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Guides

How to use each social media platform for your business in 2023

With the right social media strategy, small businesses can help increase brand awareness … Read more
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Insights

Doing Business As (DBA): What it is & when to file one

There is another, simpler approach known as “doing business as.” Usually abbreviated as … 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
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Insights

How to start a business with no money

New businesses and services are popping up everywhere. While starting a business with … Read more
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Meet the Merchant

Meet the Merchants in the South and Southwest

If you’re hitting the road for a summer adventure, traveling the countryside, or … Read more
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Biz ops

What to do when the costs of key products or supplies go up

Rising supply costs can sneak up on your profit margins and eat away … Read more
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Crisis support

Three simple self-care habits to avoid workday burnout

What does clocking in and out even mean when you’re running your own … Read more
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Money management

How to get quick cash for your small business

In contrast, small banks and credit unions are friendlier to small business loans—credit … Read more
Person scanning QR code on Clover POS

Clover news

Merchants can offer more touch-free ways to pay as Fiserv brings PayPal and Venmo QR code payments to the point of sale

BROOKFIELD, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Apr. 27, 2021– Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a leading global provider of payments … Read more
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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
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Clover app partners

Offset card processing fees with Invoiss: Enhancing efficiency and streamlining payments

With Invoiss, you can now automatically apply a line fee, or surcharge, up … Read more
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Guides

A concise guide to SMS marketing best practices

SMS marketing is an affordable way to connect with customers and boost your … Read more
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Clover product news

2FA: What it is & why it’s crucial for merchant security

Small businesses are prime targets for average hackers looking to score valuable information. … Read more
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Clover app partners

5 reasons Clover merchants use Time Clock by Homebase

Keeping track of employees’ hours is one of the most important responsibilities business … Read more
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Insights

How soon until wallets and cash are a thing of the past?

Roughly 30 percent of Americans don’t carry any type of cash at all, and 76 … Read more
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Inspiration

Tips on scaling your business from craft brewery owners

The craft beer industry is bubbling over. To stand out as a brewery, … Read more
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Restaurant awards: How to get nominated and win a James Beard Award

The James Beard Awards are sometimes called the “Oscars of the culinary industry.” … Read more
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Meet the Merchant

Back to school and back to learning

Small businesses are often fundamental to providing educational resources within their communities. These … Read more
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Average restaurant profit margin and revenue: What they mean for your business

Not sure how to calculate your restaurant profit margin and revenue? Or why … Read more
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Guides

How to detect in-store credit card fraud

With data security breaches in the news all the time, consumers and merchants … Read more