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Clover app partners

10 easy-to-use August strategies to improve your productivity all year

The dog days of summer can offer a breather for small-business owners, with … Read more
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Clover app partners

COVID-19 Retail Survival Guide

We know how hard it is out there for retailers trying to stay … Read more
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Insights

How 5 entrepreneurs turn browsers into buyers at farm and artisan markets

Summer is the season of craft fairs, farmers markets, and small businesses putting … Read more
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Resources

22 free small business tools and resources

Small business tools don’t have to cost a lot of money. In fact, … Read more
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Meet the Merchant

Revolution Bakery

What if you could have a delectable croissant without gluten? Meet Dionne Christian, … Read more
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Revenue streams restaurants can add to their business

Restaurants have many options when it comes to opening new revenue streams. Catering, … Read more

Payments & processing

What is an EFT payment?

An electronic funds transfer moves money from one account to another. The accounts … Read more
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Clover app partners

What your employees need to know about inventory management

Effective inventory management is a collaborative effort that involves your entire team. Each … Read more
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Insights

What the Inflation Reduction Act means for small business

The Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law on August 16th, and its … Read more
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Customer service

5 questions to ask when a customer has a complaint

Customer complaints can be high-alert moments. Small business owners risk not only losing … Read more
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Crisis support

American Express: The community impact of shopping small

Today more than ever, how and where we shop makes a direct impact … Read more
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Customer service

Should your business harness the power of QR codes?

In today’s digitally driven world, QR codes have become a game-changer for small … Read more
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Insights

Study Shows Loyalty Programs Increase Purchases by 20%

When thinking about the value proposition of a loyalty program, the benefits to … 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
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How to write a great restaurant shift report (with an example)

Completing a daily shift report helps you share information with your team and … Read more
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Marketing

Low cost marketing ideas for small businesses with zero budget

No money? No problem. Use these out-of-the-box ideas for marketing your small business … 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
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Biz ops

What’s the sweet spot for your return policy?

Designing a return policy for your small business can be tricky. You may … Read more
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Holiday

Giving thanks to our merchants

Clover thanks all of our merchants, and especially those who have shared their … Read more
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How much does it cost to open a restaurant?

The cost of opening a restaurant varies from business to business. Read our … Read more