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Start a small business

Culinary dreams: How to open a restaurant with no money

Interested in financing a restaurant startup, but low on funds? Learn how...

Resources

10 scholarships for young entrepreneurs and business owners

Young entrepreneurs can get help with launching their business idea with financial...

Resources

Entrepreneurship toolkit for business owners with disabilities

For small business owners with disabilities, finding the right financial and supportive...

Thought leadership

Sustainable business practices: Reduce your carbon footprint

For small business owners interested in implementing more sustainable business practices, making...

Legal

Small business legal considerations: What business owners should know

For those starting a small business, the right legal advice can help...

LGBTQ+

Empowering LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs: A guide to LGBTQ+ business grants and resources

LGBTQ+ initiatives recognize not only the innovation and creativity that LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs...

Start a small business

Tech essentials for building a small business startup

For those starting a small business, the right technology can help make...

Start a small business

The unique challenges of starting a veteran-owned business

Starting a veteran-owned business can come with its own set of challenges....

Payments & processing

AVS, CVV, PCI and other payment acronyms

An acronym is an abbreviation formed by the initial letters of multiple...

Guides

How to ship alcohol: Navigating the regulatory maze and courier options

If you’re in the liquor business or looking to get in, the...

Security

Common cyber security terms and definitions: Harpooning vs spear phishing vs spoofing

How can we help reduce fraudulent risks if we don’t know these...

Resources

22 free small business tools and resources

Small business tools don't have to cost a lot of money. In...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How to conduct alcohol server training: A guide for restaurants and bars

Careless alcohol service can have dire consequences, but alcohol server training can...

Insights

Experian vs. Equifax vs. TransUnion credit reports: What are the differences?

Discover how your credit score can differ when looking at reports from...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Restaurant terms you need to know

Restaurant workers use a well-developed and increasingly universal lingo to communicate important...

Money management

How should you fund your small business? Here’s how to choose.

How should you fund your small business? There are tons of options...

Resources

5 simple ways small business owners can invest in their own education

Education doesn’t have to be confined to school—it can be a lifelong...

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20+ resources every veteran small business owner should know

Are you a member of the military community looking to start or...

Resources

Federal funding for small businesses: Understanding the state small business credit initiative

Today, most small businesses could all use a little extra funding. Learn...

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10 blogs for small business owners to follow

Below is our collection of the best blogs for small business owners...

Run your business

6 awesome apps for small business retailers

Local retailers pride themselves on making customers happy, but when they’re inundated...

Run your business

6 business management tools every home services business needs

Rising demand creates a mix of opportunities and challenges for home service...

Biz ops

5 must-have features for your small business POS system

Today’s POS systems do so much more than simply accept payments. As...

Resources

The top 10 restaurant management blogs to follow

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

Resources

Top podcasts for small business owners and entrepreneurs

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

Resources

Resources every Black business owner should know

In recognition of National Black Business month, we explore the challenges many...

Resources

5 resources every Latinx small business owner should know

As we celebrate Latinx-owned businesses, we explore 5 types of resources available...

Start a small business

What is a business license and why do you need one?

Although some entrepreneurs may dismiss the idea of getting a business license,...

Guides

How to register your small business

If you’re like most entrepreneurs, you likely dream of the independence, freedom,...

Clover app partners

3 apps to help you focus on business growth, not paperwork

Need more hours in your day? In your personal life, you likely...

Money management

Why forecasting is crucial to your business plan

What is forecasting? Forecasting is estimating your future sales and revenue, and...

Accounting

Give your business a boost with the SBA’s Restaurant Revitalization Fund grant

If you run a food and beverage business, it’s probably been a...

Ecommerce

6 reasons to start using Clover Customer Engagement now

From managing customer feedback, offering special promos, or rewarding your best customers,...

Covid-19

Can employers require COVID-19 vaccines?

Curious about regulations regarding required vaccinations for employees? We now have guidance...

Accounting

Access business credit scores and find funding for free with Nav

Concerned about money? The Nav app, free through your Clover dashboard, can...

Clover app partners

New Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans: How to qualify and apply

It’s a new year, and there are new opportunities for federal grants...

Crisis support

How to keep your customers close—at a social distance

This year has been particularly challenging for merchants across the country. But...

Covid-19

Coronavirus Financial Relief Available to Businesses as of May 21, 2020

This information is evolving and subject to change. We will provide updates...

Covid-19

COVID-19 Guide: The U.S. CARES Act

The Clover COVID-19 Resource Guide provides small businesses with an informational summary of the various...

Covid-19

FAQs for CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans

by Gerri Detweiler This article is published courtesy of Nav, a Clover...

Covid-19

COVID-19 Effects and Impacts in the U.S (FISERV)

Clover is gathering valuable resources and financial relief initiatives to help merchants...

Accounting

The quick & dirty guide to SEO for your small business

You need to be visible online to get more customers. That all...

Biz ops

7 ways to finance small business growth

If your business is ready to grow it can be the beginning...

LGBTQ+

Important business resources every LGBTQIA entrepreneur should know about

So much has changed in recent decades to make it okay to...

Philanthropy

Build your business by tapping into your community

Community involvement is not only personally rewarding, it can be good business...

Money management

How to get quick cash for your small business

In contrast, small banks and credit unions are friendlier to small business...