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Small Business Preparing Your Business for a Safe and Successful 4th of July

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Summer is here, and with the 4th July this weekend, people will be looking to visit their favorite businesses or celebrate with them in some way....

Small Business Pride Month, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion at SpotOn

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June is Pride month, an annual celebration commemorating the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, which was a major turning point in ending discriminatory...

Small Business 5 Easy Ways to Create a More Father-Friendly Work Environment

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It’s always important to celebrate special occasions at your business, and with the difficult times we’re going through as a nation, finding...

Small Business Creating New Revenue Streams During The Pandemic

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As the COVID-19 pandemic lingers on, business operators continue to face disruption in their operations directly affecting their revenue....

Small Business Resources for Small Businesses as the Nation Protests

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Across the nation, restaurants and other types of small businesses are taking meaningful action to honor the life of George Floyd and help bring...

Small Business How Salons & Barber Shops Can Book More Appointments with Online Booking While Promoting Social Distancing and Going Contactless

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Salons and barber shops have been hit particularly hard by shelter-in-place orders, and even with many states easing business restrictions, there...

Small Business Re-Opening Your Business: A Complete Checklist for Small Businesses During Coronavirus

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Across the nation, states have either begun lifting COVID-19 shelter-in place orders and business restrictions or are preparing to do so in the...

Small Business By the Numbers: The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Small Business

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Across North America, business owners know firsthand how the coronavirus pandemic has affected their individual businesses. Then, of course,...

Small Business , Product Updates Federal Government Agrees to Renew Small Business Stimulus Funding

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In welcome news for small businesses that missed out on the first round of economic stimulus funding, the Federal government has agreed to terms ...

Small Business , Restaurants 40+ Local Restaurants Where You Can Order Online Today – #StandUpForSmallBusiness and #EatLocal

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Businesses everywhere are getting creative and figuring out how to continue to provide for their customers and employees with alternative business...

Small Business , Infographics Infographic — 7 Ways to Minimize Expenses and Maximize Revenue During the COVID-19 Crisis

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The effects of the COVID-19 crisis are widespread, and it’s going to be a while before it’s business as usual. While businesses may not be able to...

Small Business Creative Business Solutions and Community Support Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic – #StandUpforSmallBusiness

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The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the way we conduct business, how we shop, how we eat, and even the ways in which we interact with our friends...

Small Business Use Our Free Social Media Images to #StandUpforSmallBusiness

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SpotOn is here to help businesses everywhere get through these strange times—not only with our software and POS solutions, but also by doing our...

Small Business 5 Ways for Your Business to Address Coronavirus Concerns

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You have no doubt heard about the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. There’s still a lot of uncertainty about how severe the outbreak will...

Small Business , Restaurants Your 2020 Event and Trade Show Calendar

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The swag. The sampling. The endless networking. Trade shows are the ultimate place to not only do business but also showcase your brand, educate...

Small Business Here's to a Happy 2020!

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A new decade is upon us, and it's a great time for everyone to reflect upon all the hard work that got us to where we are today, and then set big...

Small Business Happy Holidays!

As 2019 comes to a close, SpotOn would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all of our merchants, employees, and partners. We couldn't be...

Small Business Giving Thanks and a Helpful Hand

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As we celebrate Thanksgiving this week, the entire SpotOn family would like to give thanks to our clients—the busy people who operate businesses...

Small Business Shop Local this Small Business Saturday

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Small businesses are the fabric of our society. In the U.S. alone, small businesses comprise 99.9% of all firms, employ 47.8% of private sector...

Small Business 7 Tips to Prepare for Thanksgiving and Small Business Saturday

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The Thanksgiving holiday weekend is a huge opportunity for businesses of all types to get a huge injection of revenue while simultaneously...

Marketing , Small Business Your November Small Business Marketing Calendar

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With Thanksgiving and the holiday shopping season just a few short weeks away, it's a crucial time for small and medium businesses across the...

Small Business SpotOn In the News and In Demand

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With thousands of businesses joining the SpotOn Family every month, more and more media outlets are taking notice of our software and...

Small Business Happy Labor Day!

On behalf of everyone at SpotOn, we would like to thank each and every business that is partnered with us, along with the tens of thousands of...

Small Business 5 Reasons to Consider Going Green with Your Business

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Implementing environmentally friendly processes into small businesses has traditionally been viewed as being too expensive and time consuming to...

Small Business Does Your Business Need Changing Tables in the Men's Room?

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Fathers across the nation have turned to social media to discuss and express their disappointment over the lack of baby changing stations in men’s...

