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The Gen Z entrepreneur’s guide to starting a business
Gen Z could be considered the most entrepreneurial generation. Here, we take...
Support small businesses this Mother’s Day
In our Meet The Merchant series, we’ve spoken with a number of...
5 challenges every small business owner faces (+ solutions!)
Small business owners wear many hats–from HR and marketing to accounting and...
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....
22 free small business tools and resources
Small business tools don't have to cost a lot of money. In...
21 motivational quotes for small business owners
It’s fun to read motivational quotes for small business owners, but they...
Dexter’s Birdland
Orlando-based restaurant Dexter's Birdland's success stems from great food, a prime location,...
California business licenses and permits you may need
Not sure which California business licenses and permits are required for your...
How to get a small business license in Texas
Launching a business in the Lone Star state requires filing the right...
Small businesses remain optimistic while adapting to current challenges
A survey of small business owners across the U.S. who utilize Clover...
Celebrating Latinx inventors and entrepreneurs during Hispanic Heritage Month
This Hispanic Heritage month, Clover celebrates the ingenuity and expansive reach of...
Which retail format is right for your business?
Brick-and-mortar, digital marketplace, seasonal, or pop-up? There are many different formats to...
How to get a small business license in California
If you're thinking about starting a small business in California, you may...
20+ resources every veteran small business owner should know
Are you a member of the military community looking to start or...
“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....
How to start a business in Maryland
However, if you’re looking for a brief breakdown of the steps to...
Green-thumbed entrepreneurs share their wisdom on growing a business
The plant business is booming, fueled by flora-loving millennials. Four entrepreneurs who...
10 blogs for small business owners to follow
Below is our collection of the best blogs for small business owners...
3 small businesses that build nostalgia into their brand
Nostalgia is a powerful tool for marketing and building a brand. These...
How to start a business in North Carolina
In fact, North Carolina makes launching a business extremely easy, with helpful...
Yes, small business owners take vacations. Here’s how they do it.
Small business owners need vacations more than anyone, yet are way less...
How to start a summer camp business
Starting a summer camp business can be financially rewarding, with many programs...
How Clover POS supports working mother entrepreneurs
For Mother’s Day, we are celebrating the amazing women who balance motherhood...
10 strengths local businesses can lean into
Small business week is here! In celebration of the many ways local...
How to start a business in Georgia
If you want to open a business in Georgia, use the information...
Buy Now Pay Later: Why merchants need it
Customer demand for buy-now-pay-later options is increasing. Learn 4 reasons every online...
Ultimate checklist: What you need to know to start taking payments for your business
Whether you’re updating your point-of-sales or accepting payments for the first time,...
New and Notable in the Clover App Market: April 2022
This post shares apps in the Clover POS App Market to help...
10 ways merchants can (and should) lower their stress levels
With all the uncertainty in the world right now, stress is at...
How to start a tutoring business
Identify a client type Write a business plan Register your business Obtain...
Top podcasts for small business owners and entrepreneurs
Tuning into a podcast is convenient, allows for multitasking, and can feel...
How to start a food stand
By contrast, food stands and trucks are mobile, allowing them to relocate...
Resources every Black business owner should know
In recognition of National Black Business month, we explore the challenges many...
How to start a business in New York
If you’ve ever dreamed of starting your business in the Empire State,...
How to start a landscaping business
Before you mow that first lawn, you’ll need a business plan to...
8 super-easy ways to run your small business better in 2022
2022 is all about working smarter, not harder. These apps can automate...
How to start a business in Florida
If you’re also interested in starting a venture in the Sunshine State,...
5 things small businesses learned in 2021
As 2021 winds down, we take a look at the many challenges...
How to start a cleaning business
This guide explains how to start a cleaning business that you can...
How retailers can get holiday-ready now
If you're in retail, read this before you open your doors to...
How to start a business in California
Against this backdrop, you might also have dreams of launching your small...
Clover Restaurant Holiday Guide 2021
Download our 2021 Holiday Guide for Restaurants, fresh out of the oven!
