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Start a small business

Start a small business

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

Although competition and other market forces may be responsible for many of...

5 reasons Clover is a best-fit POS for food trucks

Food truck season is in full swing, and crisp autumn days are...

Start a small business

How to choose a good business partner

Hiring employees can help ease some of the burden, but you may...

Start a small business

How to find a good location for your business

If you select the wrong spot for your new venture, sales may...

Start a small business

Guide to starting a business out of your home

This has helped some people realize that with the right idea and...

Payments & processing

Credit card processing tips for small businesses

Below are four credit card processing tips for small business owners. Use...

Money management

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

If you’ve ever considered starting an online store, now may be a...

Start a small business

How to open a business bank account

You’ll need a business bank account if you plan to: Register your...

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...

How to write a marketing plan

A marketing plan outlines the actionable steps you need to take toward...

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

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

How to start an ice cream shop or truck

However, there’s a fair bit of legwork involved before you can sell...

How to register your small business

If you’re like most entrepreneurs, you likely dream of the independence, freedom,...

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How to buy wholesale for your small business

Although the concept is simple, knowing how to buy wholesale for your...

Run your business

Tips for how to write an employee handbook for a small business

This guide walks you through some of the essentials that should go...

How to finance a restaurant

What is restaurant financing? Broadly speaking, restaurant financing is the capital you...

What to consider when designing your restaurant floor plan

Sometimes, something as simple as a well-designed floor plan may be all...

How to start a boutique

The demand for clothing and shoes is on the rise, with global...

How to start a food truck business

Entrepreneurs who love cooking often gravitate toward opening a restaurant. However, in...

11 small business ideas for 2021

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

How to start a bagel shop

Below is a breakdown of key considerations when opening a bagel shop....

What is a POS system and how do I choose one?

Point-of-sale (POS) systems help businesses accept and process payments as well as...

Merchant Services

Whether you’re about to start using merchant services for your business for...

How to start a small business in 9 simple steps

1. Do your research Sadly, a large number of businesses fail each...

Money management

4 benefits of a merchant account

As today’s consumers are increasingly using credit and debit cards to make...

How to choose a merchant account provider

It’s technically possible to sustain a business on cash-based sales alone. Though...

5 questions to ask before running a social media campaign

Have you tried your hand at social media marketing only to realize...

5 questions to ask before you open a salon

Chances are good that you got into the beauty business because you’re...

Launching your restaurant right

You’ve spent months of your life, and thousands of dollars, working towards...

Business scenario: Negotiating your first store lease

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