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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

Run your business

Business resources for female small business owners

To support all women small- and medium-sized business (SMB) owners, we’re sharing this … Read more
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Insights

How to start a business with no money

New businesses and services are popping up everywhere. While starting a business with … Read more
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Payments & processing

Why business owners should pay themselves first

While it may seem contrary to the bootstrap nature of starting your own … Read more
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Meet the Merchant

Walrus Ice Cream

We spoke with Lisa Paugh and Jake Anderson–owner and general manager of Walrus … Read more
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Ecommerce

Social commerce vs. eCommerce: What’s right for your business?

These days, there are endless ways for your business to show up online. … 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
Female chef preparing food in a commercial kitchen

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Renting/leasing a commercial kitchen: What business owners need to know

Need more room for your food and beverage business? Learn how to find … Read more
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Accounting

Financial analysis components for small business

This analysis allows you to better understand: How your small business is performing … Read more
Collage of women merchants who use Clover to grow their businesses

Meet the Merchant

Celebrating women merchants

To celebrate Women’s History Month, we’re revisiting 5 Meet the Merchant stories that … Read more
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Hosting a class to grow your restaurant & bar sales

Restaurant cooking classes can be a unique way to enhance patron connection to … Read more
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

6 ways coffee shops and cafes can run seasonal specials more effectively

Seasonal specials can be a great way to build your brand and engage … Read more
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Home & field services

How to turn your “side hustle” into a thriving small business

Side hustles are a popular way to make extra money. Turning that side … Read more
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Clover news

Main Street Momentum Summer Finale

Clover’s Main Street Momentum tour spent the summer visiting partners, merchants, and new … Read more
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Holiday

Celebrating AAPI innovators and entrepreneurs during Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Clover is celebrating AAPI Heritage month with this list highlighting just a few … Read more
Mercato Tomato Pie restaurant

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

QSRs, it pays to get creative with food promotions. Here’s how one Clover merchant did it.

Matthew Ling runs three restaurants in downtown Newark. Clover’s promo’s calendars have helped … Read more
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Clover app partners

8 awesome Clover apps every coffee shop needs

Indie coffee shops can hold their own against the corporate giants with a … Read more
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Insights

Importance of cybersecurity training for employees

Cyberattacks are on the rise, and losses from breaches can be devastating. Training … Read more
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Gift cards

How these Clover merchants are using gift cards

Gift cards are an often under-utilized way that businesses can grow their customer … Read more