Clover Retail Holiday Guide 2021
Download our 2021 Holiday Guide for Retailers, on special order from Clover!
Clover Services Holiday Guide 2021
Special delivery from Clover! Download our 2021 Holiday Guide for Service Businesses.
5 reasons restaurants partner with third-party delivery apps
Delivery is here to stay and becoming an integral part of many...
What is a business license and why do you need one?
Although some entrepreneurs may dismiss the idea of getting a business license,...
7 burning questions you can actually answer with cloud payroll data
What is often considered a burden by business owners? Payroll. But what...
Main Street Momentum Summer Finale
Clover’s Main Street Momentum tour spent the summer visiting partners, merchants, and...
Make online orders with delivery simple with this Clover-Grubhub solution
We at Clover are thrilled to announce Grubhub integrated into Clover, our...
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,...
Now use Clover with or without a POS device
You’ve got big dreams for your business. Clover Essentials can help you...
9 tips for hiring in a super-tight labor market
It can be tough to hire great workers in a tight labor...
How to start an eCommerce business
If you’ve ever considered starting an online store, now may be a...
How and why your small business needs great photos
Good photography can make a huge difference in the crucial first impression...
7 small business types that will thrive post-pandemic
As the pandemic begins to wind down in the U.S., for many...
Now you can accept PayPal and Venmo in-store via your Clover device!
We’re excited to work with Paypal and Venmo to give merchants a...
Celebrating MTM merchants for National Ice Cream Month!
July is National Ice Cream Month! In our Meet The Merchant series,...
6 ways Clover can help ice cream businesses
Clover’s tools for ice cream businesses allow merchants to be flexible, sell...
How to start an ice cream shop or truck
However, there’s a fair bit of legwork involved before you can sell...
How to register your small business
If you’re like most entrepreneurs, you likely dream of the independence, freedom,...
COVID Impact on Industry: Services
We review the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the services sector.
Support small businesses while celebrating Dads & Grads
It’s June, which means it’s almost Father’s Day (June 20! Don’t forget!)....
How to buy wholesale for your small business
Although the concept is simple, knowing how to buy wholesale for your...
Three simple self-care habits to avoid workday burnout
What does clocking in and out even mean when you’re running your...
Tips for how to write an employee handbook for a small business
This guide walks you through some of the essentials that should go...
3 apps to help you focus on business growth, not paperwork
Need more hours in your day? In your personal life, you likely...
Small business loyalty programs turn customers into creatures of habit
Clover recently spoke with partner Loyalzoo about how the loyalty industry is...
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)
How to optimize your restaurant menu to maximize profits
Check out these tips on how to optimize your menu to maximize...
Connect with your customers with the Clover app
Combining the power of Clover Customer Engagement suite with the freedom of...
COVID Impact on Industry: Lodging & Recreation
How hard has the pandemic hit the lodging & recreation sectors? Read...
How to start a food truck business
Entrepreneurs who love cooking often gravitate toward opening a restaurant. However, in...
International Women’s Day
We're proud to recognize International Women's Day. Learn about the challenges women...
11 small business ideas for 2021
However, with COVID-19 causing so much economic uncertainty, which entrepreneurial ventures are...
The 10 worst time wasters for small business owners
While you can’t create time, you can maximize this limited resource in a way...
Small business tax deductions for 2020 / 2021
If your goal is to keep as much money as possible this...
Auditing your restaurant’s online presence
Now is an excellent time to assess your online presence and make...
Why these restaurants have thrived despite the COVID-19 pandemic
The pandemic has forced businesses to rethink all aspects of their operations,...
COVID Impact on Industry: Travel & Tourism
We look at the pandemic's impact on travel & tourism, one of...
What the new COVID-19 relief bill means for Black and minority-owned business
It is estimated that the majority of small businesses owned by people...
Future-proof your business: 2021 refresh
What kinds of goods and services could you offer if your best-sellers...
