Holiday

Holiday

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

Black Friday is galloping toward us. With so much holiday shopping activity...

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...

Holiday

12 ways to sell more books during the holidays

Is your bookstore ready to handle the holiday season rush? Streamline operations...

Holiday

How (and why) small businesses should lean into personalization this holiday season

Helping your business and your holiday marketing stand out from the competition...

Holiday

The ultimate 2024 retail store holiday checklist

Prepping your retail business for the holiday shopping season takes plenty of...

Holiday

6 ways to boost your bakery’s growth this holiday season

Bakery owners can use these festive ideas to prep for the approaching...

Marketing

6 Valentine’s Day promotion ideas to help boost orders and sales

Take advantage of all the tools to turn romance into revenue. Read...

Ecommerce

Ramp up your holiday eCommerce strategy with tips from Clover merchants

Not sure if you’re doing enough for your small business to maximize...

Holiday

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

As a small business owner, figuring out how to motivate employees is...

Gift cards

How inflation and gift availability will impact 2023 holiday shopping

According to gift card stats from the Q3 2023 Gift Card Gauge, over...

Meet the Merchant

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...

Staffing

Seasonal hiring: What to expect during the 2022 holiday season

In 2022, temp job seekers have increased and seasonal employee hiring has...

Holiday

How to leverage social media for a successful Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday has been the local-shopping event of the season for...

Clover partner solutions

10 holidays that drove the highest food delivery sales

As the impact of COVID-19 continues to be felt worldwide, many people...

Marketing

The power of holiday gift guides for small business

Gift guides are a great way to increase your holiday revenue by...

Marketing

7 ways restaurants can boost Super Bowl sales

Super Bowl Sunday is a great day for businesses to pick up...

Holiday

15 ways to mentally prepare yourself for the holiday rush

From supply chain issues to the normal rush of the holidays, small...

Holiday

5 tips to help small businesses cover the holiday rush with less

The holiday sales rush can be a stressful and exciting time for...

Clover partner solutions

How retailers can get holiday-ready now

If you're in retail, read this before you open your doors to...

Holiday

Celebrating LGBTQ+ inventors & entrepreneurs during Pride Month

Clover celebrates Pride Month! Read about just a few of the inspiring...

Holiday

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...

Meet the Merchant

Celebrating AAPI small business owners

Happy Asian-American and Pacific Islander Month! Clover celebrates the many AAPI-owned businesses...

Holiday

Celebrate National Fun at Work Day

No one seems to know who created it. Congress hasn’t voted on...

Customer service

Catering to last-minute shoppers while preserving your sanity

The holiday shopping season started extra early this year. This so-called “Christmas...

Holiday

The importance of Giving Tuesday for small business

Giving Tuesday is a global movement that encourages people to take a...

Holiday

American Express: The community impact of shopping small

On Small Business Saturday, it's good to reconnect with the ideals behind...

Meet the Merchant

Giving thanks to our merchants

Clover thanks all of our merchants, and especially those who have shared...

Meet the Merchant

American Express: Plan now for successful online holiday sales

Small businesses often depend on holiday sales to stay afloat. Especially in...

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...

Ecommerce

7 tips to turn holiday shoppers into loyal customers

The holidays still promise to be the busiest time of year for...

Clover app partners

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...

Covid-19

Why your seasonal business needs an online presence

It’s the peak season for summer seasonal businesses. While many states have...

Accounting

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...

Accounting

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...

Holiday

Celebrating your staff after the holiday rush

How can small businesses on a tight budget show appreciation for the...

Ecommerce

Beyond Black Friday marketing

Need some Black Friday ideas for small business? Consider Small Business Saturday,...

Holiday

September promo calendar: More than back-to-school

Don’t be sad that summer is over. September can be lots of...

Holiday

August promo calendar: Holding on to summer fun

Don’t be sad that fall is approaching. Hang on to summer fun...

Holiday

July promo calendar: Mid-summer joy

There’s a lot more to July than Independence. Find new ways to...

Holiday

June promo calendar: Summertime is here!

There’s a lot more to June than the summer solstice. Find new...

Holiday

May promo calendar: More than Memorial Day

There’s a lot more to May than Memorial Day. Find new ways...

Holiday

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...

Gift cards

Get your business ready for moms, dads, & grads season

Spring got you stuck for seasonal advertising ideas? Gift cards give your...

Customer service

Four smart ways you should approach your gift cards program

Gift cards are far from a last-minute gifting option. In fact, people...

Holiday

April promo calendar: Harbingers of Spring

There’s a lot more to April than tax day. Find new ways...

Holiday

Customer appreciation GIFs for Valentine’s Day

Customers are the heartbeat of any business, and without their support we...

Holiday

March promo calendar: Fighting the cold with fun celebrations

There’s a lot more to March than St. Patrick’s Day. Find new...

Holiday

February promo calendar: Love is in the air

There’s a lot more to February than Valentine’s Day. Find new ways...

Accounting

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...

Holiday

5 tips for getting your piece of the holiday shopping frenzy

Focus on unique quality, not steep discounts Don’t get caught up in...