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How to Choose the Right Online Store Platform for Your Business
What’s one of the first decisions you make once you’re ready to move online? Read our guide to choosing a web platform that will work for your business.
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How to Start a Bakery in Ireland
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How to shop local and support Irish businesses this Christmas
With global supply chains in disarray, it makes both economic and speedy sense to shop as locally as you can this Christmas.
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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.
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How Digitalisation Can Future Proof Your Small Business
Businesses in Ireland need to adapt to a digital world. Here’s a guide on what digitalisation is, what SMBs should prioritise and how it can help you.
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Your Guide to Hiring People in Ireland
Learn how to hire your first employee and what exactly you’ll need to start employing people in your business. Discover more hiring tips with Square.
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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.
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Guide to Irish Business Licences and Permits | Square
A guide to starting a small business in Ireland – Square explores the licences and permits required for each industry
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#SquareOnGrafton
First experiential store launched in Dublin this month. The store is open until the 28th of October and features five businesses throughout its duration.
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15 Energy-Saving Tips for Small Businesses
Follow these 15 energy efficiency tips for businesses to reduce your heating and lighting bills this winter.
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Guide to Health and Safety Standards in Ireland
Health and safety regulations are an important part of the hospitality sector. Find out everything you need to know about health and safety in Ireland.
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Marketing Tips for your Pub
An exciting pub marketing strategy is essential to the success of your hospitality business. Join Square for industry solutions and resources for your pub.
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Everything You Need to Know About Consulting
Many professionals yearn to open their own consulting practice but don’t know how. Learn what consultants do and how you can start your own business.
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What is a Customer Facing Display
What is a customer-facing display? They allow you to display itemised orders to your customers to ensure accuracy and reduce incorrect purchases. Learn more.
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How a Return Policy Can Give You a Leg Up on the Competition
Even exceptional items are sometimes the wrong size, wrong color, or wrong something, and they need to go back.
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Starting a woman-owned small business
Running a woman-owned business in Ireland may have its challenges, but there are plenty of resources available to help you hit the ground running.
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What is PIN on glass and how secure is it?
PIN on glass is a simple and convenient POS. Find out how it can help your small business and how safe and secure it is here with Square.
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What is a Small Business Trade Organisation and Should You Join One?
Small business trade organisations offer expert advice and support for SMEs. Weigh up the pros and cons with our guide and decide if you should sign up.
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Offline Card Processing and How to Use it offline-card-processing
Learn the ins and outs of offline card processing, including what it is and how to use it. Sell anytime, anywhere with offline payments for Square Terminal.
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Here Are the Costs of Starting a Food Truck (and How to Save Money)
The cost of a food truck, especially depending on where you live, may be greater than you think. Find out more about starting up a small business with one.
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How to Take Card Payments Over the Phone
Need to take card payments on the phone? Square’s Virtual Terminal can help. Learn how to take customer’s card payments over the phone with our guide.
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Signing up with Square: Tips for Success
Choosing Square is the ideal way to transform your payments process. Here’s our guide on how to onboard with Square.
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Introducing Square Register: An Integrated POS System
Built from the ground up to integrate hardware, software, and payments, Square Register is a more reliable and more intuitive POS than ever before.
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How to Meet Increased Customer Demand as You Reopen
Customer demand is fluctuating as businesses reopen. Use these operational tips to help you keep up with increased customer demand.
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How to Set Up Recurring Payments
Recurring payments help you get paid faster and they’re free with Square Invoices. Learn how to set up recurring payments and get paid on time, every time.
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Commercial Kitchen Equipment List for Quick-Service Restaurants
Make sure you have all the right equipment to open your new quick-service restaurant with some help from Square.
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What Equipment Do You Need to Open Your Retail Store?
Get your retail store ready to open by getting the right equipment with some help from Square.
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The Essential Bar Equipment Checklist
Check you have all the right equipment ahead of opening your new bar with some help from Square.
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Your Essential Salon Equipment Checklist
Check now if you have the right equipment to start your journey with your new salon with some help from Square
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Your Essential Full-Service Restaurant Equipment Checklist
Get ready for the opening of your new restaurant with the right equipment with some help from Square.
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How Square is helping this Temple Bar retailer build their online business.
We caught up with Neil Barry, co-founder and owner of Tamp & Stitch to learn more about their business and how Square is helping them build a fully integrated presence to adapt to the new normal.
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Will Ireland become a cashless society?
The rise of the cashless society is inevitable. What does this mean for Ireland, and what should your SME know about contactless payments in 2022?
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7 tips to utilise St Patrick’s for marketing
Looking to increase your sales and attract new customers this St. Patrick’s Day? Channel some Irish luck with our 7 St Patrick’s Day Marketing Tactics.
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How to Set Up a Loyalty Program that Works
Customer loyalty programmes attract customers and keep existing ones returning. Learn about the different types and how to set up one that works for you.
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How to Choose the Best POS System for Your Small Business
If you run a small business and are searching for the best POS system, Square Ireland is here to help you make your choice. Read this guide for more.
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What Is the Best Card Machine?
Searching for a card machine to suit the needs of your business? Whether you take payments at a counter or on the move, learn more with Square Ireland.
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