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Why You Might Want to Use a Contract for Your Next Transaction [Template]
And how to put a contract in place.
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How to Maintain Customer Relationships and Build Loyalty
63 percent of customers are loyal to a business because of great customer service.
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The Secret to Finding the Best Location for a Coffee Shop
Thinking of opening up your own coffee shop? Discover how to find the right location and learn about the key business considerations with Square.
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Credit Card Processing Fees and Rates Explained [2021]
Learn what a credit card processing fee is, what goes into it, how fees affect your rate, and how you can reduce your transaction fees.
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How to Protect Your Business from Non-Fraud Chargebacks
A chargeback, or dispute, is something that your customers can initiate when they are unhappy with a credit card payment you processed.
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What Does Your Square Receipt Look Like to Your Customers?
A Square receipt isn’t just any old receipt. It’s a powerhouse, packed with touchpoints for your customers to engage with you and your business.
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Get Essential Customer Feedback Through Your Receipts
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The Benefits of Retail Inventory Management Systems
Inventory can be a challenge for businesses. Follow these retail inventory management practices to help drive down costs and manage your materials.
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5 Tips for eCommerce Businesses, from Square’s Canadian SEO Expert
It’s important to invest time and resources in SEO. But be aware, SEO isn’t necessarily something you can implement overnight. Results aren’t immediate. To make things more difficult, SEO is a constantly changing practice.
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6 Retail Metrics You Should Use for Smarter Planning
Having the right sales, inventory and employee data can help you identify the best use of your time and resources.
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On the Move with Square This Summer
Summer brings us sunshine and new opportunities to take your business on the road! Whether it’s a festival, pop-up, concert or seasonal market, Square lets you travel and keep your cash flow moving.
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4 Benefits of a Data-Driven Business Strategy
Are you using big data to inform your business decisions?
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An Unapologetic Taste of Canada: Iconic Foods We’re Not Sorry About
We’re celebrating Canada Day with our nation’s favourite foods based on data from Square sellers.
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Here's Why You Should Reconsider Writing Down Customer Information
If you’ve been writing down customer information at your business, here’s why you may want to consider new customer management practices.
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How to Invoice for Services on Any Device (with Photos)
You’ve done the work, now it’s time to get paid. Web designers, law firms, freelancers, contractors, physicians, and photographers are just some of the professionals who utilize invoicing.
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Stand Out — with Square’s Integrated POS System
Square Stand can completely transform the way your business makes sales.
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Finding a Flexible Alternative to Traditional Offices
There’s never been a better time to find a flexible work space.
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Why It's Time to Take a Vacation (and How to Do It)
Take a little time off and consider the benefits of recharging.
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How to Optimize Salon Scheduling
Scheduling conflicts and lost appointments can be a headache for a salon owner. To avoid these situations, here’s how to create an effective salon schedule.
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5 Ways to Grow Your Small Business through Online Networking
Online communities can provide advice and access to resources, while connecting you to industry experts and other business owners.
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What is a Pro forma Invoice and When Should You Use One?
Here is one way for sellers and customers to agree on cost before a project starts.
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How to Successfully Pitch an Investor
Before preparing your next pitch, here are five ways to impress investors.
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Make the Most of Square’s Hottest New Features
New tools to simplify, save time and make money.
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7 Ideas to Make Mother’s Day a Marketing Success
Simple, creative strategies for your business to celebrate Mother’s Day.
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How to Simplify Your Business
From customer service to shop design, simplicity is at the heart of many successful businesses.
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Sell More with These Easy E-Commerce Integrations
Customers appreciate the convenience of ordering online — and it shows.
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How to Run Your Business in 2021: A Guide to Strategic, Effective Management
You’ve established your business, so what’s next?
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How to Use Scheduling Software to Book More Business
Scheduling software can help you get paid faster and on time with features like no-show protection.
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Superhero Maker Marylène Dumollard Shows What it Takes to Be Brave in Businesses
Meet our recent #SquareStory contest winner, who turned her passion for fashion into whimsical children’s toys.
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How to Use Data to Find Your Superstar Employees
Employee Management can help you assess individual performance and reward the right people for a job well done.
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4 Ways to Save Money and Make Your Business Greener
Across Canada, employers of all sizes are competing for environmental leadership.
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6 Ways to Improve Your Company’s Facebook Page Today
Boost your brand on Facebook with no- to low-cost marketing.
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7 Simple Ways to Melt Away Stress
Work-related stress is a fact of life, unfortunately.
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Seven Ways Technology Can Help Your Business Grow This Year
The right technology can give you more time to grow your business.
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Everything You Wanted to Know about Square APIs
Our new Square APIs allow you to integrate Square’s payments system into your websites and point-of-sale apps.
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What is cash flow?
Cash flow is the lifeblood of your business. Learn what cash flow is, how to measure it, and how it can make or break your business.
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