checklist for employee retention and satisfaction
The Great Resignation is keeping many small business owners up at night....
How online employment background checks from Shareable can help you hire better
Ever wish you could run an employment background check on your candidate...
What is a rotating schedule?
By contrast, other businesses adopt a rotating schedule in which each employee’s...
5 tips to help small businesses cover the holiday rush with less
The holiday sales rush can be a stressful and exciting time for...
5 reasons Clover merchants use Time Clock by Homebase
Keeping track of employees’ hours is one of the most important responsibilities...
8 effective hiring strategies and best practices to help you deal with the labor market this holiday season
With more choices than ever before for employees, it’s tough for recruiters...
Common hourly payroll mistakes and how to avoid them
Making payroll mistakes is a common and costly pitfall for small businesses....
9 tips for hiring in a super-tight labor market
It can be tough to hire great workers in a tight labor...
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"...
W-2 vs. 1099: Choosing between employees and contractors
Either way, the majority of new hires will likely fit into one...
How to source, hire, and train employees brand-new to market
As consumers gain more confidence coming back to restaurants, many business owners...
Tips for how to write an employee handbook for a small business
This guide walks you through some of the essentials that should go...
Can employers require COVID-19 vaccines?
Curious about regulations regarding required vaccinations for employees? We now have guidance...
Paychex: The power of a single platform for payroll, time and attendance, and HR
Paychex Flex is the best way to integrate your payroll, HR, and...
Catering to last-minute shoppers while preserving your sanity
The holiday shopping season started extra early this year. This so-called “Christmas...
Guide to a Winning Job Posting Strategy: How to Find the Right Candidates
How do you ensure your job posting attracts the right candidates? Learn...
Building Your Team? Here’s What You Need to Know About Payroll
How to set up payroll As you build your team, you’ll need...
Make hiring easy with JazzHR
Now, more than ever, sourcing strong candidates can be headache-inducing. JazzHR offers...
10 ways to reduce anxiety for yourself and your employees
With more Americans showing signs of depression or anxiety, odds are, you...
App update: Homebase
Time tracking and scheduling Homebase is synonymous with easy time management. Organize...
Caring for your employees during the COVID-19 crisis
Small businesses across the country are reeling from the devastating impact of...
Recession-proof your business: How to manage irregular overhead and cash flows
Recessions create massive uncertainty for business owners. Consumer spending slows when people...
Celebrating your staff after the holiday rush
How can small businesses on a tight budget show appreciation for the...
4 ways you can improve your cyber security now
Make no mistake about it, small businesses are squarely in the crosshairs...
Great buzz is bringing in the customers, but derailing the customer experience
We should all be so lucky to score great buzz. That is,...
The 2019 guide to back-to-school planning
Back-to-school season is the second biggest shopping period of the year. Deploying...
Walk-ins or reservations—what’s the right mix for your restaurant?
It’s one of the trickiest questions in the restaurant business: should you...
How to increase ticket size at your restaurant
Any successful restaurant owner knows that, in order to thrive, they need...
How smart restaurants deal with rising labor costs
Hourly wages in the restaurant industry are on the rise. For merchants...
Merchant talkback: What’s your biggest business challenge and how are you handling it?
Wondering how neighboring business get through their biggest challenges? Here’s how they’re...
Win the waiting game: How to keep customers from leaving when tables are full – Part 1
Want your restaurant’s popularity to last? There is a right and wrong...
5 questions to ask before you open a salon
Chances are good that you got into the beauty business because you’re...
How to give your team a winning pep talk to start a new day or shift
With quit rates approaching 30 percent, business owners need tactics for keeping...
5 reasons restaurants fail & how to avoid them
If you’re in the restaurant business, somebody’s probably told you that most...
Making seasonal planning events work for you
Black Friday and Small Business Saturday are two marquee events that many...
5 questions to ask: Are you ready for the next live event near you?
Small businesses don’t need to spend millions of dollars to capitalize on...
How are minimum-wage hikes impacting your business?
Whether or not your state’s rate has already gone up, it’s smart...
New & notable in the Clover App Market: March 2019
Each month we’re pleased to bring you new ways the Clover App...
Full Service Restaurants (FSR)
Cultivate a stellar restaurant staff with these hiring and management tips
In a tight labor market, finding and keeping great employees will give...
5 questions to decide if your pop-up is ready for a permanent location
You’ve done your research, you’ve tested the market through pop-ups, and now...
Are you controlling for these 10 small business risks?
Roughly 20% of small businesses fail in their first year of operation,...
5 types of restaurant employee theft, and how to prevent them
Employee theft is a major problem in the restaurant industry. From unlicensed...
How to reassure your staff when business is slow
When business is noticeably slow, employees tend to worry about their jobs....