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Strategy

Ideas for seasonal businesses: How to generate revenue off season

Working on your off-season marketing strategy? The key is knowing what to...

Clover app partners

Transform your shipping process

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

Run your business

What is safety stock? The importance of retail buffer stock

In the wake of the pandemic, businesses have learned a lot about...

Run your business

Small business shipping 101

Shipping is an important part of the customer experience. The ability to...

Marketing

How to set up a business website

Are you planning on setting up a business website? We’ve got you...

Guides

Bartender licensing: A guide for employers

Helping your servers and other employees get their bartending licenses can be...

Clover app partners

Customer appointment scheduling becomes commonplace

In other instances, the phone ringer may not be heard; the call...

Meet the Merchant

5 challenges every small business owner faces (+ solutions!)

Small business owners wear many hats–from HR and marketing to accounting and...

Start a small business

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...

Meet the Merchant

How Clover POS supports multi-location businesses

Read about the many ways that Clover has supported these multi-location businesses....

Clover partner solutions

7 signs an employee is about to quit

The Great Resignation is still going strong, and knowing the warning signs...

Clover app partners

5 essential apps for car mechanics and auto repair shops

Today’s cars are far more technologically complex than the cars most of...

Run your business

6 things to consider before opening a second location for your business

Opening a second location involves a lot of research and planning. Here...

Payments & processing

What is a card reader and how does it work?

How do credit card readers work, and why does your business need...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

3 reasons why you should offer a mocktail menu at your restaurant or bar

Have you noticed more sober-curious guests at your restaurant or bar? If...

Run your business

How to automate your business in 5 easy steps

Business automation has become more ubiquitous, and new tech like ChatGPT and...

Staffing

How to make a schedule for employees

Proper scheduling is essential for business success. Use this guide from Clover...

Retail

How to write a boutique business plan

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

Clover partner solutions

Overtime tax: How to calculate withholdings and track hours

Did you know that your employees’ overtime hours could affect payroll taxes?...

Accounting

8 valuable apps for accountants and bookkeepers

A lot has changed in the world of accounting in the last...

Staffing

How to fire an employee: A guide for small businesses

Firing an employee is an unfortunate reality of doing business. There are...

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...

Run your business

How to do bar inventory in 7 simple steps

Learning how to do bar inventory is important for anyone interested in...

Staffing

How to onboard a new employee (including new hire checklist)

Onboarding plays an important role in employee retention and is even shown...

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

Why shopping secondhand is growing, and how to make your thrift store stand out

Following the pandemic, the popularity of secondhand shopping has taken social media...

Meet the Merchant

How Clover helps retailers run their businesses: Reporting edition

Running a retail business can feel like more than a full-time job....

Retail

6 useful apps for boutique owners and small retail businesses

As a boutique owner or small business retailer, you know how important...

Retail

5 common sales objections and how to overcome them

Overcoming objections is a frequent challenge in retail, and addressing them is...

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...

Staffing

How to create employee incentive programs for your small business

Employee incentive programs come in all shapes and sizes, making it somewhat...

Meet the Merchant

How Clover helps retailers run their businesses: Inventory edition

Managing inventory for retail business owners can be a major time suck....

Money management

What is COGS? A concise guide for retail businesses

Cost of goods sold (COGS) is an essential metric for retailers, as...

Clover app partners

5 essential florist apps to help grow your flower shop business

On top of these changes, you may have faced the challenge of...

Guides

How to franchise your small business

Considering expanding your restaurant, retail, or service business? Learn how to franchise...

Personal services

6 ways Clover supports beauty, health, and other personal services businesses

Personal services businesses–salons, spas, and healthcare clinics–are a fast-growing sector of the...

Run your business

How to handle employee conflict in the workplace: 4 resolution strategies

As a small business owner, handling staff conflict may feel like a...

Payments & processing

6 ways auto repair shops can ease bookkeeping, accounting, and payments

Bookkeeping may not exactly rev your engine, but it’s a big part...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Adding QR code ordering to your Clover POS [5 benefits]

For many restaurants, QR code ordering has been a game-changer with staying...

Guides

The ultimate guide to pricing strategy for new businesses

When setting initial prices for products and services, most business owners choose...

