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Meet the Merchant

Curious Plantaholic

During the height of the pandemic, safety concerns and social distancing made authentic … Read more
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Insights

8 different types of credit cards for businesses and consumers

Asking the question of why so many different kinds of credit cards can be answered … Read more
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Payments & processing

AVS, CVV, PCI and other payment acronyms

An acronym is an abbreviation formed by the initial letters of multiple words … Read more
Owners of 72 West

Meet the Merchant

72 West

In this installment of Meet the Merchant, we speak to Steve and Jill … Read more
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Gift cards

Support small businesses this Mother’s Day

In our Meet The Merchant series, we’ve spoken with a number of SMB … Read more
Mike & Judith Able

Back2Business

Spotlight on Swirl Wine Bistro

The journey back from the economic effects of COVID-19 has been a long … Read more

Payments & processing

What happens when a company experiences a data breach?

As a customer, your credit card issuer or bank may offer liability protection, so … Read more
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Insights

The unique challenges of starting a veteran-owned business

Starting a veteran-owned business can come with its own set of challenges. This … Read more
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Covid-19

COVID-19 Restaurant Survival Guide

The restaurant industry has been hit hard by the COVID-19 crisis. Restaurant owners … Read more
Collage of woman-owned Clover merchants

Meet the Merchant

Celebrating women-owned businesses

Happy Women’s History Month! Clover celebrates the many women-owned businesses that make up … Read more
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Customer service

How are minimum-wage hikes impacting your business?

Whether or not your state’s rate has already gone up, it’s smart business … Read more
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Clover app partners

Omnichannel shoppers are a big opportunity for local retail

With 81 percent[1] of consumers taking action to manage costs, 2023 will be … Read more
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Loyalty

3 things to consider when structuring your loyalty program

Today’s loyalty programs are designed to maximize ROI in terms of cost, time, … Read more
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Retail

How to run a bookstore more efficiently with your retail POS system

From faster checkouts and integrated customer loyalty programs to powerful sales reporting and … Read more

Meet the Merchant

The Pupper Club

In this installment of Meet the Merchant, we speak to Eileen Colavita of … Read more
FinTech Breakthrough Award Badge 2024

Clover news

Clover named “Best Overall Commerce Platform” in Annual FinTech Breakthrough Awards

MILWAUKEE, March 19, 2024 – Clover from Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE:FI), a leading global … Read more
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Insights

8 value-added barber shop services to consider adding to your menu

Full-service barber shops offer customers a more comprehensive experience. Some barbering services are … Read more
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Payments & processing

What is a card reader and how does it work?

How do credit card readers work, and why does your business need one? … Read more
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Guides

What are credit card processing fees?

Any business owner that accepts credit cards can expect to pay certain fees. … Read more