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Writing a check

Payments & processing

Why do so many businesses still use paper checks?

All across the country, paper checks are on the decline. Back in 2000, … Read more
Man at a drive-through coffee restaurant tapping his credit card on a Flex Pocket while barista holds device at the window.

Insights

Understanding your credit card machine options

Card readers come in many shapes and sizes. From mobile POS to virtual … Read more
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Inspiration

Celebrating Latinx inventors and entrepreneurs during Hispanic Heritage Month

This Hispanic Heritage month, Clover celebrates the ingenuity and expansive reach of Latinx … Read more
Food stand worker with tray of burgers

Quick Service Restaurants (QSR)

How to start a food stand

By contrast, food stands and trucks are mobile, allowing them to relocate to … Read more
Hummingbird and flowers

Holiday

April promo calendar: Harbingers of Spring

There’s a lot more to April than tax day. Find new ways to … Read more
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Meet the Merchant

Celebrating MTM merchants for National Ice Cream Month!

July is National Ice Cream Month! In our Meet The Merchant series, we’ve … Read more
People on their phones

Marketing

5 questions to ask before running a social media campaign

Have you tried your hand at social media marketing only to realize you … 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
Man deciding between oils

Loyalty

Choosing the right loyalty program for your business

If you looked inside 10 people’s wallets/smartphones today, you’d most likely find at … Read more
Wedding ceremony aisle

Biz ops

5 questions to ask before working a wedding

In 2018, the average wedding in the U.S. cost $44,000. Weddings can be … Read more
Stacks of books

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
Co-founders of Masami, siting on white chairs

Meet the Merchant

MASAMI

After a decades-long career in advertising, Lynn Power felt unfulfilled, finding herself in … Read more
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How to help increase restaurant revenue with digital payment solutions

For small business owners who are interested in how to increase restaurant revenue, … Read more
Woman trying on rings in a jewelry shop

Insights

How to open a jewelry store

Jewelry shops can be a great addition to almost any shopping district or … Read more
Two construction workers

Insights

W-2 vs. 1099: Choosing between employees and contractors

Either way, the majority of new hires will likely fit into one of … Read more
Pews in a church

Payments & processing

Credit card processing for churches

As payment technology evolves, many places of worship continue to explore innovative ways to securely … Read more
Waitress taking orders from two women holding menus

Coffee shops and cafes

How to create a restaurant menu

These restaurant menu design tips can help you learn how to create a restaurant menu that resonates … Read more
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Customer service

How to interact with your customers on Facebook and other social media

Effective communication on social media is especially important for small businesses to make … Read more
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Clover app partners

Paychex: The power of a single platform for payroll, time and attendance, and HR

Paychex Flex is the best way to integrate your payroll, HR, and time … Read more
Crystal Marie of Crystal Marie's Divine Designs

Meet the Merchant

Crystal Marie’s Divine Designs

In this installment of Meet the Merchant, we speak to Crystal Marie Render … Read more