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Inspiration

All the ways to C/love/r: ANSWER KEY

The answer key to our Valentine’s Day Clover ballad.
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By state

How to get a small business license in Texas

Launching a business in the Lone Star state requires filing the right paperwork. … Read more
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Accounting

What is cryptocurrency and why it matters for small businesses

Day traders fascinated with Elon Musk’s wealth bought into the joke–quite literally–and united … Read more
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Guides

Sustainable business practices: Reduce your carbon footprint

For small business owners interested in implementing more sustainable business practices, making these … Read more
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Inspiration

5 ways to go green as a small business (and why you should)

As the owner of a small business, you may not have put much … Read more
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Clover app partners

New Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans: How to qualify and apply

It’s a new year, and there are new opportunities for federal grants and … Read more
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Covid-19

El Barrio Neighborhood Tacos

Join us as we chat with Joe Lin, a co-owner of El Barrio … Read more
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Meet the Merchant

Meet the Merchants in the South and Southwest

If you’re hitting the road for a summer adventure, traveling the countryside, or … Read more
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Gift cards

5 tips to help small businesses cover the holiday rush with less

The holiday sales rush can be a stressful and exciting time for small … Read more
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Personal services

Top outdoor fitness recommendations from California

Considering opening an outdoor fitness business? We explore lessons from California fitness on … Read more
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Meet the Merchant

Boss Custom

As the proprietor of Boss Custom, an auto restoration business in rural Nevada, … Read more
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Coffee shops and cafes

11 types of restaurant categories & dining experiences

Before you start a new restaurant or change your existing service model, learn … Read more
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Insights

How soon until wallets and cash are a thing of the past?

Roughly 30 percent of Americans don’t carry any type of cash at all, and 76 … Read more
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Ecommerce

How to embrace SMART goals to maximize your eCommerce conversion rates

The article below explains what SMART goals are. It also details how you … Read more
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Clover app partners

The power of connected retail: 5 ways Clover merchants are saving time with inventory management

What does better inventory management look like? Connected Retail with real-time data sync. … Read more
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Ecommerce

How to start a retail pop-up shop–and why you need one

Whether your small business is online or brick-and-mortar, opening a retail pop-up shop … Read more
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How to launch your eatertainment business

Today’s consumer is hungry for experiences. They’re yearning for in-person connection with friends … Read more
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Meet the Merchant

Meet the Merchants in the Northeast

Whether you’re taking in fall colors, camping in the countryside, or visiting the … Read more
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Meet the Merchant

Canton Palace Theatre

For decades, the Canton Palace Theatre’s sales system relied on pen, paper, and … Read more
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Average restaurant owner salary in 2023

Restaurant owner salary amounts can vary dramatically based on factors such as type … Read more