Small Business Should Your Business Provide Free Wi-Fi?

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Today’s modern customers do nearly everything online—order food, shop, leave reviews, and sometimes chronicle their lives in tedious detail on...

Small Business Celebrating Your SpotOn Support Team

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Last week was Team Appreciation Week at SpotOn, and we had a lot to celebrate. 2019 has been a big year for SpotOn. In addition to raising $40...

Small Business , Infographics Infographic – 5 Reasons You Should #ShopLocal

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In 2018, there were 30.2 million small businesses in operation in the United States, accounting for 99.9% of all businesses in the country. Small...

Small Business 5 Ways to Make the Most of National Small Business Week 2019

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National Small Business Week is nearly upon us, taking place from May 5th – May 11th this year. This weeklong event has been celebrated for over...

Small Business , Infographics Infographic – The Ultimate Tax Preparation Checklist for SMBs

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Tax season is frustrating and stressful for one and all, but as a small business owner, it is also a great time to review your business and...

Small Business 3 Ways to Get New Customers to Book Appointments

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When your business relies on booking a steady flow of client appointments, keeping your loyal customers coming back on a regular basis is a huge...

Small Business , Product Updates Why Your Business Needs a Modern Website

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It’s 2019 and it would be easy to assume that businesses everywhere are using the internet to connect with customers, but a recent ...

Small Business Happy New Year 2019

It's a new day and a new year. From everyone at SpotOn, we wish you good tidings and a prosperous 2019 for your business. Remember, we are here to...

Small Business Merry Christmas!

Whether you're home with your loved-ones or if today is just another day at work running your business, SpotOn would like to wish you a very...

Small Business , Infographics Infographic – The Importance of Employee Scheduling

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When it comes to running a successful business, finding the right employees is only half the battle. You also need a system in place to retain...

Small Business 6 Steps to Turn Small Business Saturday Crowds into Loyal Regulars

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The holiday season is officially upon us, and Small Business Saturday is a great occasion to not only have a bumper sales day, but also attract...

Small Business Are You Breaking the Law by Streaming Music at Your Business?

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A recent Nielsen Music study of 5,000 small businesses discovered that 87% of business owners are illicitly playing music for customers at their...

Small Business , Infographics Infographic – Customer Retention

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When it comes to running a successful small business, attracting new customers is only half the battle. It’s equally, if not more, important to...

Marketing , Small Business How Your Business Can Give Back for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and as a small business owner or manager, you’re in a unique position of leadership to make a huge...

Small Business 5 Ways to Connect with Your Customers Digitally

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Two new studies came out recently that show how critical it is for small and medium sized businesses to have a digital connection with customers....

Small Business , Product Updates 4 Reasons to Give Customers a Way to Book Appointments Online

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If your business relies on appointment scheduling, adding the ability for your customers to book appointments online can be a game changer....

Small Business , Product Updates Announcing Our New Salon Software Solution

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SpotOn is dedicated to providing valuable solutions for business owners, and our new Salon software does exactly that. Combined with our other ...

Small Business 5 Tips for Work-Life Balance as a Small Business Owner

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Running your own business can be a thankless job, and with the weight of success lying on your shoulders, it’s easy to get consumed by work. When...

Small Business 7 Tips for Taking Great Photos of Your Business

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As the old saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words, and for small businesses that’s never been more true than now, with consumers relying...

Small Business 6 Pitfalls to Avoid as a Small Business Owner

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Small business owners take on a lot of responsibilities. In fact, most times they’re like superheroes, dashing from one task to the next to ensure...

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Small Business , Product Updates Federal Government Agrees to Renew Small Business Stimulus Funding

Small Business , Restaurants 40+ Local Restaurants Where You Can Order Online Today – #StandUpForSmallBusiness and #EatLocal

Small Business , Infographics Infographic — 7 Ways to Minimize Expenses and Maximize Revenue During the COVID-19 Crisis

Small Business , Restaurants Your 2020 Event and Trade Show Calendar

Marketing , Small Business Your November Small Business Marketing Calendar

Small Business , Infographics Infographic – 5 Reasons You Should #ShopLocal

Small Business , Infographics Infographic – The Ultimate Tax Preparation Checklist for SMBs

Small Business , Product Updates Why Your Business Needs a Modern Website

Small Business , Infographics Infographic – The Importance of Employee Scheduling

Small Business , Infographics Infographic – Customer Retention

Marketing , Small Business How Your Business Can Give Back for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Small Business , Product Updates 4 Reasons to Give Customers a Way to Book Appointments Online

Small Business , Product Updates Announcing Our New Salon Software Solution

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