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How Much Does a Restaurant POS System Cost?

A restaurant POS system doesn’t have to cost the earth but the benefits it brings to your business are huge. Learn how a cloud-based POS system can take your restaurant to the next level.

Things to Make and Sell in 2024

Check out our list of things to make and sell in 2024 for ideas to get you started. Turn your creative hobbies into a new business venture with Square.

Square X St Aymes Giveaway

To celebrate the end of the Saint Aymes X Square Christmas Market, we are giving three female-led businesses the chance to win a Square Terminal of their very own!

How to Drive More In-Person Sales with BNPL

Could your business benefit from offering additional payment options such as Buy Now Pay Later? Read our guide on how to integrate BNPL to increase sales.

How to Start a Bakery in the UK

If you’re looking to start a bakery cafe in the UK, this quick guide provides all the information you need to get started like how to make a bakery business plan, how to manage your business, and how to reach your audience base.

How Restaurants Can Prevent and Manage Chargebacks

See our quick guide on how restaurants can prevent and manage costly fraudulent and friendly chargebacks.

How to Upsell More Services for Your Home And Repair Business

Done properly, upselling can increase both your profits and your customers’ satisfaction. Here is a simple guide to effective and ethical upselling.

Avoid a Slow January with These Sales Tips

Keep the customers coming and the cashflow moving this January.

Business Liquidity: What is Liquidity and How to Plan for it

Business liquidity is a measure of how quickly a business can convert its assets to cash to cover its liabilities. Learn how it affects your business and how to calculate it.

7 Ways to Take the Stress Out of Tax Filing Preparation

Preparing to file your taxes is a daunting prospect for sole traders and limited companies alike. We look at 7 ways to make the process less stressful.

12 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Payment Provider

Choosing the right payment service provider for your business is a big decision. Discover our guide to finding the best payment provider for you.

Here’s How to Set Achievable Business Goals in 2024

Goal setting is essential for any business. Learn how to set goals you can achieve in 2024 by reading our guide.

10 Scientifically Proven Ways to Motivate Employees

Based on a scientific study, here are the top 10 best ways to motivate your employees and keep them happy, motivated and productive.

What Is Safety Stock and Why Do You Need it for Your Business?

The last thing you want as a business owner is to run out of stock. Learn what safety stock is and how to utilise it in your business so you never miss out on sales.

10 customer acquisition strategies for 2023

Experimenting with new strategies can help grow your business. Find out why business development should be a top priority for your company.

How to Future-Proof Your Business

Learn how to future-proof your business so you’re best prepared to weather any economic climate.

The Coffees You Should be Serving in 2023

Do you know your cappuccino from your cortardo? Our Coffee Guide gives you a breakdown of the most popular coffees.

What Restaurants Need to Know about Sourcing Locally

Take the plunge and source locally for your restaurant to promote sustainability and encourage like-minded customers to try your menu.

How to Improve Business Efficiencies over the (Busy) Holiday Season

Follow these tips to streamline your operation and maximise your efficiency as we head towards the holiday season.

15 Top Side Hustle Ideas That Make Money for 2023

Discover the top side hustles you can start in 2024 to supplement your income and help with rising living costs.

How to Sell on YouTube

YouTube is one of the most viewed platforms in the world. Learn why your business should be on it and how to get started.

How To Get Your Online Store Ready For The Holiday Season

Online retailers have to make the most of the holiday season just as much as real-world retailers do. Here are some tips on how to prepare for it.

Cost of Living Crisis: How to Adapt & Thrive as a Small Business

The cost of living crisis has hit small businesses hard. Take these practical steps to ensure you thrive despite the economic climate

How to Minimise Cart Abandonment

How much is your online store losing to cart abandonment? We look at how to minimise cart abandonment, boost revenues and optimise your e-commerce store.

How to Integrate Your POS with Your Online Store

Square makes it easy to integrate your POS with your website/online store. This gives you a clear overview of sales, payments, inventory and customer behaviour.

How to Make Money on Instagram

If you’re looking to generate revenue using social media giant Instagram, here’s a quick guide to getting started.

How to Sell Products Online with eCommerce Marketing

Find out how to make an eCommerce website that looks fantastic, functions seamlessly and attracts as many customers as possible.

What Is Mobile Commerce (and Why It’s a Strategy You Should Care About)?

What better place is there to meet your customers than on their mobile devices?

How to Use Instagram Shoppable Posts to Sell on Social Media

With Instagram shoppable posts, you can sell products directly from shoppers’ feeds. Users can browse, buy, and check out without leaving the app. Here’s how to get started.

How to Set Up Subscriptions at Your Restaurant

Subscription services open up opportunities for restaurants to diversify their revenue. Here is a guide on how to set up subscriptions at your restaurant.

How to Get an Alcohol Licence for Your Business

If you’re selling alcohol anywhere in the UK, you need an alcohol licence. Here is a quick guide on how to get an alcohol licence for your business.

15 Energy-Saving Tips for Small Businesses

Follow these 15 energy efficiency tips for businesses to reduce your heating and lighting bills this winter.

Best eCommerce Website Designs

eCommerce is on the rise — and your business will benefit from joining in. Here’s some of our favorite eCommerce website designs to get you started.

New: Square for Retail POS on Square Terminal

Retailers using Square for Retail can now add the portable Square Terminal to their payments hardware mix. Learn more in this introductory article.

Everything You Need to Know About Consulting

Many professionals yearn to open their own consulting practice but don’t know where to start. Learn what consultants do and how you can start your own business.

Seller Spotlight: The Hair Witch

“I love that I can take a bill through my Square Appointments app and then look to see what a client had done last time. It’s a system that works so well and flows in the most user-friendly way!”