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Accounting

Personal services

Should you add wash and fold laundry services to your dry cleaning business?

Should you add wash and fold laundry services to your dry cleaning business? … Read more

Guides

Small business legal advice: What business owners should know

For those starting a small business, the right legal advice can help you … Read more

Retail

How retailers can deal with overstock and surplus inventory

In a retailer’s perfect world, every inventory item would fly off the shelves. … 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

Clover supports many unique businesses. Here are some favorites.

It’s fascinating to learn what inspires people to launch a business. At Clover, … Read more

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

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!

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Clover partner solutions

How to improve order accuracy in your restaurant

And dine-in isn’t the only area where we’re seeing boosts. In the meal … Read more
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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
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Personal services

How to start a dry cleaning business

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