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5 Email Marketing Best Practices for 2021

Targeted email marketing is an extremely effective way to reach customers and drive sales. Here are the top five email marketing best practices by Square.

7 Holiday Marketing Tips to Create an Online Holiday Experience

More so than ever, holiday shopping will take place online. These holiday marketing tips will help you ready your site for shoppers this season.

What Influences the Cost of Opening a Bar or Pub?

If you’re looking to open a bar, you need to know the start-up costs so you can plan accordingly and make the right investments. Find out more with Square.

What is National Insurance? A Guide for Employers

Everything you need to know about National Insurance numbers, payments, and changes to the system. Stay up-to-date and grow your business with Square.

How to Write a Great Business Plan for a Bar or Pub

When you open a bar, you need objectives and strategies to stay on track. Here’s how to write a bar business plan that will roadmap your success.

How to set up a mobile-based loyalty programme?

Reward loyal customers and inspire engagement and spending with a mobile-based loyalty programme. Learn how to set yours up with Square.

Tips for Scheduling Employees

Employee scheduling may be harder because of COVID-19, so it’s important to get strategic about schedules. Here are techniques for unpredictable times.

How to Prepare Your Retail Business for the Festive Season

With Christmas right around the corner, Square takes a look at the latest retail trends and helps you get your business ready for the festive season.

How to Improve Cash Flow Management by Using Transfers

A healthy cash flow management is crucial to the health of a business in 2020. Learn how you can use instant transfers to improve cash flow with tips from Square.

Everything You Need to Know to Get Started With Twitter for Your Business

Here are the most important things to consider if you’re just getting started using social media giant Twitter for your business.

How to Keep Restaurant Startup Costs Down

Restaurant startup costs can quickly mount and cause strain on your finances. Learn how to avoid the common pitfalls with Square’s helpful guide.

Guide to Staff Turnover Rate: What it is and Tips for Reducing it

As a small business, your employees are important. Find out what a staff turnover rate is and how you can reduce it to keep your business strong.

Manchester restaurant chain Tender Cow boosts customer service and staff retention with help from Square

Square provides a one-stop solution for the rapidly growing restaurant chain Tender Cow.

Namaste, Watford

Square Super Seller Manish was looking for a challenge when the opportunity came up at the right time

What is an Invoice? A Full Explainer for Small Business

This guide walks you through the ins and outs of invoicing—everything from templates and workflow to handling late-paying clients.

The Art of the Line: 5 Ways to Turn a Wait into a Better Experience

Because customers’ expectations for time spent in line are low, business owners can use it as an opportunity to increase brand loyalty. Here are five ways business owners can turn waiting in line into a positive experience.

The Benefits of Setting up a Website for Your Accountancy Business

Starting an accountancy business? Find out everything you need to know on setting up a website for your small business here.

Streamline Your Professional Services Business with Square

How can Square help you streamline your business operations, with it’s simple to use system.

What are Buy Buttons and How to Use Them for Your Business

Looking for an easy and quick way to sell online? Learn how to use buy buttons to grow sales for your small business online with Square today.

How To Sell Photos Online

Learn how to sell photos online with our handy step-by-step guide. Start your own photography business today and build your portfolio with Square.

How to Start a Property Management Business in the UK

Our quick and easy guide to help if you are starting a property management company – click through for advice on some of the main things to consider.

How to Source Production Materials and Match with Manufacturers

How do you protect your ideas, find a manufacturer in a specific niche, and create the right documents before production? Here are some guidelines.

Invoice Examples for Every Type of Business

Getting paid on time is crucial to keeping your cash flow healthy. Check out invoice examples and tips for your small business.

How to Set Up Shipping for Your Side Hustle

Thinking of setting up a side business selling from home? Use this handy guide to learn how to set up shipping for an online store.

Shipping to the EU? Here’s What You Need to Know

Brexit has shaken up the rules around shipping to the EU. Read our guide to see how your small business can adapt to the changes and benefit from them.

What are Professional Services?

Providers of professional services sell specialised knowledge to businesses. Find out more about these services in this comprehensive guide.

Here are the Need-to-Know Costs When Opening a Salon

Discover how much it costs to open a salon and all the licences and insurance policies you will need. Grow your independent business with Square.

Benefits of eCommerce: Reasons to Start Selling Online

Thinking about selling online? Read Square’s guide on eCommerce benefits and find out what advantages it could bring to your business.

What are UK Health and Safety Measures and Why Are They in Place

Restaurant health and safety is essential for all businesses that handle food and drink. Find out what you need to know about food hygiene regulations here on Square.

Crowdfunding for your Small Business

Looking for alternative funding for a small business? This guide tells you all you need to know about crowdfunding for small businesses in the UK.

How Do Chip and PIN Machines Work?

How do chip + PIN card machines work? Click through for our guide for small business owners

How Customer Segmentation and Targeting Can Increase Your Email Open Rates

What exactly are customer segmentation and targeting?

Tips to Set Up and Optimise Google My Business Listings

Help potential customers find your business on Google by optimising your Google My Business listing. Learn how to build a profile that attracts attention.

Retail Dictionary: 101 Important Terms All Retailers Should Know

Our retail dictionary can help you navigate all of the lingo you’re hearing day-to-day and keep you up to date with the latest trends.

Why Your Small Business Needs to Be on Social Media

Five reasons why you should consider the huge benefits that engaging in social media can bring to your business.

Employee Handbooks - How to Write One and What to Include

Creating an employee manual helps employees know your company’s rules, policies, expectations, and potentially avoid lawsuits. Here’s what to include.