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Run your business

Tips for how to write an employee handbook for a small business

This guide walks you through some of the essentials that should go into … Read more
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Crisis support

Three simple self-care habits to avoid workday burnout

What does clocking in and out even mean when you’re running your own … Read more
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

2022 technology trends to watch in food and beverage businesses

Forecasting food-service trends for 2022 means leaning on hard data and lessons learned … Read more
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Health & beauty

Posh Hair District

Our Meet the Merchant series features Q&As with real-world Clover merchants. Read our … Read more
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Quick Service Restaurants (QSR)

How to start a food stand

By contrast, food stands and trucks are mobile, allowing them to relocate to … Read more
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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How to get a Michelin Star: Criteria and best practices

For nearly a century, Michelin Stars have served as a benchmark for quality … Read more
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Insights

Top podcasts for small business owners and entrepreneurs

Tuning into a podcast is convenient, allows for multitasking, and can feel more … Read more
Collage of AAPI small business owners who use Clover to grow their businesses

Holiday

Celebrating AAPI small business owners

Happy Asian-American and Pacific Islander Month! Clover celebrates the many AAPI-owned businesses that … Read more
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Meet the Merchant

Lonni’s Sandwiches

In this installment of Meet the Merchant, we speak to Phillip Ingram, owner … 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)

How to reduce food waste in restaurants

Aside from the environmental and social toll that this waste generates, throwing away … Read more
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Holiday

12 ways to sell more books during the holidays

Is your bookstore ready to handle the holiday season rush? Streamline operations and … Read more
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Customer service

How to ask for feedback from customers

Getting feedback is hard. Just think about all the purchases you’ve made in … Read more
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Insights

Jewelry store supplies and equipment needed for opening day

For new business owners, choosing the right jewelry store equipment can be complicated … Read more

Meet the Merchant

Holy Rolly Charleston

In this installment of Meet the Merchant, we speak to LaToya Gardner of … 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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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Business refresh: Creating a resolutions menu for your restaurant

Local, plant-based, gluten-free—is your menu ready for the 2020s? Check out these three … Read more
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Guides

How to start a landscaping business

Before you mow that first lawn, you’ll need a business plan to get … Read more
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Coffee shops and cafes

List of essential equipment needed to start a restaurant

This article details the back-of-house equipment needed to start a restaurant, including a … Read more
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Customer service

How to optimize the eCommerce checkout flow for your business

Optimizing the eCommerce checkout process is essential for small businesses. Here are some … Read more