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The best business ideas for college students
Discover the best business ideas for college students, as well as tips...
Full Service Restaurants (FSR)
Restaurant awards: How to get nominated and win a James Beard Award
The James Beard Awards are sometimes called the “Oscars of the culinary...
15 of the most profitable small businesses to start in 2024
The Great Resignation has actually given birth to a large number of...
How to create a captivating newsletter for your business
An email newsletter can be a powerful marketing tool if done right....
5 retail checkout counter ideas to help improve the customer experience
A well-designed cash wrap experience can do wonders for your customer's experience...
Unique small business packaging ideas: A guide on how to stand out
Discover the power of unique packaging to help captivate customers, increase brand...
4 simple and creative ways to ask for tips at your business
The traditional practice of tipping is adapting to changing times, economic pressures,...
7 creative chalkboard sign ideas for your storefront
Your storefront’s sidewalk chalkboard is a unique opportunity to show off your...
How to write a great “About Us” page for your small business website
From bakeries to clothing stores, restaurants to florists, customers have more choices...
25 digital products to sell and grow your eCommerce business in 2023
Digital products can offer business owners new opportunities to generate income and...
Support small businesses this Mother’s Day
In our Meet The Merchant series, we’ve spoken with a number of...
5 ways to go green as a small business (and why you should)
As the owner of a small business, you may not have put...
Why giving back to the community when times are tough is vital to business longevity
Even in tough economic times, giving back is essential for small businesses....
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...
Should your business have an alter ego? 5 ideas for how to make passive income
From pop-up events to game nights to hosting classes, giving your small...
21 motivational quotes for small business owners
It’s fun to read motivational quotes for small business owners, but they...
Here’s to another year of inspiring Clover merchants
Read the stories of some of 2022’s most inspiring Clover merchants. With...
10 Taylor Swift lyrics that double as advice for entrepreneurs
Taylor Swift is a singer, a songwriter, a global sensation, and… a...
Celebrating Latinx inventors and entrepreneurs during Hispanic Heritage Month
This Hispanic Heritage month, Clover celebrates the ingenuity and expansive reach of...
3 local bookstores on harnessing the power of community
Local bookstores generate love like no other business. These three shops have...
How small business owners can help banish imposter syndrome
Many small business owners struggle with imposter syndrome. They feel they’ve bitten...
“Parentrepreneurs” share what it’s like having a baby and running a business
Running a small business is tough. Raising a baby is even tougher....
Corporate social responsibility: 3 ways to change the world with your small business
However, you can still make a huge difference on a small budget....
How 5 entrepreneurs turn browsers into buyers at farm and artisan markets
Summer is the season of craft fairs, farmers markets, and small businesses...
3 small businesses that build nostalgia into their brand
Nostalgia is a powerful tool for marketing and building a brand. These...
10 business lessons from ‘Shark Tank’ for entrepreneurs
The goal of the show is to elicit funding from these angel...
Yes, small business owners take vacations. Here’s how they do it.
Small business owners need vacations more than anyone, yet are way less...
With wedding season booming, vendors find inclusion is good business
Wedding season is booming, but the industry is overwhelmingly white, straight and...
Inspiring ways local restaurants are making global impacts
From feeding displaced Ukrainians to replenishing reefs with oyster shells, here’s how...
Tips on scaling your business from craft brewery owners
The craft beer industry is bubbling over. To stand out as a...
The top 10 restaurant management blogs to follow
The dining and hospitality sector is constantly evolving, and staying up-to-date is...
Clover Women In Tech celebrates International Women’s Day
The purpose of the IWD events were threefold, according to Meghana Randad,...
Top podcasts for small business owners and entrepreneurs
Tuning into a podcast is convenient, allows for multitasking, and can feel...
How to choose a name for your small business
Who knew choosing a name for your business could be so hard?...
How 3 Clover Merchants are taking it to the streets
In our Meet The Merchant series, we’ve met SMB owners who’ve found...
Support LGBTQ+ small businesses for Pride Month
To celebrate Pride Month, check out these stories of LGBTQ+ SMB owners...
Support small businesses while celebrating Dads & Grads
It’s June, which means it’s almost Father’s Day (June 20! Don’t forget!)....
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...
Three simple self-care habits to avoid workday burnout
What does clocking in and out even mean when you’re running your...
Celebrating female inventors and entrepreneurs during Women’s History Month
Celebrate Women’s History Month with this list recognizing a few of the...
International Women’s Day
We're proud to recognize International Women's Day. Learn about the challenges women...
A Day in the Life of Clover
We sit down with Sophia Nguyen, senior product manager for financial value...
Celebrating Black inventors & entrepreneurs during Black History Month
From the traffic light to the potato chip, Black entrepreneurs and inventors...
Top productivity hacks for small business owners
How are some small business owners able to get everything done? What is their...
12 ways Clover Online Ordering makes your POS sing
Get your karaoke machine out, because this POS song will have your...
7 habits of successful small business owners
Even still, many entrepreneurs manage to bring order to their workdays by...
American Express: The community impact of shopping small
On Small Business Saturday, it's good to reconnect with the ideals behind...
10 ways to reduce anxiety for yourself and your employees
With more Americans showing signs of depression or anxiety, odds are, you...
Hispanic Heritage Month: what it means and why it’s important
The number of Latino-owned businesses is growing, as is their importance to...
Full Service Restaurants (FSR)
Using memberships and subscriptions to grow your business
There’s nothing new about membership and subscription models. The newspaper industry was...
Supporting Black Business this August is more important than ever. Here’s why.
National Black Business month was launched in 2004 by historian John William...
American Express: The community impact of shopping small
Today more than ever, how and where we shop makes a direct...
Develop a growth mindset: 3 questions for small business owners
Experts agree that a growth mindset is integral to business success. But...
Top shows & documentaries for entrepreneurs on Netflix, YouTube, and other streaming services
That’s why budding entrepreneurs should take occasional breaks to recharge their batteries. Popular distractions...
Merchants share their advice for work-life balance
Running a small business can be all-consuming. Being passionate about your work...
April promo calendar: Harbingers of Spring
There’s a lot more to April than tax day. Find new ways...
13 must-reads for every coffee shop business
The coffee business is thriving but competitive. To stay ahead, you need...
Full Service Restaurants (FSR)
Top 5 YouTube channels every full-service restaurant owner should watch
Tune in to YouTube for quick, on-target tips about how to run...
Design your front-of-house customer experience
It’s what inside that counts: give your front-of-house customer experience a refresh...
Customer appreciation GIFs for Valentine’s Day
Customers are the heartbeat of any business, and without their support we...
David Joseph started a company that is helping restaurant owners sleep at night [Q&A]
Q&A with former restaurateur and tech startup founder David Joseph on the...
Crowd pleasers: Aligning your business with a cause
The new year is a great time to align your business with...
5 questions to ask to create a striking window display
The challenge: Creating a visually engaging window display that draws passersby with...