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Inspiration

7 creative chalkboard sign ideas for your storefront

Your storefront’s sidewalk chalkboard is a unique opportunity to show off your brand’s … 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
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Clover app partners

5 ways to increase customer loyalty 

Boosting customer loyalty is key to business success. Discover 5 effective strategies to … Read more
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Holiday

How to motivate employees–during the holidays and year-round

As a small business owner, figuring out how to motivate employees is just … 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
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Insights

5 payment technology trends to watch in 2024

In 2024, customers will continue to demand more ways to pay: from to … Read more
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Coffee shops and cafes

How to start a successful drive-thru beverage business

Drive-thru beverage businesses are booming as more and more customers are looking for … Read more
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Meet the Merchant

Art as Therapy

Lisa Brown’s severe bout of Lyme disease demonstrated the importance of art to … Read more
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Ecommerce

5 small business website design mistakes to avoid

Does your website suffer from the common web design mistakes that frustrate visitors … Read more
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

5 ways to boost bar business in Dry January and Sober October

By embracing the alcohol-free social trends of Dry January and Sober October, bar … Read more
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Accounting

Auditing your restaurant’s online presence

Now is an excellent time to assess your online presence and make it … Read more
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Customer service

3 local bookstores on harnessing the power of community

Local bookstores generate love like no other business. These three shops have become … Read more
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Clover app partners

Three questions to ask as you plan for the holidays

The surge in holiday spending makes it an ideal time of year to … Read more
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Run your business

How to handle employee conflict in the workplace: 4 resolution strategies

As a small business owner, handling staff conflict may feel like a distraction … Read more
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By state

How to get a small business license in California

If you’re thinking about starting a small business in California, you may need … Read more
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Insights

How to attract new customers to your salon

You’ve opened up a salon you’re proud of, and your clients love the … Read more
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Marketing

How to do email marketing for small businesses right [7 tips]

Check out our article to learn the tips, tricks, and tools you can … 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
Merchants who use Clover to run their food and beverage businesses

Meet the Merchant

Real-world ways Clover helps food & bev businesses run better, faster & more profitably [8 ways]

Running a business that serves food requires a lot more than culinary expertise. … Read more
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Crisis support

Supporting Black Business this August is more important than ever. Here’s why.

National Black Business month was launched in 2004 by historian John William Templeton … Read more