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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How to open a restaurant in Texas

Aspiring restaurant owners can follow these essential tips to turn their culinary dreams … Read more

Insights

How to open a bakery

If you’re a cake, pastry, or cookie aficionado, you may want to take … Read more

Insights

How to start a personal training business

Becoming a personal trainer can be a rewarding business that improves lives. When … Read more

Running your business

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Accounting

16 ways business owners can save on taxes

We’ve rounded up 16 deductions, credits, and incentives small business owners may be … Read more
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Biz ops

Need to set up online ordering fast? Here’s how.

With Clover Online Ordering, your customers order take-out or delivery meals easily using … Read more
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Mobile

Mobile credit card processing for Android & iPhone

As a business owner, you can begin accepting credit cards anytime and anywhere … Read more
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Biz ops

Need cash quickly? Try Clover Rapid Deposit

Make your money work for you with Clover Rapid Deposit. Get your funds … Read more
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Biz ops

How to declutter your small business operations

Decluttering: it’s not just for your kitchen cabinets. Streamline your business by following … Read more
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Clover app partners

You need e-commerce more than ever. Here’s how to do it right.

It’s one thing to create an e-commerce site. Creating a dynamic, elegant, and … Read more
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Ecommerce

Payment gateway vs. payment processor: what is the difference?

Let’s start here: There are four parties involved with every credit card transaction: … Read more
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Clover app partners

Keep your customers engaged with Feedback and Rewards

As we outlined in the first segment of this two-part series, customer engagement … Read more

Meet the Merchant

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Meet the Merchant

Meet the Merchant

The Wing Suite

Army veteran and entrepreneur Kartisha Henry is skilled in logistics and supply chain … Read more

Meet the Merchant

Actify Physiotherapy and Wellness

Dr. Marcia Perretto was wheelchair-bound after three hip cartilage repairs failed for mysterious … Read more

Clover product news

3 ways real merchants use Clover Capital to help their businesses grow

Responding to a new business challenge or opportunity takes money. Clover Capital can … Read more

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Peek under the POS hood

Want to know how to choose a POS system? Ever wonder how payment processing really works? Our guides answer more questions than you ever thought you could ask. Add these morsels of wisdom to your digital library!

More small business stories

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Insights

How much do restaurant employees make?

Join us as we dive into the average wages for common restaurant positions, … Read more
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Why you should consider adding tiny cocktails to your restaurant & bar menu

Looking to grow your restaurant or bar business? Tiny drinks ranging from craft … Read more
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Insights

Social media 101 for bookstores

Marketing on social media for bookstores isn’t just about showing the latest bestseller. … Read more
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Insights

How to choose a self-ordering kiosk for restaurants

But not all self-ordering kiosks for restaurants are created equal. With many options … Read more
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Insights

10 bookstore promotion ideas to drive foot traffic and sales

Savvy bookstore owners can use these fun, creative ideas to market their businesses. … Read more
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Insights

Essential equipment frozen yogurt shops need for opening day

Opening a frozen yogurt business means a tasty addition to any community or … Read more
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Ecommerce

How to help detect and prevent merchant account fraud

Credit card fraud continues to rise as criminals develop even more inventive ways … Read more
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Personal services

Top outdoor fitness recommendations from California

Considering opening an outdoor fitness business? We explore lessons from California fitness on … Read more
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Clover Academy Webinars

Shopping for Restaurant Success: How to Choose the Right Hospitality Technology

Clover Academy Webinar

Learn how to select the right technology to help boost revenue, improve efficiency, and save money.

Live webcast recorded on 9/7/23

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Shopping for Restaurant Success: How to Choose the Right Hospitality Technology

Learn how to select the right technology to help boost revenue, improve efficiency, and save money. (Live Webcast recorded on 9/7/23)
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Protecting Your Business: Fraud & Security Strategies for SMBs

Learn tips and best practices to help safeguard your business, prevent payment fraud, and protect your customer data.

(Live Webcast 6/22/23)