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Clover product news

Clover’s new Inventory can help your business run smoother

In an ever-changing marketplace, it's tough to balance regulatory demands with getting work done—especially when it comes to... Read more

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Clover partner solutions

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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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The COVID-19 Customer Engagement toolkit

As part of our ongoing efforts to provide timely information and resources for ... Read more

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Caring for your employees during the COVID-19 crisis

Small businesses across the country are reeling from the devastating impact of the ... Read more

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Payments & processing

6 tips to speed up checkout with faster credit card processing

As convenient as credit card processing is, bottlenecks still exist. Long lines may ... Read more

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Money management

Recession-proof your business: How to manage irregular overhead and cash flows

Recessions create massive uncertainty for business owners. Consumer spending slows when people lose ... Read more

Outdoor dining

Great buzz is bringing in the customers, but derailing the customer experience

We should all be so lucky to score great buzz. That is, until ... Read more

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Entering your zip code helps prevent credit card fraud

Have you ever used your credit card at a retail store and had ... Read more

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Their shipping strategy has created a major shift in the way retailers are ... Read more

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How to start a retail pop-up shop–and why you need one

Whether your small business is online or brick-and-mortar, opening a retail pop-up shop ... Read more

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How to write a boutique business plan

A boutique business plan won’t just help you stay organized, it’s an essential ... Read more

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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

Merchants who love their Clover Minis

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Get to know the Clover Mini: A powerful POS system for retailers

While big retailers struggle to implement self-checkout, Clover Mini is helping small retailers ... Read more

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Why 2023 is the year for omnichannel for local retailers–and how to be there for your customers

With 81 percent[1] of consumers taking action to manage costs, 2023 will be ... Read more

Retailers who enjoy Clover support and Rewards

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How Clover helps retailers run their businesses: Rewards and support edition

Running a retail business can feel like keeping a whole dinner set of ... Read more

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How Clover helps retailers run their businesses: Payments edition

Getting a retail business up and running is a lot of work. Don’t ... Read more