Marketing

How to do email marketing for small businesses right [7 tips]

Check out our article to learn the tips, tricks, and tools you...

Reporting

How to determine and measure your restaurant KPIs

Build a better business with restaurant key performance indicators that can help...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

List of essential equipment needed to start a restaurant

This article details the back-of-house equipment needed to start a restaurant, including...

Strategy

15 small business tips for 2023

Check out these 15 actionable small business tips for 2023 and beyond...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How to write a restaurant business plan

Here’s a look at how to write a restaurant business plan that can help prepare...

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...

Accounting

5 best restaurant payroll software

We’ve put together a list of some of the best restaurant payroll software options...

Payments & processing

Cashless, cash-only, or hybrid? Choose the best payment method for your business

The prevalence of contactless payments makes it seem as though commerce is...

Accounting

5 best restaurant accounting software

Here’s a look at some popular accounting software products, including some basic...

Inspiration

10 Taylor Swift lyrics that double as advice for entrepreneurs

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

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Restaurant checklists for daily operations

Daily restaurant opening checklist This restaurant checklist runs through many of the tasks that should...

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

5 creative ways to save your business money

When economic times get tough, saving money can be one of the...

Marketing

The power of holiday gift guides for small business

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

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...

Clover partner solutions

The more the merrier: How to attract more holiday shoppers to your retail store

The holiday season is the perfect time to attract and convert even...

Pet services

“Pawsitive” impact: Lessons from entrepreneurs fueling the pet-friendly business

Pets are a big business in the U.S., with Americans spending billions...

Clover partner solutions

Build a customer loyalty program–and your business–with Loyalzoo

The holidays are coming, and this year is shaping up to be...

Payments & processing

6 tips for writing an effective invoice reminder to clients

One-third of merchants say that late payments put their business at risk...

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...

Insights

5 lessons from Hulu’s ‘The Bear’ on how to run a small business

Hulu’s hit series The Bear is about a small business owner, and...

Run your business

5 things you wish you would’ve know before opening your retail store

Imagine if you already knew everything you needed to know about retail...

Resources

20+ resources every veteran small business owner should know

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

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

The power of inventory management: 3 ways restaurant owners are saving money with MarketMan

Learn how to increase profitability, lower cost of goods sold and streamline...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How to make a high-performing kids’ menu for your restaurant

Learn how to build a high-performing kids’ menu that boosts sales and...

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....

Payments & processing

How to make payments as easy as possible for your customers and for you

At a time of rising inflation, with recession fears looming on the...

Inspiration

What food truck owners can teach any small business

Food trucks can offer incredible culinary experiences and exciting opportunities for food-minded...

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...

Run your business

Why business owners should pay themselves first

While it may seem contrary to the bootstrap nature of starting your...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Apps that make back of house operations run more smoothly for restaurants

Communication is key to smooth restaurant operations and great guest experiences. These...

Insights

Green-thumbed entrepreneurs share their wisdom on growing a business

The plant business is booming, fueled by flora-loving millennials. Four entrepreneurs who...

Resources

10 blogs for small business owners to follow

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

Clover partner solutions

4 benefits of using the BLUbeem by Brink’s app for Clover

Learn how you can digitally reconcile your cash sales and deposits with...

Staffing

Business owners share tips on hiring teens for the summer

Hiring teenagers can be a great short-term solution for your business’s season,...

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...

Insights

Music festivals are back! How entrepreneurs can get in on the fun and boost business

Music festivals are back, and with them, an influx of crowds ready...

Run your business

How to make a killer project cost estimate

You’ve made a strong first impression, and you’re about to land a...

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...

Customer service

How to respond to negative reviews

Either way, the impact is the same once those reviews are out...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How to reduce food waste in restaurants

Aside from the environmental and social toll that this waste generates, throwing...

Accounting

How small businesses can analyze and improve their profit margins

As the cost of doing business fluctuates, so does your bottom line....

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

Use this guide to help find the information you need to give...

Clover partner solutions

The power of connected retail: 5 ways Clover merchants are saving time with inventory management

What does better inventory management look like? Connected Retail with real-time data...

Meet the Merchant

How Clover POS supports working mother entrepreneurs

For Mother’s Day, we are celebrating the amazing women who balance motherhood...

