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

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

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

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

Support small businesses this Mother’s Day

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

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...

COVID Impact on Industry: Food & Beverage

We look at the effect the pandemic has had on the food...

How to start a boutique

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

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How to raise your prices successfully

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

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How to optimize your restaurant menu to maximize profits

Check out these tips on how to optimize your menu to maximize...

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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...

Thought leaders

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...

Small business tax deductions for 2020 / 2021

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

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Auditing your 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,...

Clover at the 2021 NASCAR Daytona 500

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

COVID Impact on Industry: Travel & Tourism

We look at the pandemic's impact on travel & tourism, one of...

How to start a bagel shop

Below is a breakdown of key considerations when opening a bagel shop....

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...

Celebrate National Fun at Work Day

No one seems to know who created it. Congress hasn’t voted on...

What the COVID-19 Vaccine Means for Small Businesses

The COVID-19 vaccine has arrived. What does this mean for small businesses?

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...

7 habits of successful small business owners

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

How to accept gift cards for small business

There are many benefits of accepting gift cards. Here are just a...

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...

Payments & processing

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...

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...

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...

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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...

Payments & processing

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...

Should I upgrade my cash register to a POS system?

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

What is PCI compliance?

Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance refers to a security standard designed to...

Credit Card Processing

If you’re interested in taking credit card payments for your small business...

Money management

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...

Redesign your mental model: 3 questions small business owners should ask themselves every day

There’s no getting around it. It’s tough to run a small business,...

12 ways business owners can save on taxes

Though tax season may not be your favorite time of year, how...

4 tips for mobile credit card processing at trade show events

There are multiple reasons why any business owner would exhibit at a...

Payments & processing

Payment gateway vs. payment processor: What is the difference?

Let’s start here: There are four parties involved with every credit card...

How to start a small business in 9 simple steps

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

Payments & processing

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...

Payments & processing

Electronic billing services, invoicing & online payment software

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

Payments & processing

Accept payments with secure wireless credit card processing

Wireless payment processing technologies continue to evolve and take the worry out...

Payments & processing

Understanding your credit card machine options

No matter what type of business you operate, there are a variety...

Payments & processing

Virtual credit card machine for online efficiency

A virtual terminal enables you to manually enter, swipe, or dip credit...

Payments & processing

Expand your sales opportunities with debit card processing

Debit card payments are growing in popularity for consumer purchases and have...

Payments & processing

Credit card processing in 8 simple steps

New to the world of credit card processing? It may seem like...

Payments & processing

What Is PIN on Glass technology?

As a brick-and-mortar retailer, it doesn’t take much to begin accepting credit...

Payment gateway vs. shopping cart

If you are building an online presence to sell your goods or...

Payment gateway vs. virtual terminal

We hear it all the time: “Payment gateway vs. virtual terminal…what’s the...

Payments & processing

Merchant account vs. payment gateway: what’s the difference?

A merchant account is a type of bank account that lets your...

Payments & processing

What is OptBlue by American Express®?

When businesses decide to accept credit cards, they typically sign up for...

Payments & processing

Is MOTO credit card processing obsolete?

The convenience of today’s online services has many consumers wondering what they...

Payments & processing

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...

Payments & processing

Why can’t my business accept ACH payments?

As a business owner, your goal is to find convenient, time-saving, and...

Boosting staff morale

In the mad rush to keep orders filled, bills paid, and customers...

5 questions to ask before running a social media campaign

Have you tried your hand at social media marketing only to realize...

Improving cybersecurity

While big companies have teams to help them recover, 60% of merchants...

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...

Payments & processing

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...

6 Tax Day GIFs for small businesses

Tax season is tough, but Clover is here to make it a...

How small businesses can use “design thinking” to improve crucial processes

Big companies like Apple and AirBnB use design thinking to fuel innovation...

Money management

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...

Build your business by tapping into your community

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

Money management

Smart cash management tips for small businesses

What’s one of the top reasons 20% of small businesses fail in...

CRM for small businesses

Is your customer service spot on every time? Do you follow up...

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...

Enterprise behavior

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...

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Business scenario: Negotiating a lease renewal

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

Business trends & research roundup: millennial customers

What are the experts, surveys and latest research reports saying about appealing...

Money management

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...

Protect yourself: PCI, EMV, and You

This post will give you a quick glimpse into what you need...