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Payments & processing

Why can’t my business accept ACH payments?

As a business owner, your goal is to find convenient, time-saving, and straightforward … Read more
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Guides

How to register your small business

If you’re like most entrepreneurs, you likely dream of the independence, freedom, and … Read more
Collage of AAPI small business owners who use Clover to grow their businesses

Holiday

Celebrating AAPI small business owners

Happy Asian-American and Pacific Islander Month! Clover celebrates the many AAPI-owned businesses that … Read more
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How to start a catering business in 7 steps

Despite slow growth in the restaurant industry, it’s a good time to start … Read more
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Meet the Merchant

Icy Mountain Water

In this installment of Meet the Merchant, we speak to Brandy Wilde of … Read more
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Turning the tables: Reviewing restaurant review sites

Given the sheer number of restaurant rating sites, how can you possibly monitor … Read more
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Meet the Merchant

Elite Practitioner

Read about Emem Obot, owner of Elite Practitioner, who found a renewed sense … Read more
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How to open a restaurant in Texas

Aspiring restaurant owners can follow these essential tips to turn their culinary dreams … Read more
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Ecommerce

6 tips to speed up checkout with faster credit card processing

As convenient as credit card processing is, bottlenecks still exist. Long lines may … Read more
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Clover app partners

6 useful apps for boutique owners and small retail businesses

As a boutique owner or small business retailer, you know how important it … Read more
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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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Meet the Merchant

Meet the Merchants in the Midwest

Whether you live in the Midwest or are taking time to enjoy a … Read more
Kathy and Lou Fives of The Jambalaya Shoppe Acadian

Meet the Merchant

The Jambalaya Shoppe Acadian

In our latest installment of Meet the Merchant, we chat with Kathy Fives … Read more
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Customer service

Small business shipping 101

Shipping is an important part of the customer experience. The ability to offer … Read more
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Enterprise behavior

How to evaluate employee performance like an enterprise company

Learn how conducting employee performance evaluations like an enterprise company can help improve … Read more
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Holiday

How to motivate employees–during the holidays and year-round

As a small business owner, figuring out how to motivate employees is just … Read more
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Insights

Social media 101 for bookstores

Marketing on social media for bookstores isn’t just about showing the latest bestseller. … Read more
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Insights

How much do restaurant employees make?

Join us as we dive into the average wages for common restaurant positions, … Read more
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Biz ops

3 reasons to keep your shop’s countertops clutter-free

Need a tidier workspace? This post will take a quick look at three … Read more