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Despite the U.S. being home to more than 30 million small businesses, it’s not uncommon for small business owners to feel isolated. Lack of financial support, guidance from experienced mentors, and a robust sense of community can make it easy for fledgling entrepreneurs to feel like they must weather challenges alone. These are just some of the many reasons why 50 percent of small businesses don’t make it past five years, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. However, the good news is that many of these obstacles are addressable, and there are established companies looking to fill the support gaps.

“Starting a small business is often fueled by optimism,” says Shannon Watkins, chief brand marketing and communications officer at Fiserv, a global leader in payments and financial technology. “While that optimism is essential, it can also be a blind spot. Too often, businesses plan for the good times when demand is strong and cash is flowing steadily. But the reality is that lasting success depends on how well you prepare for the hard times.”

That’s why Clover, a leading point-of-sale (POS) system that tailors to small and midsize businesses and a........

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