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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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Holiday

Last-minute ideas for cashing-in on post-Thanksgiving holiday shopping

Black Friday is galloping toward us. With so much holiday shopping activity already … Read more
Bob Devine From the Boot

Meet the Merchant

From The Boot

Join us as we chat with Bob Devine, a co-owner of From The … Read more
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Payments & processing

Entering your zip code helps prevent credit card fraud

Have you ever used your credit card at a retail store and had … Read more
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Coffee shops and cafes

Find money-making restaurant marketing ideas and sales techniques

How do you attract more customers to your restaurant? By building a restaurant … 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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Inspiration

All the ways to C/love/r

How do I love my Clover? Let me count the ways. Read on … Read more
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Guides

How to start a retail business

Knowing how to start a retail business step by step can help aspiring … Read more
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Meet the Merchant

Dexter’s Birdland

Orlando-based restaurant Dexter’s Birdland’s success stems from great food, a prime location, and … Read more
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Biz ops

How to increase ticket size at your restaurant

Any successful restaurant owner knows that, in order to thrive, they need to … 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 app partners

Customer appointment scheduling becomes commonplace

In other instances, the phone ringer may not be heard; the call gets … Read more
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Marketing

Understanding the principles of scarcity and urgency and how they can help drive sales

Scarcity marketing can help generate urgency around purchasing decisions. Make sure your tactics … Read more
Amanda Barbour Hromadka of Gee Gee Equine

Meet the Merchant

Gee Gee Equine

In this Merchant Story, we speak to Amanda Barbour Hromadka of Gee Gee … Read more
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Gift cards

7 summer gift card campaign ideas to help ease the summer slump

Summer can mean a boost in sales for many businesses–for some, it means … Read more
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Insights

15 small business tips for 2024

Your customers’ needs and preferences will continue to evolve in 2024. Evolve right … Read more
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Meet the Merchant

Vertrauen Consulting

Sometimes the best marketing is word-of-mouth. Learn how Alan Vogel uses Clover’s technology … Read more
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Gift cards

Make birthday rewards work for your business

Everyone has a birthday—and just about every business has a birthday rewards program … Read more
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Guides

The ultimate 2024 retail store holiday checklist

Prepping your retail business for the holiday shopping season takes plenty of time … Read more
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Marketing

6 ways coffee shops can make the most of social media

Coffee shops rely heavily on in-person customer service to boost sales and keep … Read more