2021 COVID-19 Relief Bill: A summary for small businesses
The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 (CRRSAA) was...
New Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans: How to qualify and apply
It’s a new year, and there are new opportunities for federal grants...
What the COVID-19 Vaccine Means for Small Businesses
The COVID-19 vaccine has arrived. What does this mean for small businesses?
Top productivity hacks for small business owners
How are some small business owners able to get everything done? What is their...
Why you should Google My Business
With the holidays right around the corner, now’s the time to make...
The importance of Giving Tuesday for small business
Giving Tuesday is a global movement that encourages people to take a...
How to accept gift cards for small business
There are many benefits of accepting gift cards. Here are just a...
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...
The 6 biggest money mistakes SMBs make
Below are six of the biggest money mistakes entrepreneurs make when trying...
American Express: Plan now for successful online holiday sales
Small businesses often depend on holiday sales to stay afloat. Especially in...
Three questions to ask as you plan for the holidays
The surge in holiday spending makes it an ideal time of year...
What is POS (point of sale) software?
Why your business needs POS system software Many merchants often use point...
Holiday promotions that won’t break the bank
Smart and effective marketing starts with a strategy. Before planning out any...
Spotlight on Brooklyn Tea
Brooklyn Tea brings specialty tea to Bed-Stuy—and the world Jamila McGill and...
Spotlight on Brown Butter
Brown Butter reinvents the Brooklyn café scene When Myriam decided to open...
Spotlight on Daddy Greens
Daddy Greens keeps the green in Brooklyn When Frank visited Daddy Greens...
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...
10 ways to reduce anxiety for yourself and your employees
With more Americans showing signs of depression or anxiety, odds are, you...
What does Amazon Prime Day 2020 mean for your small business?
When is Prime Day 2020? Amazon has announced that Prime Day will...
Full Service Restaurants (FSR)
Clover Restaurant Holiday Guide 2020
Holiday season 2020 will look very different from years past because of...
Clover Retail Holiday Guide 2020
Holiday season 2020 has been irrevocably altered by the COVID-19 pandemic and...
Clover Services Holiday Guide 2020
The 2020 holiday season is not business as usual—it’ll be a holiday...
Hispanic Heritage Month: what it means and why it’s important
The number of Latino-owned businesses is growing, as is their importance to...
Getting Back2Business: grants for minority-owned businesses
The Back2Business program is a multi-tiered initiative meant to strengthen small businesses...
American Express: How COVID is shaping the small business community
Our friends at the American Express Business Class blog write about the...
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...
BluePay is now Clover
BluePay, a leading provider of technology-enabled payment processing for North American merchants,...
American Express: The community impact of shopping small
Today more than ever, how and where we shop makes a direct...
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...
What is PCI compliance?
Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance refers to the data security standards that...
Credit Card Processing
If you’re interested in taking credit card payments for your small business...
Clover Rapid Deposit: Get your money instantly at no cost
We at Clover want to help support our merchants as best as...
The COVID-19 Customer Engagement toolkit
As part of our ongoing efforts to provide timely information and resources...
Keeping your sales safe & sanitary
In the midst of the COVID-19 emergency, we discuss three areas of...
Develop a growth mindset: 3 questions for small business owners
Experts agree that a growth mindset is integral to business success. But...
16 ways business owners can save on taxes
We’ve rounded up 16 deductions, credits, and incentives small business owners may...
4 tips for mobile credit card processing at trade show events
There are multiple reasons why any business owner would exhibit at a...
Payment gateway vs. payment processor: what is the difference?
Let’s start here: There are four parties involved with every credit card...
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...
How to start a small business in 9 simple steps
1. Do your research Sadly, a large number of businesses fail each...
4 benefits of a merchant account
As today’s consumers are increasingly using credit and debit cards to make...
How to uncover broken links on your website
One of the things Google looks at when determining where to rank...
10 free & easy ways to drive traffic to your website
Want to know how to drive traffic to your website? Keep reading...
How to declutter your small business operations
Decluttering: it’s not just for your kitchen cabinets. Streamline your business by...
