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Petrov family of Oksa Cakes

Meet the Merchant

Oksa Cakes

Clover: We understand that your parents run Oksa and you help them with … 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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Ecommerce

Payment gateway vs. virtual terminal vs. shopping cart

Three common components of a credit card processing platform are a payment gateway, … Read more
Nursery owner looking up price on Clover Flex

Accounting

The ultimate guide to pricing strategy for new businesses

When setting initial prices for products and services, most business owners choose a … Read more
Arturo Garza (Gonzo) of Gonzo's Rock And Roll Pizzeria

Meet the Merchant

Gonzo’s Rock And Roll Pizzeria

In this installment of Meet the Merchant, we speak to Arturo Garza of … Read more
EMV card in Clover Flex

Guides

What is EMV credit card processing?

Short for Europay, Mastercard and Visa, EMV card processing leverages fraud-reducing technology that … Read more
Ricky Barragan of Ricky Styles Studio

Meet the Merchant

Ricky Styles Studio

In this installment of Meet the Merchant, we speak to Ricky Barragan of … 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
Jars of Heavenly Sweet Tastes jams

Meet the Merchant

Heavenly Sweet Tastes

Diana Kramer, owner of Heavenly Sweet Tastes, LLC, in Cincinnati, Ohio, transformed her … Read more
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Resources

10 blogs for small business owners to follow

Below is our collection of the best blogs for small business owners to … Read more
Brooklyn Tea co-owners

Back2Business

Spotlight on Brooklyn Tea

Brooklyn Tea brings specialty tea to Bed-Stuy—and the world Jamila McGill and Alfonso … Read more
Women in yoga class

Inspiration

Should your business have an alter ego? 5 ideas for how to make passive income

From pop-up events to game nights to hosting classes, giving your small business … Read more
Display case filled with a variety of colorful baked goods and pastries

Insights

How to open a bakery

If you’re a cake, pastry, or cookie aficionado, you may want to take … Read more
Woman reviewing papers

Insights

March is National Credit Education Month

Why is National Credit Education Month important? Your credit score is what lenders … 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
Restaurant owner working on laptop

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
Woman looking at blouse

Customer service

Help improve customer retention with these 6 tips

What is customer retention? How do you go about fostering loyalty among your … Read more
Two margaritas with limes

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

3 reasons why you should offer a mocktail menu at your restaurant or bar

Have you noticed more sober-curious guests at your restaurant or bar? If so, … Read more
Coffee shop workers looking at laptop

Insights

6 reasons Clover is a perfect POS for coffee shops

Coffee shops are fast-paced, high volume, constantly changing businesses. Having a POS system … Read more

Ecommerce

Use Google Assistant™ to make payments with your voice

To begin using Google Assistant, you only need to say, “Hey Google” or … Read more