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Start a small business

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...

Start a small business

15 of the most profitable small businesses to start in 2024

The Great Resignation has actually given birth to a large number of...

Marketing

How to create a captivating newsletter for your business

An email newsletter can be a powerful marketing tool if done right....

Meet the Merchant

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...

Marketing

Unique small business packaging ideas: A guide on how to stand out

Discover the power of unique packaging to help captivate customers, increase brand...

Inspiration

4 simple and creative ways to ask for tips at your business 

The traditional practice of tipping is adapting to changing times, economic pressures,...

Marketing

7 creative chalkboard sign ideas for your storefront

Your storefront’s sidewalk chalkboard is a unique opportunity to show off your...

Marketing

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...

Ecommerce

25 digital products to sell and grow your eCommerce business in 2023

Digital products can offer business owners new opportunities to generate income and...

Meet the Merchant

Support small businesses this Mother’s Day

In our Meet The Merchant series, we’ve spoken with a number of...

Inspiration

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...

Philanthropy

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...

Marketing

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...

Inspiration

21 motivational quotes for small business owners

It’s fun to read motivational quotes for small business owners, but they...

Meet the Merchant

Here’s to another year of inspiring Clover merchants

Read the stories of some of 2022’s most inspiring Clover merchants. With...

Inspiration

10 Taylor Swift lyrics that double as advice for entrepreneurs

Taylor Swift is a singer, a songwriter, a global sensation, and… a...

Minority-owned

Celebrating Latinx inventors and entrepreneurs during Hispanic Heritage Month

This Hispanic Heritage month, Clover celebrates the ingenuity and expansive reach of...

Inspiration

3 local bookstores on harnessing the power of community

Local bookstores generate love like no other business. These three shops have...

Insights

How small business owners can help banish imposter syndrome

Many small business owners struggle with imposter syndrome. They feel they’ve bitten...

Inspiration

“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....

Philanthropy

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....

Strategy

How 5 entrepreneurs turn browsers into buyers at farm and artisan markets

Summer is the season of craft fairs, farmers markets, and small businesses...

Marketing

3 small businesses that build nostalgia into their brand

Nostalgia is a powerful tool for marketing and building a brand. These...

Start a small business

10 business lessons from ‘Shark Tank’ for entrepreneurs

The goal of the show is to elicit funding from these angel...

Inspiration

Yes, small business owners take vacations. Here’s how they do it.

Small business owners need vacations more than anyone, yet are way less...

Inspiration

With wedding season booming, vendors find inclusion is good business

Wedding season is booming, but the industry is overwhelmingly white, straight and...

Philanthropy

Inspiring ways local restaurants are making global impacts

From feeding displaced Ukrainians to replenishing reefs with oyster shells, here’s how...

Inspiration

Tips on scaling your business from craft brewery owners

The craft beer industry is bubbling over. To stand out as a...

Resources

The top 10 restaurant management blogs to follow

The dining and hospitality sector is constantly evolving, and staying up-to-date is...

Clover news

Clover Women In Tech celebrates International Women’s Day

The purpose of the IWD events were threefold, according to Meghana Randad,...

Resources

Top podcasts for small business owners and entrepreneurs

Tuning into a podcast is convenient, allows for multitasking, and can feel...

Start a small business

How to choose a name for your small business

Who knew choosing a name for your business could be so hard?...

Meet the Merchant

How 3 Clover Merchants are taking it to the streets

In our Meet The Merchant series, we’ve met SMB owners who’ve found...

Meet the Merchant

Support LGBTQ+ small businesses for Pride Month

To celebrate Pride Month, check out these stories of LGBTQ+ SMB owners...

Meet the Merchant

Support small businesses while celebrating Dads & Grads

It’s June, which means it’s almost Father’s Day (June 20! Don’t forget!)....

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...

Inspiration

Three simple self-care habits to avoid workday burnout

What does clocking in and out even mean when you’re running your...

Thought leadership

Celebrating female inventors and entrepreneurs during Women’s History Month

Celebrate Women’s History Month with this list recognizing a few of the...

Covid-19

International Women’s Day

We're proud to recognize International Women's Day. Learn about the challenges women...

Inspiration

A Day in the Life of Clover

We sit down with Sophia Nguyen, senior product manager for financial value...

Inspiration

Celebrating Black inventors & entrepreneurs during Black History Month

From the traffic light to the potato chip, Black entrepreneurs and inventors...

Inspiration

All the ways to C/love/r: ANSWER KEY

The answer key to our Valentine's Day Clover ballad.

Back2Business

Clover at the 2021 NASCAR Daytona 500

Clover is proud to sponsor the No. 42 car in the 2021...

Inspiration

All the ways to C/love/r

How do I love my Clover? Let me count the ways. Read...

Inspiration

Top productivity hacks for small business owners

How are some small business owners able to get everything done? What is their...

Inspiration

12 ways Clover Online Ordering makes your POS sing

Get your karaoke machine out, because this POS song will have your...

Inspiration

7 habits of successful small business owners

Even still, many entrepreneurs manage to bring order to their workdays by...

Holiday

American Express: The community impact of shopping small

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

Health & beauty

10 ways to reduce anxiety for yourself and your employees

With more Americans showing signs of depression or anxiety, odds are, you...

Crisis support

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...

Crisis support

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...

SMB

American Express: The community impact of shopping small

Today more than ever, how and where we shop makes a direct...

Inspiration

Develop a growth mindset: 3 questions for small business owners

Experts agree that a growth mindset is integral to business success. But...

Inspiration

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...

Insights

Merchants share their advice for work-life balance

Running a small business can be all-consuming. Being passionate about your work...

Holiday

April promo calendar: Harbingers of Spring

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

Insights

13 must-reads for every coffee shop business

The coffee business is thriving but competitive. To stay ahead, you need...

Accounting

Design your front-of-house customer experience

It’s what inside that counts: give your front-of-house customer experience a refresh...

Holiday

Customer appreciation GIFs for Valentine’s Day

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

Inspiration

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...

Clover app partners

Crowd pleasers: Aligning your business with a cause

The new year is a great time to align your business with...

Accounting

5 questions to ask to create a striking window display

The challenge: Creating a visually engaging window display that draws passersby with...