SMB

10 strengths local businesses can lean into

Small business week is here! In celebration of the many ways local...

Quick Service Restaurants (QSR)

6 reasons Clover is a perfect POS for coffee shops

Coffee shops are fast-paced, high volume, constantly changing businesses. Having a POS...

Accounting

How to do payroll for your small business

This article outlines some of the most important steps to follow when...

Clover partner solutions

How to identify and help prevent fraud in your business

For small business owners, fraud can have short- and long-term financial impacts....

Insights

10 ways merchants can (and should) lower their stress levels

With all the uncertainty in the world right now, stress is at...

Legal

What tax forms do small businesses have to file?

To avoid unwanted penalties and fines, it’s important to stay on top...

Clover partner solutions

The great equalizer: how hiring software can help small businesses outperform corporations

Learn how hiring software like JazzHR is equalizing recruiting, helping small businesses...

Quick Service Restaurants (QSR)

6 ways coffee shops can partner with other local businesses

Coffee shops have a lot of visibility within their community since they...

Staffing

The difference between a W-2 and W-4 for small business owners

If you’re not sure what these two documents are, this guide explains...

Clover partner solutions

Labor shortages getting your restaurant down? Forget hiring, think technology

Are labor shortages getting your restaurant down? This technology strategy from Applova...

Payments & processing

Does your small business need Clover Virtual Terminal?

A virtual terminal is a convenient, flexible way to accept credit and...

Staffing

Clover’s ultimate checklist for employee retention and satisfaction

The Great Resignation is keeping many small business owners up at night....

Resources

Resources every Black business owner should know

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

Start a small business

How to find a business mentor

If uncertainty has been hampering your small business pursuits, consider the benefits...

Marketing

7 ways restaurants can boost Super Bowl sales

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

Clover product news

5 reasons every restaurant needs Clover Online Ordering with Delivery now

Clover® Online Ordering with Delivery lets restaurants of all sizes offer customers...

Clover partner solutions

How online employment background checks from Shareable can help you hire better

Ever wish you could run an employment background check on your candidate...

Marketing

5 ways an optimized website can supercharge restaurant sales

Whether you’re struggling to DIY yourself to a strong website or paying...

Run your business

5 ways small businesses can prepare for the unexpected

Unexpected challenges can be costly and inconvenient for business owners. The good...

Run your business

6 ways coffee shops and cafes can run seasonal specials more effectively

Seasonal specials can be a great way to build your brand and...

Start a small business

How to start a landscaping business

Before you mow that first lawn, you’ll need a business plan to...

Run your business

2022 small business trends you should know about

Recognizing and staying ahead of small business trends will be key to...

Run your business

8 super-easy ways to run your small business better in 2022

2022 is all about working smarter, not harder. These apps can automate...

SMB

5 things small businesses learned in 2021

As 2021 winds down, we take a look at the many challenges...

Clover partner solutions

5 tips from Grubhub for building a successful delivery menu

Grubhub’s delivery experts share 5 tips to help you build a successful...

Staffing

What is a rotating schedule?

By contrast, other businesses adopt a rotating schedule in which each employee’s...

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...

Payments & processing

Offering payment plans to customers

However, this billing approach lends itself to physical items, too – whether...

Clover partner solutions

3 common small business insurance policies, made simple

Business insurance is not usually top of mind for most business owners...

Start a small business

How to start a cleaning business

This guide explains how to start a cleaning business that you can...

Staffing

5 reasons Clover merchants use Time Clock by Homebase

Keeping track of employees’ hours is one of the most important responsibilities...

Clover partner solutions

How to conduct a year-end inventory count

The end of the year is often fun and games for consumers,...

Payments & processing

Meet Clover Recurring Payments

Clover’s new recurring payments is a convenient and reliable way to get...

Security

The 4 biggest cybersecurity threats and how to protect your business

If you’re used to doing business as an in-person operation, you may...

Resources

5 resources every Latinx small business owner should know

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

Clover partner solutions

Common hourly payroll mistakes and how to avoid them

Making payroll mistakes is a common and costly pitfall for small businesses....

Accounting

What is paperless payroll?

A paperless payroll system does all of the above, but without the...

Strategy

How to maximize visual merchandising efforts

What is visual merchandising? Visual merchandising is a type of marketing in...

