Small Business Resource Center

Insights and ideas to help you grow your business.

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Clover partner solutions

Holiday

How to motivate employees–during the holidays and year-round

As a small business owner, figuring out how to motivate employees is just … Read more

Personal services

How to start a dry cleaning business

Dry cleaning can be a rewarding and lucrative business. Here, we walk through … Read more

Guides

Empowering LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs: A guide to LGBTQ+ business grants and resources

LGBTQ+ initiatives recognize not only the innovation and creativity that LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs bring … 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
Clover Go and mobile phone

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

Collage of Clover merchants who own unique businesses

Meet the Merchant

Meet the Merchant

Chef Shakespeare

Valda Shakespeare cooks because she loves people and food with all her heart. … Read more

Customer service

5 retail checkout counter ideas to help improve the customer experience

A well-designed cash wrap experience can do wonders for your customer’s experience and … Read more

Meet the Merchant

Tea ParTea

Read how Amber Fouche of Tea ParTea by Clara Jewel in St. Louis, … Read more

Check out our guides

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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Clover app partners

Simplify business management with ABC Paper Rolls

Meet the ABC Paper Rolls app So, what exactly does ABC Paper Rolls … Read more
Bartender prepping behind the bar

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

5 ways to boost bar business in Dry January and Sober October

By embracing the alcohol-free social trends of Dry January and Sober October, bar … Read more
Restaurant employees looking at laptop and phone

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

What is a restaurant employee training manual and why do I need one?

A restaurant training manual can be a vital roadmap for your establishment’s success. … Read more
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Guides

Tech essentials for building a small business startup

For those starting a small business, the right technology can help make operations … Read more
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Clover app partners

Understanding the basics: The 4 types of inventory for small businesses

Properly understanding the types of inventory you have, whether in your workshop or … Read more
Storefront exterior decorated for the holidays

Guides

The ultimate 2023 retail store holiday checklist

The retail holidays are right around the corner. That means retail, restaurant, and … Read more
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Coffee shops and cafes

How to create a captivating newsletter for your business

An email newsletter can be a powerful marketing tool if done right. Read … Read more
Chefs looking at ingredients

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

From farm to fork: How restaurants embrace tech to help ensure food safety

The integration of technology into the restaurant industry has brought about a paradigm … 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

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)

How Your Small Business Will Benefit from a Gift Card Program

Learn about the many benefits of a gift card program for your business.

(Live webcast recorded 9/29)