Electronic billing services, invoicing & online payment software
Avoid lost bills and late payments by sending digital invoices and reminders...
Accept payments with secure wireless credit card processing
Wireless payment processing technologies continue to evolve and take the worry out...
Understanding your credit card machine options
No matter what type of business you operate, there are a variety...
Virtual credit card machine for online efficiency
A virtual terminal enables you to manually enter, swipe, or dip credit...
Expand your sales opportunities with debit card processing
Debit card payments are growing in popularity for consumer purchases and have...
Credit card processing in 8 simple steps
Making the purchase Entering the transaction Transmitting the data Authorizing the transaction...
Payment gateway vs. virtual terminal
We hear it all the time: “Payment gateway vs. virtual terminal…what’s the...
Merchant account vs. payment gateway: what’s the difference?
A merchant account is a type of bank account that lets your...
What is OptBlue by American Express®?
When businesses decide to accept credit cards, they typically sign up for...
Is MOTO credit card processing obsolete?
The convenience of today’s online services has many consumers wondering what they...
Why do so many businesses still use paper checks?
All across the country, paper checks are on the decline. Back in...
Celebrating your staff after the holiday rush
How can small businesses on a tight budget show appreciation for the...
Why can’t my business accept ACH payments?
As a business owner, your goal is to find convenient, time-saving, and...
5 questions to ask before running a social media campaign
Have you tried your hand at social media marketing only to realize...
Announcing the winners of the 2019 CloverAchievers contest!
We’re proud to announce the winners of our 2019 CloverAchievers competition! CloverAchievers...
How to launch a subscription-based service for your small business
Creating a subscription option for your business can be a great way...
Why are customers unsubscribing/unfollowing us?
What happens when your loyal customer base stops following you? Find out...
How to increase ticket size at your restaurant
Any successful restaurant owner knows that, in order to thrive, they need...
Merchant talkback: What’s your biggest business challenge and how are you handling it?
Wondering how neighboring business get through their biggest challenges? Here’s how they’re...
Announcing the CloverAchievers contest!
In conjunction with National Small Business Week, First Data and Clover have...
Should your business go cashless? Pros & Cons
Going cashless is not a decision an owner should take lightly. Here...
How to leverage the power of micro-influencers to increase sales
If you’re just starting out, we’re here to guide you on one...
How small businesses can use “design thinking” to improve crucial processes
Big companies like Apple and AirBnB use design thinking to fuel innovation...
13 must-read money management tips for small businesses
Cash flow may sound simple—just make more money than you spend—but for...
How are minimum-wage hikes impacting your business?
Whether or not your state’s rate has already gone up, it’s smart...
Full Service Restaurants (FSR)
Build your business by tapping into your community
Community involvement is not only personally rewarding, it can be good business...
Smart cash management tips for small businesses
What’s one of the top reasons 20% of small businesses fail in...
Are you controlling for these 10 small business risks?
Roughly 20% of small businesses fail in their first year of operation,...
Business scenario: Negotiating your first store lease
Whether you’re opening a business for the first time, expanding out of...
The concise guide to increasing productivity
Busy-ness is not the same as productivity, and often, one can suffer...
5 types of restaurant employee theft, and how to prevent them
Employee theft is a major problem in the restaurant industry. From unlicensed...
4 reasons you should list your business with Apple Maps
If you run a small business, one of the most important jobs...
What small businesses should look for in a POS system
Run your business smoothly with POS system software. Clover lists key features...
Business scenario: Negotiating a lease renewal
Rent is one of the largest expenditures for business and can make...
5 questions to ask to create a striking window display
The challenge: Creating a visually engaging window display that draws passersby with...
Business trends & research roundup: millennial customers
What are the experts, surveys and latest research reports saying about appealing...
How to get quick cash for your small business
In contrast, small banks and credit unions are friendlier to small business...
Data breaches: How safe is your business? (Part I)
The headlines are increasingly filled with data breaches at some of the...