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,...

Reporting

Financial analysis components for small business

This analysis allows you to better understand: How your small business is...

Start a small business

What is small business insurance? Here’s what you need to know

Although competition and other market forces may be responsible for many of...

Clover partner solutions

Save time with ADP’s do-it-yourself small business payroll

Now available to Clover clients: ADP’s Core payroll solution. It's ideal for...

Quick Service Restaurants (QSR)

5 reasons Clover is a best-fit POS for food trucks

Food truck season is in full swing, and crisp autumn days are...

Start a small business

How to find a good location for your business

If you select the wrong spot for your new venture, sales may...

Clover partner solutions

7 burning questions you can actually answer with cloud payroll data

What is often considered a burden by business owners? Payroll. But what...

Run your business

10 easy-to-use August strategies to improve your productivity all year

The dog days of summer can offer a breather for small-business owners,...

Clover product news

Now use Clover with or without a POS device

You’ve got big dreams for your business. Clover Essentials can help you...

Staffing

9 tips for hiring in a super-tight labor market

It can be tough to hire great workers in a tight labor...

Run your business

How and why merchants need to take a vacation

It can be tough to take time off when you run a...

Start a small business

How to open a business bank account

You’ll need a business bank account if you plan to: Register your...

Clover partner solutions

1099 vs W-2: What You Don’t Know Could Cost You

Employers often refer to independent contractors as "1099" and employees as "W-2"...

Run your business

How and why your small business needs great photos

Good photography can make a huge difference in the crucial first impression...

Staffing

W-2 vs. 1099: Choosing between employees and contractors

Either way, the majority of new hires will likely fit into one...

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...

SMB

7 small business types that will thrive post-pandemic

As the pandemic begins to wind down in the U.S., for many...

Reporting

How to use Clover Reporting to forecast sales

Clover Reporting can organize your sales data so you can budget for...

Staffing

How to source, hire, and train employees brand-new to market

As consumers gain more confidence coming back to restaurants, many business owners...

Run your business

6 ways Clover can help ice cream businesses

Clover’s tools for ice cream businesses allow merchants to be flexible, sell...

Legal

Doing Business As (DBA): What it is & when to file one

There is another, simpler approach known as “doing business as.” Usually abbreviated...

Clover partner solutions

Fisherman: Why Your Restaurant Needs a Website (and How to Build One Pronto)

To gain and influence web traffic, it’ is critical that your business...

Guides

How to register your small business

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

Accounting

4 reasons to select a POS system with a QuickBooks integration

What does integration entail? Are there valid reasons to integrate POS systems...

Biz ops

5 small business trends & practices that aren’t going away post-pandemic: services edition

Getting back to normal won’t mean getting back to the way things...

Run your business

How to buy wholesale for your small business

Although the concept is simple, knowing how to buy wholesale for your...

Inspiration

Three simple self-care habits to avoid workday burnout

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

Run your business

Tips for how to write an employee handbook for a small business

This guide walks you through some of the essentials that should go...

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...

Accounting

How to finance a restaurant

What is restaurant financing? Broadly speaking, restaurant financing is the capital you...

Payments & processing

Why a Clover Flex is the perfect investment for 2021

After the market upheavals of 2020, resilience should be top of mind...

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...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

What to consider when designing your restaurant floor plan

Sometimes, something as simple as a well-designed floor plan may be all...

Insights

5 small business trends & practices that aren’t going away post-pandemic: retail edition

These trends shaped the retail industry during COVID-19 and will continue to...

Ecommerce

How to start a boutique

The demand for clothing and shoes is on the rise, with global...

Run your business

How to raise your prices successfully

In some ways, the tail end of a pandemic might feel like...

Run your business

Connect with your customers with the Clover app

Combining the power of Clover Customer Engagement suite with the freedom of...

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...

Run your business

Business resources for female small business owners

To support all women small- and medium-sized business (SMB) owners, we’re sharing...

Covid-19

Can employers require COVID-19 vaccines?

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

SMB

The 10 worst time wasters for small business owners

While you can’t create time, you can maximize this limited resource in a way...

Accounting

Small business tax deductions for 2020 / 2021

If your goal is to keep as much money as possible this...

