Small Business Resource Center

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Start a small business

10 business lessons from ‘Shark Tank’ for entrepreneurs

The goal of the show is to elicit funding from these angel investors so contestants can take their... Read more

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5 must-have features for your small business POS system

Today’s POS systems do so much more than simply accept payments. As you ... Read more

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8 ways you can attract new customers to your small business

This free guide explains how to attract customers to your small business. These ... Read more

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Start a small business

Nine of the most profitable small businesses to start this year

The Great Resignation has actually given birth to a large number of people ... Read more

Running your business

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Caring for your employees during the COVID-19 crisis

Small businesses across the country are reeling from the devastating impact of the ... Read more

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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 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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Money management

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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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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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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Keeping your sales safe & sanitary

In the midst of the COVID-19 emergency, we discuss three areas of business ... Read more

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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

The Hidden Gem

Read the inspiring story behind The Hidden Gem, an artisan market in Okotoks, Canada. The Hidden Gem grew... Read more

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Meet the Merchant

Dads, grads, and gift cards

With graduation season upon us and Fathers Day just around the corner, this ... Read more

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Aliska’s Amazing Pickles

In this Meet the Merchant story, we speak to Aliska Walker, owner of ... Read more

Meet the Merchant

The Batty Lady

Alicia Campbell started quilting at the age of 12. Now, she’s traveling across ... 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!

Clover Academy Webinars

7 Steps to Bring Your Business Online

Clover Academy Webinar

Learn how you can get up and running online so that you can start selling and grow your business.

Live webcast on 6/29 at 1:30 PM ET

2022 Tax Updates for Small Businesses

Hear experts from tax and accounting firm PKF O’Connor Davies cover important tax updates.

(Live webcast recorded 3/24/22)

Develop a Digital Marketing Strategy to Grow Your Business

Learn the fundamentals of digital marketing to build your customer base and keep customers coming back.

(Live webcast recorded 2/24/22)

More small business stories

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How card-on-file subscriptions guarantee revenue and grow your business

Membership subscriptions can boost customer loyalty. Learn how Loyalzoo’s Memberships & Recurring Payments ... Read more

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Music festivals are back! How entrepreneurs can get in on the fun and boost business

Music festivals are back, and with them, an influx of crowds ready to ... Read more

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7 ideas to boost summer sales

This challenge is so common that many smaller businesses plan for it by ... Read more

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Run your business

How to make a killer project cost estimate

You’ve made a strong first impression, and you’re about to land a new ... Read more

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Yes, small business owners take vacations. Here’s how they do it.

Small business owners need vacations more than anyone, yet are way less inclined ... Read more

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Customer service

How to respond to negative reviews

Either way, the impact is the same once those reviews are out in ... Read more

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How small businesses can celebrate Pride Month in a genuine way

Pride Month can present an opportunity for small businesses to express their values ... Read more

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With wedding season booming, vendors find inclusion is good business

Wedding season is booming, but the industry is overwhelmingly white, straight and binary-gendered. ... Read more