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6 Ways to Give Your Business a Boost for Spring
Now is the perfect time to revisit old business practices and bring in new ideas.
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Five Management Skills to Help You Be an Effective Leader
Management skills are important, whether you’re a manager for a larger company or running your own business with employees working under you.
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What is Guerrilla Marketing? Basics and Strategies
Create a buzz with Guerrilla marketing tactics.
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Taking on a New Challenge: How the Kardas Brothers Conquered Mount Baldy
For Jason Kardas and his brothers, taking over an existing business was easier than it might have been, thanks to Square.
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7 Types of Essential Apps for Your Business
Square App Marketplace has a ton of apps from our amazing partners that you can connect to your Square account.
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Being Bold in Business on International Women's Day
International Women’s Day is an opportunity to be bold for change.
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Accept Payments from Your Computer with Square Virtual Terminal
We’re launching Virtual Terminal — giving you the ability to accept payments directly from your computer.
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Defining Market Analysis: How to Do Market Research
Market analysis is a term for researching the potential market for your product to make sure there is a demand for your business.
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Four Ways Small Business Owners Can De-Stress
Self-care can go a long way in combating work-induced stress. Reclaim your life outside of work with these four simple tips.
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Behind the Scenes: Makerspaces
Combining technology, design and entrepreneurship, makerspaces are gaining traction across Canada.
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Defining Business Operations: How to Operate a Business Efficiently
What are business operations? Learn how to maximize your time, money and profits.
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Make Online and In-Store Sales Seamless with Wix and Square
While you aim to provide a smooth customer experience from online to in-store, the process of reconciling sales made in those two locations is anything but seamless for you. To make that process easier, we’ve partnered with the e-commerce platform Wix.
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How to Create a Killer Marketing Strategy
Developing a marketing strategy is vital for any business. This guide helps you identify which customers to focus on and how to reach them.
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Build Your Business Skills with These Free Online Resources
Free online resources that can help you get ahead — all you need to invest is your time.
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Tips for Growing Your Business in 2017 from Seller Michael Willems
Now is a great time to set your goals for the year ahead, especially if you’re planning to branch out and expand your business.
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7 Cute Marketing Ideas for Valentine's Day
February 14 is an opportunity to think outside the chocolate box. Come up with some smart ways to make your customers fall in love all over again (with your business, at least).
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Picture Perfect Ways to Promote Your Small Business on Instagram
With its more than 600 million active users, now is the time to get your business on the ’gram.
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Talking About The Birds & The Beets: An Alternative Cafe Concept
Every time I refresh the Square app, I’m refreshing my understanding of my business — being able to see live trends and seasonal changes is a truly invaluable tool for a small business.
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10 Reasons You Need a Web POS ASAP
Here’s the low-down on what to expect from a cloud-based POS system.
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Strength in Numbers: CrossFit Leviathan Gets Fit with Card on File
CrossFit has some of the most loyal fans in the fitness world, but creating a community of people who love high-intensity exercise involves more than just putting people and equipment in the same room.
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How We Protect Your Business with Square Secure
Square Secure provides support in combating some of the most worrisome issues facing business owners: chargebacks, fraud, and data security.
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Whipping Your Small Business Finances into Shape
From budgeting better to adding automation apps, small changes can make a big difference when it comes to your bottom line. Get your finances in shape for 2017 with these simple adjustments to help you to stay on top of the numbers game this year.
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The Makehouse Takes a Creative Approach to Business
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Easy Ideas for Tracking Industry Trends in 2017
Whether you make the most of the digital world or stick to more traditional modes of communication, here are four simple ways to tap into industry trends in 2017.
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Tips for Making the Most of a January Slump
Seize the chance to regroup, recharge and refine your plans for the year ahead.
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Five Ways Invoicing Apps Help You Get Paid Faster
Square’s new invoicing app makes it as easy as pie to request and take payments anywhere, anytime. Here are five ways that invoicing apps can help you get paid faster.
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mPOS — How to Choose the Right Mobile POS System
Take credit and debit card payments on the go with a mobile point-of-sale. Here’s what to look for in a mobile POS and how to choose the best mPOS for your business.
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Five Reasons Charity Collaborations Are Good for Business
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Surviving Your First Artisan’s Market: 4 Tips from Gypsy Botanicals
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How to Be a Better Boss: Essential Traits to Cultivate
What is the key to being a better boss and growing your business? Here are five leadership qualities you need to cultivate immediately
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Seller Spotlight: Dr. Kimberley Wands Shares 4 Expert Ways to Beat the Winter Blues
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The Square Christmas Tree Report
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Building Buzz: Pitching Stories About Your Small Business to the Media
When you’re starting a business, it’s important to focus on brand awareness and building buzz around your company. Here’s how you can do this through the media
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How to Ensure Your Retail Business Survives and Thrives This Holiday Season
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Make Year-End Performance Reviews Work for Everyone
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Plan Smart and Get Ahead This Holiday Season
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