Ecommerce

Auditing your restaurant’s online presence

Now is an excellent time to assess your online presence and make...

Accounting

What is an invoice?

What does “invoice” mean? Although they come in many forms, invoices are...

Run your business

Small business funding for Black women entrepreneurs

From 2007 - 2018, the number of businesses owned by African-American women...

Accounting

Access business credit scores and find funding for free with Nav

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

Crisis support

Future-proof your business: 2021 refresh

What kinds of goods and services could you offer if your best-sellers...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How to help increase restaurant sales

With slight modifications, many of the strategies that worked in the past...

Clover app partners

Guide to a Winning Job Posting Strategy: How to Find the Right Candidates

How do you ensure your job posting attracts the right candidates? Learn...

Money management

The 6 biggest money mistakes SMBs make

Below are six of the biggest money mistakes entrepreneurs make when trying...

Covid-19

QR codes for restaurants: Helping your business adapt to the pandemic

This transition wasn’t immediate, since specialized equipment was previously needed to read...

Clover partner solutions

Building Your Team? Here’s What You Need to Know About Payroll

How to set up payroll As you build your team, you’ll need...

Guides

What is POS (point of sale) software?

Why your business needs POS system software Many merchants often use point...

Clover partner solutions

Make hiring easy with JazzHR

Now, more than ever, sourcing strong candidates can be headache-inducing. JazzHR offers...

Health & beauty

10 ways to reduce anxiety for yourself and your employees

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

Guides

What is Customer Relationship Management (CRM)?

Customer relationship management (CRM) allows a business to manage and analyze contact...

Ecommerce

Need to set up online ordering fast? Here’s how.

With Clover Online Ordering, your customers order take-out or delivery meals easily...

Payments & processing

What is a POS system, how does it work, and how do I choose one?

Point-of-sale (POS) systems help businesses accept and process payments as well as...

Payments & processing

POS systems vs. cash registers: How they are different & which you should choose

Cash registers have a certain nostalgia about them. They can remind us...

Covid-19

Caring for your employees during the COVID-19 crisis

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

Covid-19

The COVID-19 Customer Engagement toolkit

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

Inspiration

Top shows & documentaries for entrepreneurs on Netflix, YouTube, and other streaming services

The Bear (2022) Inside Bill’s Brain: Decoding Bill Gates (2019) American Factory...

Guides

How to start a small business in 9 simple steps

1. Do your research Sadly, a large number of businesses fail each...

Accounting

How to uncover broken links on your website

One of the things Google looks at when determining where to rank...

Biz ops

How to declutter your small business operations

Decluttering: it’s not just for your kitchen cabinets. Streamline your business by...

Mobile

Mobile credit card processing for Android & iPhone

As a business owner, you can begin accepting credit cards anytime and...

Payments & processing

Electronic billing services, invoicing & online payment software

Avoid lost bills and late payments by sending digital invoices and reminders...

Minority-owned

Apple Pay for business – what will it cost me?

Apple Pay® is one of the top mobile payment and digital wallet...

Money management

Need cash quickly? Try Clover Rapid Deposit

Make your money work for you with Clover Rapid Deposit. Get your...

Insights

Business scenario: Negotiating your first store lease

Whether you’re opening a business for the first time, expanding out of...

Ecommerce

8 awesome Clover apps every coffee shop needs

Indie coffee shops can hold their own against the corporate giants with...

Guides

The definitive guide to handling product & inventory

Good inventory management is about much more than logistics - it’s a...

Customer service

Is your cashier checkout script boosting profits?

A customer’s checkout experience is a critical point where you can boost...

Payments & processing

What small businesses should look for in a POS system

Run your business smoothly with POS system software. Clover lists key features...

Insights

Business scenario: Negotiating a lease renewal

Rent is one of the largest expenditures for business and can make...

Customer service

5 questions to ask before discontinuing a product

Discontinuing a product without taking your customers or your sales data into...

Ecommerce

New & notable in the Clover App Market: June 2017

This summer, spend more time with your customers. New & Notable in...

Ecommerce

Five apps that’ll up your food service delivery game

With that in mind, we thought we’d share five of the most...

Money management

How to get quick cash for your small business

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

Customer service

It’s a sign: Best practices for in-store signage

So, how can you keep things flowing smoothly through your store? One...