- Case Studies
The Micro Bakery Bringing San Francisco to The Heart of Dublin.
Find out how Charlotte Leonard Kane and her partner Shane Palmer, mixed years of culinary experience with a passion for baking to give Dublin the neighbourhood bakery it never had.
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Officially One of The Coolest Food Trucks in The World and Supported by Square.
Find out how owners Kim Young, and her husband Reinaldo made a car park beside Killary Fjord on the west coast of Ireland, a mecca for outside eating and exceptional homemade food
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Good Vibes Cafe and a Sustainable Floristry School in Dublin Supported by Square.
Founder Betty Stuart’s switch to Square comes as she expands her much loved business, Lulabelle Flowers. Set in the heart of Dun Laoghaire, a seaside suburb of Dublin, here’s a glimpse on how and why she does what she does.
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Coffee Trends for Cafes and Coffee Shops
What are the hottest coffee trends in cafes and coffee shops? Our guide takes a look at old favourites and new types to keep an eye out for.
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Introduction to Email Marketing
Email marketing is a great opportunity to promote your brand, sell products or services, and build a relationship with customers. Learn more with Square.
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Lennox Street Grocer: A year in review
On Nov 21, 2021Lennox Street Grocer celebrates their one year anniversary. As they reach this momentous milestone, we caught up with co-owner Chris Arnold to look back on a year of doing business, their learnings and their hopes for the future.
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Getting started online with Square
We caught up with Seán Smith, one of the business owners, to find out more about the challenges of starting a side business during the pandemic and how Square helped them get started online.
- Articles
What are the Top Management Techniques?
Effective management techniques including how to manage people, tips for new managers, and helpful tips for managers of all levels to boost productivity.
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5 Email Marketing Best Practices for 2022
Targeted email marketing is an extremely effective way to reach customers and drive sales. Here are the top 5 email marketing tips and tricks by Square.
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How to Write Great Subject Lines That Get Your Emails Opened
Customers receive dozens of emails every single day. Find out how to improve your marketing email open rates with our guide to writing great subject lines.
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What is VAT? Our Guide to Value Added Tax in Ireland and the EU
Find out everything you need to know about VAT for your small business, from VAT rules in Ireland to exemptions and more.
- Guides
Guide to Irish Business Grants
Find out what financial help you could qualify for to start or grow your business with our guide to Irish small business grants.
- Articles
How to attract and retain employees in hospitality
Are you finding it a challenge to attract and retain hospitality employees? This guide outlines some of the best ways to recruit new talent and reduce turnover.
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How to Set Up Shipping for Your Side Hustle
- Articles
Benefits of eCommerce: Reasons to Start Selling Online
Thinking about selling online? Read Square’s guide on eCommerce benefits and find out what advantages it could bring to your business.
- Case Studies
Purpose & Community: How a café in Bundoran is taking time back for passion projects
We caught up with Gerald Arbuckle, co-founder of Foam., to chat about new beginnings and getting time back to focus on what you love.
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Start & Grow, Small Business Advice by Square Merchants: Starting Off Right
In our Start and Grow series, we share some of the best advice from business owners and managers across Ireland.
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Simplifying payments with Square at One Kinda Folk, Dublin
We caught up with owner Rachel Elliman, to learn more about how she got started and how selling coffee is more than just what’s in the cup.
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What You Need to Know About Pop-Up Restaurants
Pop-up restaurants are sweeping across Ireland. If you want to get in on the action, follow our expert guide to help you get started.
- Tools
Square Terminal Giveaway
This summer, we’re giving five lucky businesses a chance to win a free Square Terminal*.
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Pivoting in a pandemic proves to be a cut above for Dublin barbers
Leslie Quigley, owner of Killiney Barbers, used the opportunity presented by Covid-19 to re-evaluate her business, and Square has been a vital part of her journey to success
- Guides
Guide to Reopening Your Hospitality Business Safely
As the country starts to open up again, we consider everything you need to think about when it comes to reopening your hospitality business safely in our guide.
- Articles
How to Start and Grow a Newsletter: 11 Tips
Get newsletters right and you’ve an excellent way to market directly to your current and prospective customer base. Here’s a step-by-step approach.
- Case Studies
Brewing up a Business: How Square is helping this Donegal coffee start-up grow
Learn how this young, Donegal entrepreneur is growing her coffee truck business with Square
- Articles
Which Devices are Compatible with the Square Reader?
The Square Reader is compatible with most tablets and smartphones with Bluetooth Low Energy. Accept different payment types and grow your business.
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How Small Business Owners Can Plan Their Pension
Read our guide to planning a pension as a small business owner and start your very own retirement plan in no time. Learn more with Square.
- Case Studies
How switching to Square helped Sally’s Hand Rolled Ice Cream grow their business
How switching to Square helped Sally’s Hand Rolled Ice Cream grow their business
- Case Studies
Artisan chocolatier is a story of resilience and reinvention
The owners of Koko in Kinsale are taking their store to new levels with Square, a service that provides flexible solutions for retailers
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What is Square? How to Start Selling with Square
Are you looking for a software or hardware package to help streamline payments and other business operations? Learn more about how Square can help start, run and grow your business!
- Articles
Join the Square Seller Community and Learn from Other Business Owners
Join the Square Seller Community to collaborate and learn from your fellow business owners in Ireland.
- Articles
Setting Up a Business: A Checklist
Thinking about selling online? Read Square’s guide on eCommerce benefits and find out what advantages it could bring to your business.
- Articles
How to Choose the Right Compensation Method for Your Salon or Spa
The salon pay structure you choose will impact your operations and long-term growth. Read more about the methods and find the best option for your business.
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How to Choose the Right Pricing Strategy for Your Business
Which pricing strategy is best suited to your small business? Learn more about the main types of pricing strategies and how they can drive growth.
- Articles
How to Open a Pop-up Shop
Thinking about opening a pop-up shop? Here’s everything you need to know to get your mobile location open.
- Articles
How To Start An Online Food Business
Whether you’re starting from scratch with an online food business or looking for new ways to grow, this guide contains everything you need to know.
- Guides
How to Start a Microbrewery
Want to start making money from brewing beer? Here’s how to take your microbrewing from a hobby to a business.
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