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Guides

How to maximize visual merchandising efforts

What is visual merchandising? Visual merchandising is a type of marketing in which … Read more
JP Figaro Hole in One Bagels owner

Meet the Merchant

Hole in One Bagels

In this Meet the Merchant interview, we speak with JP Figaro of Hole … Read more
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Insights

Earth Day and the benefits of sustainable business practices

There are ways to celebrate Earth Day every day in your small business. … Read more

Payments & processing

What happens when a company experiences a data breach?

As a customer, your credit card issuer or bank may offer liability protection, so … Read more
Homebase Payroll for small business

Accounting

Common hourly payroll mistakes and how to avoid them

Making payroll mistakes is a common and costly pitfall for small businesses. But … Read more
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Customer service

Bar management: Improving operations with your bar POS system

Bar POS systems can make it easier for your staff to deliver an … Read more
Retail shop owners discussing finances

Accounting

What is COGS? A concise guide for retail businesses

Cost of goods sold (COGS) is an essential metric for retailers, as it … Read more
Contactless payment with Clover Mini

Guides

Contactless Payments

Contactless payments are a fast, more secure, and hygienic way to make purchases … Read more
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How to increase restaurant revenue with online ordering (OLO) kitchens

Designated online ordering (OLO) kitchens can help increase restaurant revenue and average order … 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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Quick Service Restaurants (QSR)

How to turn your home baking hobby into a bakery business

Is turning your home baking hobby into a fully-fledged business a long-time dream? … Read more
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Insights

5 beauty trends worth following in 2024 and beyond

The beauty industry has been one of the strongest market segments in recent … Read more
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Clover partner solutions

7 burning questions you can actually answer with cloud payroll data

What is often considered a burden by business owners? Payroll. But what generates … Read more
Person paying with debit card using Clover Flex

Insights

Credit cards vs. debit cards: Pros, cons, and security concerns

Debit and credit cards are both convenient forms of payment consumers use often. … Read more
Woman in blazer working on finances

Accounting

What is a profitable business, and how can you get there?

Business profitability is the key focus for most new business owners, and something … Read more
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Meet the Merchant

Harlem Doggie Day Spa

Our Meet the Merchant series features Q&As with real-world Clover merchants. Read our … Read more
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Meet the Merchant

Olobe’s Kitchen

Bola Alaketu is bringing traditional Nigerian cuisine to a small-town community in Texas … Read more
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Insights

Pros and cons of using a credit card when traveling abroad

When traveling abroad, cash is definitely a viable option. Almost every merchant on the … Read more
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Customer service

Merchant talkback: What’s your biggest business challenge and how are you handling it?

Wondering how neighboring business get through their biggest challenges? Here’s how they’re overcoming … Read more
Owner of Milk Jar Cookies

Meet the Merchant

Milk Jar Cookies

Learn how Courtney Cowan turned her passion for baking and customer service into … Read more