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How to Start a Career in Event Planning

Want to turn your love of planning into a career? Start here.

How to Make Money on Pinterest

If you thought Pinterest was just another marketing tool, think again. Here are some ways in which B2B and B2C businesses alike can monetise the platform.

Seller Spotlight: The Little Shop

We spoke to Alex and Amber, founders of The Little Shop in Bristol, about why setting up your own venture is an experience better shared.

5 Things to Think About Before You Open a New Location

Business is booming. But, does that mean it’s time for another location?

5 Effective Ways to Market Promotions

Sales are effective ways to get people into your shop. But you also need promotional marketing to raise awareness. Find out how to market your promotions.

5 Tweaks to Make the Most Out of the Summer Season

Try these five small tweaks to increase business during the summer.

Inventory Audits: How to Create Counting Procedures

Inventory audits consist of analytical procedures to check a company’s inventory methods.

How to Define and Analyse Your Target Market

To create happy, loyal customers, you need to know who they are. Here’s how to identify your target market.

Generate More Sales with These Retail Marketing Strategies

Retail marketing is a crucial concept to understand and will help you drastically increase sales. Here are four strategies to implement when you first open a retail store.

Omnichannel Retail Guide: Definition, Strategy, and Examples

Having an omnichannel retail strategy is a proven way to engage customers and increase sales. Here is what you should know.

Coaltown Coffee, Ammanford

Coaltown Coffee is transforming the ex-mining town of Ammanford with cashless payments, paving the way for a new “golden era” where local industry thrives.

Seller Spotlight: Taste the Bean, Dorset

Mobile coffee company, Taste the Bean, put Square’s Invoices App through its paces, and were quickly impressed with how much it simplified, sped up and professionalised their approach to remote payments.

5 Ways an eCommerce Website Can Improve Your Business

Most shoppers start the buying process with research online, so you’re missing out on sales if they can’t find your website.

How to Create a Cash Flow Analysis That Unveils Opportunities

Understanding cash flow will improve the health of your business and make crucial decisions for the future.

Here’s How to Create a Facebook Page for Your Business

Get a head start on creating a Facebook page for your business with these steps.

What Making Tax Digital Means for Your Business

What is Making Tax Digital? Will it affect your business? What do you need to do to prepare? We explain all.

How to Create a Retail Pop-Up That Wows

Planning to launch a pop-up shop in the UK? Here’s everything you need to know about how to create a retail pop-up that wows.

Introducing the Square Invoices app

Create, send and track invoices wherever you are with the free Square Invoices app.

How to Create a Great Customer Experience

Want to keep your customers happy? Try this comprehensive list of tips to discover all about positive customer interactions.

How to Create the Best Facebook Content Calendar

Whether it’s coming up with new Facebook content ideas or building out a full editorial calendar, these useful tips from Square will elevate Facebook content.

How to Stay Healthy as a Small Business Owner

It can be hard to focus on your health while building your business. Here are some quick tips to keep you on the right track.

How to Staff and Manage Your Restaurant Back of House

Though hidden from view, your restaurant back of house is deeply connected to the customer experience you provide.

History of Money and Payments

How we make payments has come a long way through the ages. Find out more about the fascinating history of money and payments.

The Art of Balancing Regular and Walk-In Appointments

Master the ability to manage walk-in appointments while prioritising loyal customers—a must for salon success.

Seller Spotlight: Two Dogs & Co

We speak with Rebecca from Two Dogs & Co about the joys and challenges of running a business at the age of 20, and what she’s learnt so far.

Omnichannel Marketing: The Ultimate Guide for Retailers

An omnichannel marketing strategy is one that provides a fluid, connected experience across all the touchpoints a customer has with your company.

The Key to Attracting and Retaining Customers: Experience

Contrary to predictions that reataurants and shops on the highstreet were doomed, the stats show they’re merely undergoing an exciting transformation.

Random Acts of Kindness Ideas for Time-Poor Businesses

Random Acts of Kindness Day is coming up on February 17. This is the perfect opportunity to flex some muscle as a customer-focused brand.

How to Prevent Drop-Offs at Your Health and Fitness Business

Want to keep clients coming in after the new year rush? Try these strategies.

How to Stage a Restaurant Soft Opening

Thinking about a test-run before the grand opening of your new restaurant? Here are a few things to consider to open your doors to certain success.

How to Update Your Business Plan

Are you making any major changes to your business this year? If so, it’s time to update your business plan.

What is the Difference Between a Cash Register and a POS?

Though similar in some ways, POS systems and cash registers perform very differently in others.

How to Get an Alcohol License (and Other Licenses You Should Think About)

If serving alcohol is part of your business plan, you need to do your research on how to get a liquor license. Here’s a guide on getting started.

How to Create a Restaurant Floor Plan That Delivers Results

Discover how to create a restaurant floor plan that delivers results for your business with this handy guide.

How to Bring in Diners at the Beginning of the Year

Experiencing a slow down at the start of the year? Try these tips to attract customers to your restaurant.

Introducing the Square In-App Payments SDK

Square In-App Payments SDK enables businesses to accept payments from within their own mobile apps and customers to securely pay for goods or services purchased through an app on their mobile devices.