Holiday
6 Valentine’s Day promotion ideas to help boost orders and sales
Take advantage of all the tools to turn romance into revenue. Read...
Ramp up your holiday eCommerce strategy with tips from Clover merchants
Not sure if you’re doing enough for your small business to maximize...
How to motivate employees–during the holidays and year-round
As a small business owner, figuring out how to motivate employees is...
The ultimate 2023 retail store holiday checklist
The retail holidays are right around the corner. That means retail, restaurant,...
How inflation and gift availability will impact 2023 holiday shopping
According to gift card stats from the Q3 2023 Gift Card Gauge, over...
Support small businesses this Mother’s Day
In our Meet The Merchant series, we’ve spoken with a number of...
Full Service Restaurants (FSR)
12 restaurant entertainment ideas to keep guests coming back
Restaurant entertainment has come a long way since the age of lounge...
Seasonal hiring: What to expect during the 2022 holiday season
In 2022, temp job seekers have increased and seasonal employee hiring has...
How to leverage social media for a successful Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday has been the local-shopping event of the season for...
10 holidays that drove the highest food delivery sales
As the impact of COVID-19 continues to be felt worldwide, many people...
The power of holiday gift guides for small business
Gift guides are a great way to increase your holiday revenue by...
7 ways restaurants can boost Super Bowl sales
Super Bowl Sunday is a great day for businesses to pick up...
15 ways to mentally prepare yourself for the holiday rush
From supply chain issues to the normal rush of the holidays, small...
5 tips to help small businesses cover the holiday rush with less
The holiday sales rush can be a stressful and exciting time for...
How retailers can get holiday-ready now
If you're in retail, read this before you open your doors to...
Celebrating LGBTQ+ inventors & entrepreneurs during Pride Month
Clover celebrates Pride Month! Read about just a few of the inspiring...
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...
Celebrating AAPI small business owners
Happy Asian-American and Pacific Islander Month! Clover celebrates the many AAPI-owned businesses...
Catering to last-minute shoppers while preserving your sanity
The holiday shopping season started extra early this year. This so-called “Christmas...
The importance of Giving Tuesday for small business
Giving Tuesday is a global movement that encourages people to take a...
American Express: The community impact of shopping small
On Small Business Saturday, it's good to reconnect with the ideals behind...
Giving thanks to our merchants
Clover thanks all of our merchants, and especially those who have shared...
American Express: Plan now for successful online holiday sales
Small businesses often depend on holiday sales to stay afloat. Especially in...
Three questions to ask as you plan for the holidays
The surge in holiday spending makes it an ideal time of year...
7 tips to turn holiday shoppers into loyal customers
The holidays still promise to be the busiest time of year for...
Holiday promotions that won’t break the bank
Smart and effective marketing starts with a strategy. Before planning out any...
Full Service Restaurants (FSR)
How to make the 2020 Holiday Calendar work for you
Due to social distancing measures, Halloween is expected to be much more...
Why your seasonal business needs an online presence
It’s the peak season for summer seasonal businesses. While many states have...
10+ Spring holiday promotional ideas to help your restaurant business flourish
The holiday season isn’t over just because it’s January. Here are three...
10+ Spring holiday promotion ideas to help your retail and service business flourish
The holiday season isn’t over just because it’s January. Here are three...
Celebrating your staff after the holiday rush
How can small businesses on a tight budget show appreciation for the...
Beyond Black Friday marketing
Need some Black Friday ideas for small business? Consider Small Business Saturday,...
September promo calendar: More than back-to-school
Don’t be sad that summer is over. September can be lots of...
August promo calendar: Holding on to summer fun
Don’t be sad that fall is approaching. Hang on to summer fun...
July promo calendar: Mid-summer joy
There’s a lot more to July than Independence. Find new ways to...
June promo calendar: Summertime is here!
There’s a lot more to June than the summer solstice. Find new...
May promo calendar: More than Memorial Day
There’s a lot more to May than Memorial Day. Find new ways...
Making seasonal planning events work for you
Black Friday and Small Business Saturday are two marquee events that many...
Full Service Restaurants (FSR)
Launching your restaurant right
You’ve spent months of your life, and thousands of dollars, working towards...
Get your business ready for moms, dads, & grads season
Spring got you stuck for seasonal advertising ideas? Gift cards give your...
Four smart ways you should approach your gift cards program
Gift cards are far from a last-minute gifting option. In fact, people...
April promo calendar: Harbingers of Spring
There’s a lot more to April than tax day. Find new ways...
Customer appreciation GIFs for Valentine’s Day
Customers are the heartbeat of any business, and without their support we...
March promo calendar: Fighting the cold with fun celebrations
There’s a lot more to March than St. Patrick’s Day. Find new...
February promo calendar: Love is in the air
There’s a lot more to February than Valentine’s Day. Find new ways...
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...
5 tips for getting your piece of the holiday shopping frenzy
Focus on unique quality, not steep discounts Don’t get caught up in...