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Seller Spotlight: Douce

The workplace is no longer fixed, with opportunities to provide services wherever you are. We talk to mobile salon and Square seller, douce, about running a business on the road.

How to Prepare for Christmas Returns

You made it through Black Friday and have a plan for the rest of the festive season, but are you ready for the returns?

How to Get Started with Invoicing for Your Catering Business

A guide to creating and sending invoices for catering businesses.

How to Take Payments at Your Healthcare Practice

Patients want a range of payment options to cover their healthcare costs — online, in-app or in-person. Here’s how your practice can provide them all.

Email Cadence 101: When and How Often You Should Send Email

Working out when and how often you should send email doesn’t have to be a headache, you can enjoy it too. Find out how.

How to (and Why You Should) Create an Email Marketing Strategy

Email marketing provides results and we have the numbers to back it up. Plus, find out how to create your email marketing strategy.

How to Determine Consulting Fees

Standard consulting fees vary based on skill, expertise and the industry. Here’s how you can determine consulting fees for your services and be profitable.

How to Decide Which Seasonal Products to Stock (and How to Sell Them)

Which seasonal products will be the most successful for your business? Here are some factors to consider, and tips for making sure they sell out.

11 Benefits of Mobile Invoicing That Might Surprise You

Find out all about mobile invoicing, how it can benefit your business and how to send mobile invoices free with Square Invoices.

5 Tips for Successful Customer Interactions

It’s one thing to attract new customers, but how can you keep them coming back?

Strategies to Build Your Email Marketing Customer List

Well-crafted email lets your customers know what’s going on with your business and what they can look forward to in terms of new products, promotions, and more. Here’s how to get started.

How to Stay Organised When You're a Sole Trader

As a sole trader, you deal head-on with every challenge that your business faces. Here are some tips for keeping it all together.

Seller Spotlight: Brooklyn Pizza, Northampton

Point-of-sale systems were holding Brooklyn Pizza back — until the owners found Square. Now the restaurant has 3 buzzing locations across the Midlands.

How To Create a Christmas Email Marketing Strategy

A strong email marketing strategy is key to attracting customers in the run up to Christmas. Learn how to build your seasonal email strategy with Square.

4 Things You Miss Out On by Not Taking Cards

Unconvinced card payments would help your business? Here’s what you’re missing out on.

How Square Offers Free POS Software with No Monthly Fees

POS software doesn’t have to come with heavy fees. With Square there’s never any monthly contracts or SaaS fees. Get your free Point of Sale account today!

What’s the Difference Between an SDK and an API?

If you’re a developer, learn what SDKs and APIs are, how they differ and how they work together when integrating systems.

How to Plan a Successful Holiday Marketing Campaign

The holidays will be here before we know it. Here’s how to get the ball rolling with your holiday marketing plan to make the most of the holiday season.

Square UK Coffee Report

From north to south, we Brits can’t get enough of our hot beverages. But can you guess which coffee drink comes top of the table as the nation’s favourite?

How to Get Your Restaurant Ready for Christmas

Behind with your festive preparations? There’s still time for you to get your restaurant Christmas-ready.

How to Use Square for a Stress-Free Christmas

Holidays are coming. And if that usually means stress and fatigue for you and your staff, check out these business tools designed to take the pressure off.

How to Stop Being a Boss and Start Being a Leader

“Remember, the difference between a boss and a leader: a boss says ‘Go’ — a leader says ‘Let’s go!’”

Cyber Monday vs Black Friday: Whats the Difference?

Is there really any difference between Black Friday and Cyber Monday? And should you get involved in both?

How to Get Started with Invoicing for Your Photography Business

Discover all you need to know when getting started with invoicing for your photography business and become a pro.

How to Make This Christmas Your Most Seamless and Successful Yet

If the thought of Christmas makes you break out in a cold sweat instead of warm fuzzies, it’s time for your business to get serious about some preparation.

Guest Post: Bridging the Payment Divide

Digital entrepreneur Owen Williams shares what he’s learnt about payment tech on his journey from child star to Managing Director of Siml.

International Coffee Day: Curators Coffee, London

Day two in our International Coffee Day celebrations, and we’re speaking to Curators Coffee in London.

International Coffee Day: Temple, Bude

We’re celebrating International Coffee Day by sharing behind the scenes insights from some of our star coffee shop merchants. Today’s are from Temple in Bude, Cornwall.

What Should You Charge for Housecleaning?

Creating a uniform price list is difficult since housecleaning rates are usually customized to a specific client and space.

How Technology Can Help You Reach Your 5-Year Goals

Four ways technology can help you cut through the daily grind and achieve your long-term vision.

6 Security Terms You Should Know to Protect Your Business

Fraud, disputes, account takeover, data security, encryption and hacking. How much do you know about these security terms?

Seller Spotlight: City Boiler Repair

City Boiler Repair has been keeping Londoners warm for years, but issues with collecting payments was slowing down business — before the team discovered Square Virtual Terminal.

Boost Sales and Bring In New Customers With Square eGift Cards

You can now offer your customers digital gift cards with Square.

27 Cashier Training Tips All Effective Businesses Know

The benefits of well-trained cashiers include shorter queues and happier customers, more accuracy and less fraud and a balanced cash drawer at the end of the shift.

How Square Keeps Businesses Safe

Everything you need to know about how Square protects the businesses that use our platform.

5 Ways Successful Small Businesses Save Money

Here are five simple ways small business owners can keep their finances in check.