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How to Go Green and Save Money

It’s now more important than ever for your business to go green and do its part to help the environment.

3 Ways Event Spending Is Evolving

Eventbrite shares three ways that event attendees’ expectations are evolving — and how you can make sure your event rises to the challenge.

What is a SWOT Analysis?

Take a critical look at your business using a SWOT matrix, identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.

Meet the 10 winners of Our Crowdfunder Campaign

We partnered with Crowdfunder to find some of the UK’s best startup ideas — these are the winners.

How new customers find your restaurant

Rising inflation means that many small businesses will need to raise prices. Here are some tips on how to communicate price increases to your customers.

How to Manage Your Restaurant Front of House

From staff training to floor plans, here’s what it takes to keep your front of house in top shape.

How to Optimise and Make the Most of Your Business Website

Eighty-five percent of consumers said they think it’s important for a business to have a quality website. Here’s five ways to upgrade your’s.

7 Lucky St. Patrick's Day Promotions

How to get creative with your promotions this St. Patrick’s Day

People Discover New Businesses on Facebook More Than Any Other Channel

52% of U.S. customers discovered new businesses on Facebook in the past year, according to our recent survey. What does that mean for you?

How to Design a Logo for Your Business

Designing a distinctive logo for your business is a great way to make your brand stand out.

How to Calculate Your Food Cost Percentage

One of the most effective ways to manage your restaurant’s budget is to find ways to lower food costs. To do that right, you’ve got to know how to calculate your food cost percentage. Here, we explain how.

How Consumers Look for and Discover Salons

Your salon’s success depends not only on its technical skills and creativity but also your ability to reach (and retain) new customers. So we surveyed 1,800 US consumers to work out exactly how to do that.

8 Ways to Show Your Customers You Care

Being grateful for your loyal customers — and showing them appreciation — is a gift that keeps on giving. Here are 8 of our favorite ways to show them you care.

Cloud Based Accounting: A Guide

Thinking about moving your business to cloud based accounting? Here’s what you need to know about cloud accountancy software.

How to Start a Street Food Stall

Looking to get started at a street food market? Here’s how to get your stall setup.

7 Questions to Ask Before You Open an Online Store

If you’re one of those business owners who doesn’t have an online store yet, there are a ton of reasons why it should be a top priority.

Samsung Pay is a payments app designed for Samsung mobile phones. Here’s what you need to know.

7 Pieces of Business Technology You Should Invest In

Technology can make your business more efficient, creating a better environment for customers and employees. Do you have the right ones in place?

Here’s How to Set Goals This Year That You Can Actually Meet

If you’re consistently missing goals, yet you’re still in business, maybe part of the problem is how you’re setting them. Here are some questions to ask.

How To Improve Your Cash Flow

Managing your cash flow is an essential part of keeping your business afloat. Here are our top tips for improving your cash flow.

What is a Virtual Terminal?

Square’s Virtual Terminal allows you to take payments remotely. You can take payments over the phone by keying in payments to your computer.

Square Partners with Holywell for 'Digital Town' Initiative

Square has partnered with Holywell Town Council and David Hanson to bring greater card acceptance to Holywell, North Wales.

Four Essential Steps to Get Cleaning Contracts

Learn how to get cleaning contracts so you can guarantee work, stabilize your revenue flow, and grow your cleaning business.

Turn Any Laptop into a Free Virtual POS (VPOS)

Accepting payments anytime, anywhere is possible with a virtual POS. Find out how to take card payments without a reader, app or special hardware.

What Is a Card-Not-Present (CNP) Transaction and Why Does It Cost More

Making a purchase without being physically present is called a card-not-present (CNP) transaction.

£748 Million Spent at SMEs on Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday 2017 was a huge success, with an estimated £748 million spent with small businesses.

How to Handle Purchase Orders Like a Pro

If your business is booming, you’re going to want to master the art of processing purchase orders. Here’s exactly what you need to know.

How to Sell More Gift Cards During the Holidays

Find out how to sell gift cards online, in person, and in your store with these great tips for boosting gift card sales this holiday season.

How to Prepare for Boxing Day Shopping

The day after Christmas is no Cyber Monday or Black Friday, but it still marks a huge opportunity for sales. Find out how to make the most of it.

How to Keep Your Sanity During the Holiday Rush

Here are six ways that small business owners can lower their stress during the busy holiday season.

How to Work from Home Like a Pro

Working from home can result in a major productivity boost, but it also comes with its own set of challenges.

How to Get the Most Out of Business Exhibitions

Business exhibitions can be expensive to attend, and even more expensive to exhibit - so how to get the most out of them?

What Are Interchange Fees?

Interchange fees, explained.

Small Business Jargon Buster

Confusing business terms, explained.

What Facebook's Explore Feed Means for Your Business

Facebook’s Explore Feed could make it harder than ever for small businesses to maximise their reach on Facebook.

What is a Social Enterprise?

Social enterprises reinvest their profits into their communities or to good causes.