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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

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

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

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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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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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How to improve table turnover at any type of restaurant

Owners of all restaurant types and sizes need help with slow table turnover … Read more
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Customer service

How boutique owners can elevate customer experience with personal styling

Offering personal styling services through your boutique can be a powerful way to … Read more
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Insights

Back to school shopping trends for bookstores

Data shows that small, independent bookstores serve a valuable need for customers, especially … Read more
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Your guide to the best restaurant merchandise ideas

One of the most effective ways to boost your business and generate additional … Read more
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Gift cards

Consumers are using gift cards and loyalty programs to beat inflation and manage holiday spending

The results of Clover’s Q3 2024 Gift Card Gauge are in! Holiday shopping, … Read more
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How to integrate technology at your full-service restaurant

From QR code menus and scan-to-order to handheld POS systems and more, the … Read more
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Insights

Essential equipment gyms & fitness studios need for opening day

Building your own gym or fitness studio starts with selecting the right kind … 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)