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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 you wonder if it’s time to open up a permanent space. We are here to guide you through the five questions you should be asking yourself before opening a permanent retail location.

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Measure your business health with these 9 numbers

Is your small- to mid-sized business financially healthy? This post helps merchants calculate the key performance indicators that can give you a deeper understanding of your business

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Holiday Season GIFs for SMBs

Ring in the holidays with a fun-filled toast to the hopes, hardships, and indomitable good cheer of the season. It’s the most wonderful time of the year!

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Looking back at 2018

by John Beatty, CEO, Clover First of all, thank you. Thank you for being a part of the Clover community and for sharing all your thoughts on how to make our products better for you. We’ve moved a few mountains in the last twelve months, and that means good things for your business and your […]

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Must-Reads on Small Business Planning in 2018

A strategic plan may sound like something found on the desk of a 5-star general or CEO of an international firm. In fact, it should be on the desktop, wall, or device of every small business owner. Find out what it is and how to build it in this comprehensive planning guide.

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New & notable in the Clover App Market: December 2018

Each month we’re pleased to bring you new ways the Clover App Market can make your job (and your life) a little bit easier. This month we’re featuring a suite of apps from Yellow Dog Software to keep your stock numbers in check.

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January promo calendar: Kick off the new year with a splash

Think the celebrations ended with New Years? Think again. Find new ways to delight your staff and customers with these lesser-known holidays.

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Small business loans for African-American women entrepreneurs

Since 2007, the number of businesses owned by African-American women has grown by 164%. Starting a new business is challenging, but you don’t have to go it alone. There are a lot of resources out there designed to help entrepreneurs like you build sustainable businesses.

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Continuing entrepreneur education for small business owners

Passion, by itself, can take your business far. It’s possible that you need to continue to sharpen your skills to realize the full potential of your business.This compilation of more than 25 free entrepreneurial education resources will help you get started.

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Merchant talkback: Recovering from business mistakes

Avoid some of the most common startup mistakes with advice from Clover merchants like you. We asked our customers to share the most common mistakes they see startups making. Here are the top 5 they mentioned along with ideas on how to recover—or dodge them altogether.

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Getting paid on time: Financial planning advice for your small business

Business is booming, but customers consistently pay late. Getting paid on time is a struggle for many small business owners. What could they do differently to get the cash they need? Learn about 5 problems that slow down payments and cash flow.

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5 questions to ask: Is your promotion worth repeating?

Promotions are the old standby to bring in new business. But how do you make sure your promotions are worth the effort? Here are 5 questions to help you determine: Is your promotion worth repeating?

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