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Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Negotiating commercial leases

Negotiating a commercial lease can be a daunting but crucial step in securing … Read more

Mobile

How secure are NFC payments?

NFC payments technology have enabled contactless payments on a widespread scale and transformed … Read more

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How to improve your happy hour menu

Improving your happy hour menu and drink specials isn’t just about discounts—it’s about … Read more

Running your business

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Accounting

16 ways business owners can save on taxes

We’ve rounded up 16 deductions, credits, and incentives small business owners may be … Read more
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Biz ops

Need to set up online ordering fast? Here’s how.

With Clover Online Ordering, your customers order take-out or delivery meals easily using … Read more
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Mobile

Mobile credit card processing for Android & iPhone

As a business owner, you can begin accepting credit cards anytime and anywhere … Read more
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Biz ops

Need cash quickly? Try Clover Rapid Deposit

Make your money work for you with Clover Rapid Deposit. Get your funds … Read more
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Biz ops

How to declutter your small business operations

Decluttering: it’s not just for your kitchen cabinets. Streamline your business by following … Read more
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Clover app partners

You need e-commerce more than ever. Here’s how to do it right.

It’s one thing to create an e-commerce site. Creating a dynamic, elegant, and … Read more
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Ecommerce

Payment gateway vs. payment processor: what is the difference?

Let’s start here: There are four parties involved with every credit card transaction: … Read more
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Clover app partners

Keep your customers engaged with Feedback and Rewards

As we outlined in the first segment of this two-part series, customer engagement … Read more

Meet the Merchant

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Meet the Merchant

Meet the Merchant

The Wing Suite

Army veteran and entrepreneur Kartisha Henry is skilled in logistics and supply chain … Read more

Meet the Merchant

Actify Physiotherapy and Wellness

Dr. Marcia Perretto was wheelchair-bound after three hip cartilage repairs failed for mysterious … Read more

Clover product news

3 ways real merchants use Clover Capital to help their businesses grow

Responding to a new business challenge or opportunity takes money. Clover Capital can … Read more

Check out our guides

Peek under the POS hood

Want to know how to choose a POS system? Ever wonder how payment processing really works? Our guides answer more questions than you ever thought you could ask. Add these morsels of wisdom to your digital library!

More small business stories

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Understanding your credit card machine options

Card readers come in many shapes and sizes. From mobile POS to virtual … Read more
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Holiday

Last-minute ideas for cashing-in on post-Thanksgiving holiday shopping

Black Friday is galloping toward us. With so much holiday shopping activity already … Read more
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Insights

How to open a dry cleaning business

Dry cleaners turn their passion for cleanliness into a career. Learn how to … Read more
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Marketing

Small business guide to SEO

Great SEO marketing for small businesses can mean the difference between struggling to … Read more
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Insights

5 beauty trends worth following in 2024 and beyond

The beauty industry has been one of the strongest market segments in recent … Read more

Insights

Baking for health-conscious customers

“Little treat culture,” aka spending more on daily treats such as pastries, is … Read more
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Insights

How to enhance restaurant efficiency in your full-service kitchen

Join us as we explore ways to enhance restaurant efficiency in your full-service … Read more
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Gift cards

Why digital gift cards are a must for last-minute holiday shoppers

The holidays are coming! And it’s time to make sure your business is … Read more
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Clover Academy Webinars

Shopping for Restaurant Success: How to Choose the Right Hospitality Technology

Clover Academy Webinar

Learn how to select the right technology to help boost revenue, improve efficiency, and save money.

Live webcast recorded on 9/7/23

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Shopping for Restaurant Success: How to Choose the Right Hospitality Technology

Learn how to select the right technology to help boost revenue, improve efficiency, and save money. (Live Webcast recorded on 9/7/23)
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Protecting Your Business: Fraud & Security Strategies for SMBs

Learn tips and best practices to help safeguard your business, prevent payment fraud, and protect your customer data.

(Live Webcast 6/22/23)