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Collage of 32 merchants who use Clover

Meet the Merchant

Celebrating 100+ merchants

Join us in celebrating the 100+ small business owners featured on Clover’s blog … Read more
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Inspiration

7 habits of successful small business owners

Even still, many entrepreneurs manage to bring order to their workdays by deliberately … Read more
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Insights

5 things you wish you would’ve know before opening your retail store

Imagine if you already knew everything you needed to know about retail – … Read more
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How to reduce restaurant turnover rate

High turnover in the restaurant industry is a common problem–and an expensive one. … Read more
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Inspiration

The best business ideas for college students

Discover the best business ideas for college students, as well as tips for … Read more
Clover merchants who run a catering business

Meet the Merchant

5 takeaways from Clover merchants on building a resilient catering business

With a market-wide uptick in demand for catering services, now’s a great time … Read more
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Accounting

Restaurant renovations: Understanding costs and budgeting for success

While restaurant renovations often require lots of time, money, and labor upfront, they … Read more
Chefs in kitchen

Biz ops

How smart restaurants deal with rising labor costs

Hourly wages in the restaurant industry are on the rise. For merchants already … 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
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By state

How to start a business in Georgia

If you want to open a business in Georgia, use the information below … Read more
Carlos Ortez at Un Solo Sol

Meet the Merchant

Un Solo Sol

Join us as we speak with Carlos Ortez, owner of Un Solo Sol … Read more
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Ecommerce

Merchant account vs. payment gateway: what’s the difference?

A merchant account is a type of bank account that lets your business … 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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Guides

How to write a marketing plan

A marketing plan outlines the actionable steps you need to take toward achieving … 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
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Biz ops

5 small business trends & practices that aren’t going away post-pandemic: retail edition

These trends shaped the retail industry during COVID-19 and will continue to influence … Read more
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Biz ops

Walk-ins or reservations—what’s the right mix for your restaurant?

It’s one of the trickiest questions in the restaurant business: should you take … Read more
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Clover app partners

5 reasons Clover merchants use Time Clock by Homebase

Keeping track of employees’ hours is one of the most important responsibilities business … Read more
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Accounting

How small businesses can analyze and improve their profit margins

As the cost of doing business fluctuates, so does your bottom line. Keeping … Read more
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Loyalty

How to launch a subscription-based service for your small business

Creating a subscription option for your business can be a great way to … Read more