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Cashless Society Pros and Cons: Are Digital Payments Really Killing Cash?
By Mona Bushnell | July 20, 2026
Cashless transactions are growing worldwide with a wide range of payment options. Learn the pros and cons of cashless payments and what they mean for SMBs.
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The Best POS Systems for Restaurants
By Max Freedman | July 20, 2026
Toast, Clover and TouchBistro provide restaurant POS systems with features like table management, kitchen display and delivery integration.
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The Best POS Systems for Coffee Shops in 2026
By Tom Anziano | July 20, 2026
Top coffee shop POS systems like Clover, Toast and CAKE offer features likeself-checkout, spill-proof hardware and loyalty programs tailored for cafés.
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The Best POS Systems for Retail Businesses
By Shayna Waltower | July 20, 2026
Square, Lightspeed and Clover provide retail POS systems with features like inventory management, customer loyalty programs and multi-location support.
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How CRM Benefits Marketing Campaigns
By David Gargaro | July 20, 2026
CRM software is an excellent tool to streamline marketing campaigns. Learn about six CRM features that improve marketing efforts and how to choose a CRM.
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PayPal’s Mobile Credit Card Reader: What You Need to Know
By Adam Uzialko | July 20, 2026
This guide introduces PayPal Here and describes how small businesses can use the mobile credit card reader to accept payments from customers on the go.
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QuickBooks POS Integration
By Jennifer Dublino | July 20, 2026
If you use QuickBooks accounting and a POS system in your business, QuickBooks integration will save you time. Find a POS system to sync with QuickBooks. 
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How to Accept Mobile Payments via SMS
By Max Freedman | July 20, 2026
SMS payments can help you obtain customer payments that might otherwise go missed – and that's not their only benefit.
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5 Practical Ways to Incorporate QR Codes Into Your Marketing Plan
By Casey Conway | July 20, 2026
QR (quick response) codes redirect scanners to online information. Learn five simple ways to use QR codes as a marketing tool to promote your company.
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How CRM Analytics Work
By Jeremy Bender | July 20, 2026
CRM data analytics can help you track sales and service performance and improve your methods. Learn about the types of CRM analytics and how to track them.
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Why Word of Mouth Trumps Traditional Advertising
By Max Freedman | July 20, 2026
Word-of-mouth referrals can be more effective than traditional advertising if you know how to encourage them. This guide explains how you can do it.
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What Is C2B?
By Marisa Sanfilippo | July 20, 2026
C2B businesses aim to generate value from their customer base, such as by crowdsourcing ideas or soliciting customer feedback. Learn how a C2B model works.
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Merchant One vs. Square: Comparing Two of Our Top Credit Card Processors
By Mike Berner | July 20, 2026
What's the difference between Merchant One and Square? Read this comprehensive overview to see how these credit card processors compare and contrast
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A Guide to Managing Customer Relationships
By David Gargaro | July 20, 2026
Improving the customer experience is crucial to business success. Learn how to build positive customer relationships and keep your customers long-term.
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Making the Most of Yelp: A Small Business Guide
By Mark Fairlie | July 20, 2026
In this guide learn what Yelp is, how to make the most out of business listings and how best to handle bad customer reviews.
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Small Business Guide to POS: Point-of-Sale Systems and Software
By Max Freedman | July 20, 2026
Point-of-sale systems add ease and functionality to your business beyond processing transactions. Learn what to look for in a POS system.
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Why Low Prices Can Scare Off Customers
By Tom Anziano | July 20, 2026
Cutting prices can keep customers away. Find out how pricing affects consumer behavior and tips on how to price your brand best.
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6 Mobile Marketing Solutions for Small Businesses
By Jessica Poorée 1 | July 20, 2026
Most consumers have smartphones, making mobile marketing effective and inexpensive. Learn about mobile marketing platforms that make the process easy.
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10 Things to Do Before Opening a Salon
By Sammi Caramela | July 20, 2026
A salon can be a steady, profitable business. But before opening one, you need a business plan and preparation. Learn tips for opening a successful salon.
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What Is Customer Segmentation?
By Adam Uzialko | July 20, 2026
Dividing your audience into segments helps you deliver focused messages that resonate with each customer. Learn why and how to segment your customer list.
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13 Ways to Grow Your Business Quickly
By Sean Peek | July 20, 2026
This guide offers tips to quickly grow your business and thus improve your ability to generate leads and make sales.
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10 Ways to (Really) Know Your Customers
By Sammi Caramela | July 20, 2026
Customer engagement is vital for building brand loyalty and driving repeat business. Learn tips and tools for improving your customer engagement strategy.
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Customer Retention Strategies for Small Businesses
By Katharine Paljug | July 20, 2026
Many businesses are so focused on new clients they ignore current customers. Learn strategies to grow your business while keeping your current customers.
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Google for Business: A Small Business Guide
By Sammi Caramela | July 20, 2026
Google offers several tools for small businesses, many of them free. Learn how to use tools like Google Business Profiles, Google Analytics and Google Ads.
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6 Tips for Creating a Great Business Marketing Plan
By Sean Peek | July 20, 2026
These six tips can help you create a small business marketing plan that works to keep your audience engaged.
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Customer Loyalty: How to Build a Rewarding Loyalty Program
By Sean Peek | July 20, 2026
Customer loyalty is important if you want to build recurring business. This guide explains the best way to make your customers loyal to your brand.
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22 Green Business Ideas for Eco-Minded Entrepreneurs
By Max Freedman | July 20, 2026
Corporate social responsibility is prioritized now more than ever. Learn about ideas for businesses that provide eco-friendly products and services.
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How to Start a CBD Business
By Sammi Caramela | July 20, 2026
The CBD industry is growing rapidly. Learn about the CBD landscape, your legal obligations and what you need to start a successful CBD business.
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Clover vs. Toast Comparison
By Shayna Waltower | July 20, 2026
Clover and Toast are versatile POS systems for retailers and restaurants. Learn how their features, pricing, integrations and customer service compare.
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How POS Systems Have Evolved to Benefit Businesses in More Ways
By Sara Angeles | July 20, 2026
How you process and receive payments for your business is important to the customer experience. Learn why POS systems are usually the best way.